P. Kay Metal, Inc., manufacturer of MS2® Molten Solder Surfactant dross elimination technology and global supplier of soldering materials to the electronics industry, has announced that beginning January 1, 2009, OMG will become a major new distribution partner for the company's proprietary dross elimination technology. OMG will represent MS2® in the U.S. and Canada, Europe outside of the East Bloc and in parts of Asia.

"To support our revolutionary dross elimination technology in the global electronics assembly industry, we've chosen to partner with companies that are highly respected by their customers," said Larry Kay, president of P. Kay Metal, Inc. "This is especially important as MS2 has now become accepted by the industry and as our initial patents are about to be issued. OMG is such a company, respected by their customers and known for their service. We are extremely pleased to add them to our distribution chain" he added.

"We are very excited with the opportunity to work with P. Kay Metal. The MS2 Technology fits with OMG's overall strategic thrust of bringing game-changing process technology to the electronics industry supply chain. OMG adds value to its customer base with world-class technical service as well as innovative and environmentally friendly chemical processes," stated Chris Hrusovsky, OMG's PCB Business Manager, (North America and Europe).

Contact information for full MS2 distribution is available at www.pkaymetal.com.

About P. Kay Metal, Inc.

P. Kay Metal, Inc., Los Angeles, California, is a global supplier of soldering materials used in the electronics assembly process. For more than 25 years, the company's has supplied bar solder, solid wire, cored wire and soldering fluxes  MS2® was developed internally and has global patents pending. The company's ISO 9001:2000 Certification is just one indication of its dedication to superior quality products, cutting edge technology and complete customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.pkaymetal.com.

About OMG

OM Group, Inc. is a diversified global developer, producer and marketer of value-added specialty chemicals and advanced materials that are essential to complex chemical and industrial processes. OMG supplies more than 1,300 customers in 50 countries with more than 575 product offerings. For more information, visit www.omgi.com.