Bielefeld, May 24, 2012 In the frame of their long-term strategical targets relating to the Chinese chemical market, the Stockmeier Group opened in April 2012 an office in the city center of Shanghai, which is linked to the central purchasing department in Germany. The company for chemical products which is situated in Bielefeld, herewith consequently pursues the expansion of their international activities. Since many years Stockmeier maintains successful relationships with strategical important Chinese suppliers of chemical goods. The new office in Shanghai is led by Xuexia Sun als General Manager, who disposes of over 10 years experience in the chemical industry in China.

"The founding of an office presents the logical implication from the achieved and prospected business volume and it is especially a sign of appreciation of the good and important relationship the Stockmeier Group maintains with their Chinese business partners. Already since some time, we take advantage of the long-standing business experience of Xuexia Sun in the import and export business. We are convinced that the experience Xuexia Sun has, coupled with the high quality demands of the Stockmeier Group, will significantly contribute to the expansion of the business relationships of the Stockmeier Group in China", states the principal of the company, Peter Stockmeier.