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Douglas W. Huemme – Lilly Industries Inc

DOUGLAS W. HUEMME is Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lilly Industries, Inc. having joined the company in June, 1990. Previously, Mr. Huemme was with Whittaker Corporation, where he held the position of Vice President-Chemicals Group from 1976 to 1990. Mr. Huemme started his career with PPG Industries in 1963, where he held various technical and managerial positions. Mr. Huemme is a past President of the National Paint & Coatings Association, where he continues to serve on the Board of Directors. He is a past member of the Board of Directors of the National Coil Coaters Association. Mr. Huemme holds a B.S. in Chemistry from Westminster College. Profile
TWST: Doug, let's start out by your giving us a brief overview of Lilly

Industries your history, products, services, customers, those kinds of

things, please.

Mr. Huemme: Lilly Industries is