David Parker Joins Hormel GMBOND Sand Binder Team

AUSTIN, Minn.--Dec. 9, 2003--David Parker has joined Hormel Foods Corporation as sales and marketing manager for the GMBOND(R) Sand Binder.

Mr. Parker was most recently a regional account manager at LeClaire Manufacturing in Bettendorf, Iowa. Prior to that, he spent more than a decade at HA International/Borden Chemical developing sales and marketing strategies as a senior account manager.

"The GMBOND(R) Sand Binder is gaining wider industry acceptance, and I look forward to driving that," said Mr. Parker. "The many benefits of GMBOND(R) - both financial and environmental - are becoming increasingly clear to the foundry industry."

"David adds valuable industry experience and knowledge to our team," said Paul Jacobson, director, Hormel Specialty Products Division. "His technical skills and proven sales record will be of great benefit to Hormel. David will help us market the GMBOND(R) Sand Binder to our target audience."

ABOUT GMBOND(R) SAND BINDER

GMBOND(R) Sand Binder is a protein-based binder that provides advanced thermal degradation and is non-toxic. Since the GMBOND(R) Sand Binder is water soluble, it eliminates the need for bake out or mechanical hammering and can be reground and reused. Reclamation, disposal, and landfill costs are dramatically reduced. These properties provide benefits that make GMBOND(R) economically and environmentally attractive. For more information, see www.gmbond.com.