Gerald C. Marterer, Arizona Chemical vice president, has been named chairman and CEO of the board of directors for the Pine Chemicals Association (PCA) for 2005-2006. "Jerry has made significant contributions to the Pine Chemicals Association's board of directors for the past few years," said Walter L. Jones, president and COO of the Pine Chemicals Association. "I am confident that he will make outstanding contributions as the chairman and CEO of our board in the future." The Pine Chemicals Association is a global organization of producers, processors and consumers of pine chemicals who promote innovative, safe, and environmentally responsible practices to assure a reliable supply of high-quality products. The members create significant value by taking a natural renewable resource from pine trees and providing a reliable supply of specialty chemicals to customers worldwide.

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