UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): 04/16/2007
QUAKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission File Number: 001-12019
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Pennsylvania
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23-0993790
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(State or other jurisdiction of
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(IRS Employer
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incorporation)
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Identification No.)
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One Quaker Park, 901 Hector Street, Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 19428
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
610-832-4000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Information to be included in the report
Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
Mr. George H. Hill, 32, was appointed Global Controller of Quaker Chemical Corporation, effective April 16, 2007. Mr. Hill joined the Company in October 2002 as Manager, Financial Reporting, and most recently served as the Company's Assistant Global Controller, a position he has held since May 2004. Prior to that time, he worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for six years, most recently as Audit Manager.
Effective April 16, 2007, Mr. Hill's compensation is $150,000 per year. Mr. Hill, who was Assistant Global Controller prior to assuming his current position, will continue to participate in the Company's Global Annual Incentive Plan in his new position. There is no family relationship between any director, executive officer, or director nominee and Mr. Hill.
Signature(s)
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto
duly authorized.
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QUAKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION
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Date: April 17, 2007
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By:
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/s/ Mark A. Featherstone
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Mark A. Featherstone
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Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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