Synalloy Corporation Names Craig C. Bram Chief Executive Officer

SPARTANBURG, S.C., Jan. 21, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Synalloy Corporation (Nasdaq:SYNL), a producer of specialty chemicals, pigments, stainless steel pipe, vessels and process equipment, is pleased to announce the appointment of Craig C. Bram to the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Company effective January 24, 2011. During an extensive search covering almost a year, the Board of Directors considered several excellent candidates from both inside and outside the Company. It was decided that Mr. Bram had the ideal qualifications, with extensive experience in the management of a variety of companies together with the completion of several successful acquisitions. Mr. Bram comes with complete familiarity with the Company, having served on its Board of Directors for over 6 years. Until his planned retirement on April 30, 2011, Mr. Ronald H. Braam, who has been the Chief Executive Officer for the past five years, will act as Special Advisor to Mr. Bram. Under Mr. Braam's leadership the Company has repositioned both of its segments for future growth by several acquisitions and dispositions. After his retirement, Mr. Braam will continue to serve on the Board of Directors.

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Released January 21, 2011