Zep Introduces Biodegradable Detergents and Cleaners for Food Services Operations

ProVisions Line Will Increase Food Operations` Productivity
ATLANTA--(Business Wire)--
Zep Inc. (NYSE:ZEP), a leading manufacturer of cleaning and maintenance
products, has introduced a new line of biodegradable detergents and cleansers
ideally suited for supermarkets, bakeries, butcher shops, delis, taverns,
cafeterias, institutional kitchens, restaurants and similar facilities in the
growing food services sector.

ProVisions offers food service managers a variety of unique features designed to
streamline operations and diminish the possibility of using the wrong product
for a cleaning task, a major problem in food service operations. The product
labels are color-coded and easy to read, instructions are bi-lingual, and
packaging is easy to handle and store.

The Zep ProVisions line includes four types of pot and pan detergents (one of
which is antibacterial,) lime and scale remover, and an equipment cleaner which
is phosphate-free, butyl-free, and non-flammable. "Zep is experiencing growing
customer interest in our environmentally-friendly product lines. Our new
biodegradable ProVisions products are an important new addition," said Jeff
Sorensen, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Zep Inc.

About Zep Inc.

Zep Inc., with fiscal year 2008 net sales of over $574 million, is a leading
producer, marketer, and service provider of a wide range of cleaning and
maintenance solutions for commercial, industrial, institutional, and consumer
end-markets. Zep's product portfolio includes anti-bacterial and industrial hand
care products, cleaners, degreasers, deodorizers, disinfectants, floor finishes,
sanitizers, and pest and weed control products. The Company markets these
products and services under well recognized and established brand names, such as
Zep, Zep Commercial, Zep Professional, Enforcer, National Chemical, and Selig,
some of which have been in existence for more than 70 years. Zep is
headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Visit the company`s website at
www.zepinc.com.

Zep Inc.
Jill A. Gilmer, 404-605-8614
Assistant Corp. Secretary

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