ZEP (ZEP) 8-K Zep Inc. Declares Dividend

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, March 26, 2009 –The Board of Directors of Zep Inc.(NYSE:ZEP)today declared a quarterly dividend of 4 cents per share. The dividend is payable May 1, 2009 to shareholders of record on April 16, 2009.

About Zep Inc.

Zep Inc., with fiscal year 2008 net sales of over $574 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.

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