HARRISBURG, Pa., June 18, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Derek C. Hathaway, recently retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Harsco Corporation (NYSE:HSC) has been awarded an OBE (Order of British Empire) by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in recognition of Hathaway's "Services to Industry and Charity" in his native United Kingdom and overseas.
The announcement was published in London on June 14th in the Queen's Birthday Honors List, the date of her official birthday, when she traditionally honors ordinary citizens for their extraordinary contribution to the life of the nation. Hathaway will be required later in the year to attend in person at Buckingham Palace, London, for an investiture ceremony.
Harsco Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Salvatore D. Fazzolari said, "The Board, management, and all of Harsco's employees are pleased and proud to hear of this personal accomplishment and offer to Mr. Hathaway our congratulations and warmest best wishes."
Harsco Corporation is one of the world's leading diversified industrial services companies, serving major customers in key industries that play a fundamental role in worldwide economic growth and development, including infrastructure and construction, metals and minerals, and railways. The company employs more than 22,000 people and operates in 50 countries worldwide. Additional information can be found at www.harsco.com.
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