Zep Inc. (NYSE:ZEP), a leading producer and marketer of a wide range of cleaning and maintenance solutions, announced today that it will present at the Thirteenth Annual CJS Securities "New Ideas for the New Year" Investor Conference, on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 in New York City, NY. Mark R. Bachmann, EVP & Chief Financial Officer and Don De Laria, Vice President, Investor Relations & Communications will provide an overview of the Company, discuss its competitive position and its strategies for growth.

About Zep Inc.

Zep Inc., with fiscal year 2012 net sales of $654 million, is a leading producer and marketer of a wide range of cleaning and maintenance solutions for commercial, industrial, institutional, and consumer end-markets. Zep Inc.'s product portfolio includes anti-bacterial and industrial hand care products, cleaners, degreasers, deodorizers, disinfectants, floor finishes, sanitizers, and pest and weed control products, as well as high performance products and professional grade chemical products for the automotive, fleet maintenance, industrial/MRO supply, institutional supply and motorcycle markets. We market these products and services under well recognized and established brand names, such as Zep(R), Zep Commercial(R), Zep Professional(R), Enforcer(R), National Chemical(TM), Selig(TM), Misty(R), Next Dimension(TM), Petro(R), i-Chem(R), TimeMist(R), TimeWick(TM), MicrobeMax(R), Country Vet(R), Konk(R), Blue Coral(R) , Black Magic(R), Rain-X(R), Niagara National(TM), Washtronics(TM), FC Forward Chemicals(R), Rexodan(R), Mykal(TM), and a number of private labeled brands. Founded in 1937, some of Zep's brands have been in existence since 1896. Zep Inc. is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Visit our website at www.zepinc.com.

Investor Contact:
Zep Inc.
Don De Laria, 404-350-6266
Don.delaria@zep.com