CHEMICAL & FERTILIZER LLC

P. O. BOX 333, 120 RADIO ROAD

HANOVER, PENNSYLVANIA 17331 U.S.A
TELEPHONE: 717-632-8921
FAX: 717-632-9638

Update on Clean-Up Efforts Following Miller Facility Fire

HANOVER, PA, June 15, 2015 -- Miller Chemical, a manufacturer of water soluble
fertilizers used for commercial agricultural crops, provided a progress update today
concerning the June 8, 2015 fire that destroyed the companys Hanover, PA facility.
Miller said that the company continues to be extremely appreciative of the support
shown by the community and in particular its immediate neighbors. Miller has been a
member of the community for over 60 years and is grateful for the constructive
relationship built with its neighbors over that time.
The company continues to coordinate closely with the Pennsylvania Department of
Environmental Protection (DEP) and other government agencies. A number of actions
are currently underway, including:

Working to prevent further runoff. Miller, environmental experts, and a statecertified remediation firm are coordinating closely with the DEP and have stopped
further runoff into Slagle Run and Conewago Creek.

Setting up a temporary structure for holding runoff water. As part of the cleanup effort, Miller has now erected a large above ground tank which will be used to
contain water pumped from the affected area before arranging for its removal.

Closely monitoring Conewago Creek. The DEP is in the process of testing the
Conewago Creek to monitor contaminants and how quickly they dissipate. The
oxygen levels have improved.

Removal of damaged building materials. Miller is beginning the process of

removing the structural remains of the facility and clearing the site. The Fire Marshal
has not definitively determined the cause of the fire, but preliminary reports suggest
that it was likely caused by an electrical circuit malfunction rather than by arson or
any product or manufacturing process of the company.

Background Information
About Millers Hanover Operation

Miller blends dry and liquid raw materials to manufacture government-approved

agricultural products that are used in food crop production.
No chemicals are reacted in the blending process.
Millers specialty agricultural products are of low toxicity, including ingredients such
as seaweed extract, and are used at low rates on crops.

The company was founded in 1937. Its products are sold domestically and in over
90 foreign countries.

Suppression of the Fire

At approximately 3:40 am on Monday, June 8, emergency responders were alerted

of a fire at the Miller facility in Hanover. Local fire departments and Miller reacted
quickly to suppress the fire, which had been driven across the building by strong
winds.

Fortunately, no one was inside the building at the time and no injuries occurred while
the fire was suppressed. Local authorities confirmed that, although smoke was
generated by the fire, air testing during the course of the fire found it to be non-toxic.

Conewago Creek

In order to extinguish the fire, firefighters applied large amounts of water and some
foam to the site. On Monday evening, there also was a 1 inch rain event, adding to
the water runoff.

Some of that water overflowed from a runoff retention pond dug by the remediation
firm and flowed to the Conewago Creek.

The DEP has confirmed that the runoff of water from the Miller site has not
contaminated the water systems of local municipalities.

The DEP has stated that runoff from the Miller site reduced the concentration of
oxygen and increased the presence of nitrogen compounds in the Conewago Creek,
which appears to have resulted in the fish kills that were observed.

Once again, Miller wishes to express its deepest thanks and appreciation to all those
who are involved in responding to this accident, and will provide further updates as
progress continues.
Contact for Miller Chemical:
Barb Klunk
717-632-8921

barbklunk@millerchemical.com
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