Zep Inc. (NYSE:ZEP) is pleased to announce that Timothy M. Manganello was elected to the Company's Board of Directors at its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on January 6, 2011. Mr. Manganello, who was elected to the class of directors whose terms expire at the 2013 annual meeting, is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BorgWarner Inc.

?We are pleased to have such an experienced executive from the automotive industry join our Board of Directors, as this market is of growing importance to our business. His background in the automotive space, as well as his extensive management experience, will bring valuable contributions to our Board,? commented John K. Morgan, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Zep Inc.

In addition to Mr. Manganello's election, the Company's stockholders re-elected John K. Morgan, Joseph Squicciarino and Timothy T. Tevens to the class of directors whose terms expire at the 2014 annual meeting and ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young, LLP as the Company's independent auditors for fiscal year 2011.

Also, at its meeting today, the Board of Directors of Zep Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend of 4 cents per common share. The dividend is payable February 1, 2011, to stockholders of record on January 19, 2011.

About Zep Inc.

Zep Inc., with fiscal 2010 net sales of almost $570 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 Inc.'s product portfolio includes anti-bacterial and industrial hand care products, cleaners, degreasers, deodorizers, disinfectants, floor finishes, sanitizers, and pest and weed control products, as well as high performance products and professional grade chemical products for the automotive, fleet maintenance, industrial/MRO supply, institutional supply and motorcycle markets. The Company markets these products and services under well recognized and established brand names, such as Zep®, Zep Commercial®, Zep Professional?, Enforcer®, National Chemical®, Selig?, Misty®, Next Dimension?, Petro®, i-Chem®, TimeMist®, TimeWick, MicrobeMax?, Country Vet®, Konk?, Niagara National? and a number of private labeled brands. Some of Zep's brands have been in existence for more than 100 years. Zep Inc.'s headquarters are in Atlanta, Georgia. Visit the company's website at www.zepinc.com.

Zep Inc.
Tony Mezza, 404-603-7762