Quaker Chemical Corporation Increases Quarterly Dividend

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May 12, 2010, 05:00 ET

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., May 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors of Quaker Chemical Corporation (NYSE: KWR) today declared an increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.235 per share from $0.23 per share, payable on July 30, 2010, to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 16, 2010.

Michael F. Barry, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President stated, "The increase in the dividend reflects our ongoing commitment to enhancing shareholder returns as well as confidence in our future."

Quaker Chemical Corporation is a leading global provider of process chemicals, chemical specialties, services, and technical expertise to a wide range of industries - including steel, automotive, mining, aerospace, tube and pipe, coatings, and construction materials. Our products, technical solutions, and chemical management services enhance our customers' processes, improve their product quality, and lower their costs. Quaker's headquarters is located near Philadelphia in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania.

SOURCE Quaker Chemical Corporation