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Boise Building Materials Distribution Receives Golden Hammer Award for Third Time

Boise Building Materials Distribution (BBMD) has received a Golden Hammer Award for excellence in distributing lumber and building materials from Home Channel News, the home retailing industry's leading publication, for the second year in a row and the third time overall.

"We're very proud to receive this award again, because it means that our customers are recognizing our commitment to support their sales and marketing efforts," said Stan Bell, BBMD senior vice president.

"In the pursuit of excellence in hardware/home improvement retailing, the Golden Hammer Awards program recognizes the contribution of the very best vendors in this industry," said Jeff Arlen, publisher, Home Channel News. The Golden Hammer Award has provided a forum for retailers to give credit to vendors that are the best in their core product category for 23 years. The award winners were chosen from more than 700 companies. Over 3,000 ballots were e-mailed to buyers and merchandise managers of America's top 500 home center/building materials dealers/retailers. Dealers/retailers were asked to select one supplier from each of the 35 product categories that they felt excelled in strategic partnerships with them.

BBMD's award will be presented by the Golden Hammer retail committee members at a special reception on May 8, 2007, at the convention center in Orlando, Florida, during the National Hardware Show. The Golden Hammer Award winners will also be featured in the June 11, 2007, issue of Home Channel News.

Huttig Building Products Announces First Quarter 2007 Results

Huttig Building Products, Inc. (NYSE:HBP - News), a leading domestic distributor of millwork, building materials and wood products, today announced results for the three months ended March 31, 2007.

The Company reported first quarter net sales of $222.4 million in 2007, compared to $281.1 million in 2007. The operating loss from continuing operations was $3.8 million in the 2007 first quarter, or (1.7%) of net sales, compared to an operating profit of $4.9 million, or 1.7% of net sales, in the 2007 first quarter. The loss from continuing operations was $3.2 million in the 2007 first quarter, equating to an EPS from continuing operations of ($0.16) per diluted share. This compares to income from continuing operations of $2.4 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, in the 2007 first quarter. First quarter 2007 results include charges of $3.4 million related to the Company's previously announced restructuring program to reduce costs and increase efficiencies and a $0.5 million gain on the disposal of a facility.

Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials Earns Green Building Award from the Minister of Interior, Taiwan

Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials, CMP Technologies, a leader and innovator in chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) technology for the global semiconductor industry, announced that the company has received two awards from the Taiwan government: the Green Building Award from the Interior Ministry and the 2007 Hsinchu Science Park Landscape Award from the Science Park Administration Office.

Taiwan's Minister of the Interior recognized the Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials, CMP Technologies Asia-Pacific Manufacturing and Technical Center for its long-term commitment to the environment, as demonstrated by the design of this new facility. It incorporates outstanding features and practices which contribute to sustainability and promote a green environment. Rohm and Haas received the award on January 5, 2007 for achieving four out of nine indices assessed in Taiwan's Green Building program: 1) Daily Energy Saving; 2) CO2 Emission Reduction; 3) Water Resource; and 4) Waste Reduction. Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials is the first and only company within the semiconductor industry in Taiwan to earn the Green Building Award.

"We are honored to receive this award from Taiwan's Interior Ministry," said Mario Stanghellini, executive vice president, global sales and marketing, Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials, CMP Technologies. "This award is a testament to our company-wide focus on safety, social responsibility and environmental protection. Environmental stewardship, and programs such as Responsible Care®, are core values at Rohm and Haas, and we believe they are fundamental to meeting customer needs in the semiconductor industry."

The principles of sustainable development and product stewardship - efficient use of energy and conservation of natural resources - are integral to Rohm and Haas business culture. "Our CMP Technologies Asia project engineering teams, along with our team in Taiwan, have done a commendable job in demonstrating Rohm and Hass' high environmental standards and attaining this important green designation," said Cliff Chen, plant manager of CMP Technologies Asia-Pacific Manufacturing and Technical Center. "Being a responsible corporate citizen and a good community neighbor is important to us. Rohm and Haas advocates maintaining a safe workplace and managing our manufacturing operations with respect for our workforce and the environment. Moving forward, we'll continue to invest in systems and processes at our Taiwan facility that promote the interests of our customers and the communities in which we work."

In addition to the Green Building Award, Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials also earned the 2007 Hsinchu Science Park Landscape Award from the Science Park Administration Office. The company received the award on March 17, 2007 from Lu Hsiu-Lien, vice president of the Republic of China (Taiwan) during the Science Park Landscape Award Day, an annual event for honoring the best landscape achievements within the Science Park community.

About Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials

Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials develops and delivers innovative material solutions and processes to the electronic and optoelectronic industries. Focused on the circuit board, semiconductor manufacturing and advanced packaging industries, its products and technologies are integral elements in electronic devices around the world.

The CMP Technologies business (formerly Rodel) has been a leader and innovator in polishing technology for the global semiconductor industry since 1969. CMP Technologies' products include polishing pads, conditioners and slurries. CMP Technologies is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, and maintains operations throughout the world, including manufacturing facilities in Newark, Delaware, in the Mie and Kyoto prefectures in Japan, and in Taiwan. Additional information is available at http://www.rohmhaas.com

About Rohm and Haas Company

Leading the way since 1909, Rohm and Haas (NYSE:ROH - News) is a global pioneer in the creation and development of innovative technologies and solutions for the specialty materials industry. The company's technologies are found in a wide range of markets including: Building and Construction, Electronics, Food and Retail, Household and Personal Care, Industrial Process, Packaging, Paper, Transportation and Water. Our innovative technologies and solutions help to improve life everyday, around the world. Based in Philadelphia, PA, the company generated annual sales of approximately $8.2 billion in 2007. Visit www.rohmhaas.com for more information. Imagine the possibilities(TM).

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