McDowell No Longer to Become President of Flint’s Packaging/Narrow Web Business

LUXEMBOURG—Feb. 7, 2011—As a follow on to its previous announcement that Daniel F. McDowell was to become president of Flint Group’s Global Packaging/Narrow Web business, the company announced that McDowell has said he regrettably will not be able to take up the position for personal and family reasons. After a sabbatical leave, he will be returning to the United States to pursue other interests outside of the printing inks industry, and wishes Flint Group continued success in the future.

Flint Group CEO Antoine Fady commented, “Whilst this is obviously disappointing news, I am confident that the Packaging/Narrow Web leadership team will continue the strong development of our packaging business and further build on the positive momentum that they have generated.”

About Flint Group
Flint Group is dedicated to serving the global printing and packaging industry. The company develops, manufactures and markets an extensive portfolio of printing consumables, including: a vast range of conventional and energy curable inks and coatings for most offset, flexographic and gravure applications; pressroom chemicals, printing blankets and sleeves for offset printing; photopolymer printing plates and sleeves, platemaking equipment and flexographic sleeve systems; pigments and additives for use in inks and other colorant applications. With a strong customer focus, unmatched service and support, and superior products, Flint Group strives to provide exceptional value, consistent quality and continuous innovation to customers around the world.

Headquartered in Luxembourg, Flint Group employs some 7,300 people. Revenues for 2009 were €2.1 billion ($2.9 billion). On a worldwide basis, the company is the number one or number two supplier in every major market segment it serves. For more information, please visit www.flintgrp.com