HSC Harsco Corporation

Worldwide industrial solutions company Harsco Corporation (NYSE:HSC) today announced the resignation of Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer Salvatore D. Fazzolari and its acceptance by Harsco's Board of Directors, effective immediately. Harsco Director Henry W. Knueppel will serve as Interim Chairman & CEO while the Board conducts a search for a permanent successor.

"The Board appreciates the many contributions that Salvatore has made over the course of his 32-year career at Harsco," said Kathy G. Eddy, Lead Independent Director of the Harsco Board of Directors. "Mr. Fazzolari has helped lead the company through an extraordinarily challenging period in the global economy and we sincerely thank him for his many years of service."

Ms. Eddy added, "We are grateful that Henry Knueppel, a proven industry leader with deep knowledge of our company and its broad international reach, has agreed to step into the interim role during this transition period."

Mr. Knueppel said, "While we ended 2011 on an encouraging note, end-market conditions continue to be challenging and we have work to do to further strengthen our businesses, particularly Harsco Infrastructure and Harsco Metals & Minerals. We remain committed to executing on our 5-year growth plan, and I look forward to working closely with the senior leadership team to capitalize on the many opportunities available to Harsco. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I wish Salvatore well for the future."

Biography of Henry W. Knueppel

Henry W. Knueppel, (63), has served on the Harsco Board of Directors since September 2008. He recently retired as the Chairman and CEO of Regal Beloit Corporation, a multi-national organization with operations throughout North America, Europe and Asia serving the HVAC, industrial motor, power transmission and power generation markets. Mr. Knueppel served in a variety of senior management roles at Regal Beloit since 1979, was appointed as CEO in 2005, Chairman in 2006 and retired in 2011. Under his leadership at Regal Beloit, the Company significantly expanded its international footprint into China, India and other emerging markets, and embraced a strong Economic Value Added (EVA(r)) and Lean Six Sigma business culture that has underpinned substantial growth in the company's operating performance. He holds degrees from Ripon College and the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater. Mr. Knueppel continues to serve on Regal Beloit's Board of Directors and also serves on the Board of Directors of Snap-on Incorporated.

About Harsco

Harsco Corporation is a diversified, global industrial services and engineered products company serving major industries that are fundamental to worldwide infrastructure development and economic growth. Harsco's common stock is a component of the S&P MidCap 400 Index and the Russell 1000 Index. Additional information can be found at www.harsco.com.

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