(September 1, 2007)
Gaylord Chemical Company, L.L.C. announced today that it had acquired the assets of Gaylord Chemical Corporation. Gaylord Chemical Company, L.L.C. is comprised of the former management team of Gaylord Chemical Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Temple-Inland. The new owners will operate the company effective September 1, 2007 as Gaylord Chemical Company, L.L.C.

The Management Team of Gaylord Chemical determined that purchasing these assets provided the best opportunity for Gaylord Chemical to achieve its full potential and serve its growing customer base.

For further information please contact Craig Alexander, Executive Vice President – Marketing at 817.271.5318.