ZEP (ZEP) 8-K Departure of Directors or Principal Officers

Exhibit 99.1

News Release Zep Inc.   1310 Seaboard Industrial Blvd., NW Atlanta, GA 30318   www.zepinc.com

Company Contact:

Jill A. Gilmer

Assistant Corp. Secretary

404-605-8614

Zep Inc. Declares Dividend

Atlanta, GA, September 30, 2008 –The Board of Directors of Zep Inc.(NYSE:ZEP)today declared a quarterly dividend of 4 cents per share. The dividend is payable November 1, 2008 to shareholders of record on October 16, 2008.

About Zep Inc.

Zep Inc. (NYSE: ZEP), with fiscal year 2007 net sales of more than $565 million, is a leading producer, marketer, and service provider of a wide range of cleaning and maintenance solutions for commercial, industrial, institutional, and consumer end-markets. Zep’s product portfolio includes anti-bacterial and industrial hand care products, cleaners, degreasers, deodorizers, disinfectants, floor finishes, sanitizers, and pest and weed control products. The Company markets these products and services under well recognized and established brand names, such as Zep^®, Zep Commercial^®, Zep^® Professional, Enforcer^®, National Chemical^® and Selig™, some of which have been in existence for more than 70 years. Zep is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Visit the company’s website atwww.zepinc.com.

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