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            MACDERMID ANNOUNCES CHANGE OF PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER



MacDermid  announced  today  that  John Malfettone, Executive Vice President and
CFO,  had  resigned to pursue other interests.  Greg Bolingbroke, already Senior
Vice President of Finance for the corporation, will assume the role of Principal
Financial  Officer  for  the  corporation.  Dan  Leever, Chairman and CEO, said:

"We  have  the utmost confidence in Greg Bolingbroke to lead our financial team.
Greg  has  been  building  his experience for his entire 8 years with MacDermid.
Greg's financial expertise was clearly demonstrated in this past year as he lead
us  to  an  all  time  record  in  Owner  Earnings  in a very difficult external
environment.  As  Controller  Greg  instituted  the  rigorous  and  disciplined
financial  reporting  systems  for which we are well known.  His independence is
unquestioned.  We wish John the very best.  He is a first class gentleman and an
executive  with  the  highest  integrity.  His  world  class  business  process
experience and willingness to act as a change agent will serve him well wherever
the  future  leads."



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September  10,  2002



This  report  and  other Corporation reports and statements describe many of the
positive  factors  affecting  the  Corporation's  future  business  prospects.
Investors  should also be aware of factors which could have a negative impact on
those  prospects.  These include political, economic or other conditions such as
currency  exchange  rates,  inflation  rates,  recessionary or expansive trends,
taxes  and  regulations  and  laws affecting the business; competitive products,
advertising,  promotional  and pricing activity; the degree of acceptance of new
product introductions in the marketplace; technical difficulties which may arise
with  new  product  introductions;  and  the  difficulty of forecasting sales at
certain  times  in  certain  markets.
Certain  figures for the previous year columns have been reclassified to conform
with  the  current  year  presentation.