River Edge, NJ – April 19, 2011 – Halocarbon Products Corporation, a leading worldwide producer of specialty fluorochemicals, has hired Anthony Nigro as an Account Manager. He will be responsible for Halocarbon’s inert lubricants business segment and developing its specialty coatings and electronics fluorochemicals businesses.

Nigro has more than 10 years experience in the chemical industry, serving previously as a technical sales representative with Gattefosse, a medicinal chemist with Astellas (formerly OSI Pharmaceuticals) where he worked on multiple projects that led to several publications and patents, and a senior scientist with Roche Pharmaceuticals in its chemical synthesis group. In addition, Nigro gained experience in procurement with Roche Pharmaceuticals as a sourcing manager supporting the company’s research, development and marketing.

“We’re excited to add Anthony to our growing sales and marketing team,” said Ron Epstein, sales director for Halocarbon. “His experience, knowledge and strong industry relationships make him an immediate asset to Halocarbon and our customers.”

An honors graduate of State University of New York at Oswego with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Nigro continued his education at State University of New York Stony Brook and achieved his Master of Science degree in Organic Chemistry.

About Halocarbon
With headquarters in River Edge, New Jersey, and a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in North Augusta, South Carolina, USA, Halocarbon is one of the world’s leading producers of specialty fluorochemicals. Halocarbon products include inert lubricants, aliphatic fluorochemicals for pharmaceutical and agricultural chemical manufacturing, inhalation anesthetics and other specialty products. For more information, please contact the company at +1-201-262-8899 or at www.halocarbon.com.