Release Details

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, March 30, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Newpark Resources, Inc. (NYSE: NR) announced today that it will release its 2009 first quarter results on Thursday, April 30, 2009 after the market closes. In conjunction with the release, the Company has scheduled a conference call, which will be broadcast live over the Internet, for Friday, May 1, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern / 9:00 a.m. Central.

What: Newpark Resources First Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call

When: Friday, May 1, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern / 9:00 a.m. Central

How: Live via phone -- By dialing 303-205-0033 and asking for the Newpark Resources call at least 10 minutes prior to the start time, or Live over the Internet -- By logging onto the web at the address below

Where: http://www.newpark.com

For those who cannot listen to the live call, a replay will be available through May 8, 2009 and may be accessed by dialing (303) 590-3000 and using pass code 11129131#. Also, an archive of the webcast will be available shortly after the call at www.newpark.com for 90 days.

Newpark Resources, Inc. is a worldwide provider of drilling fluids, temporary worksites and access roads for oilfield and other commercial markets, and environmental waste treatment solutions. For more information, visit our website at www.newpark.com.

Contacts: James E. Braun, CFO
Newpark Resources, Inc.
281-362-6800

Ken Dennard, Managing Partner
Dennard Rupp Gray & Easterly, LLC
ksdennard@drg-e.com
713-529-6600

SOURCE Newpark Resources, Inc.

http://www.newpark.com