Release Details

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Jan 07, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Newpark Resources, Inc. (NYSE: NR) announced today that it will release its fourth quarter 2009 results on Thursday, February 18, 2010 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, February 19, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern / 9:00 a.m. Central.

    What:      Newpark Resources Fourth Quarter 2009 Earnings
               Conference Call

    When:      Friday, February 19, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern /9:00
               a.m. Central

    How:       Live via phone --By dialing 480-629-9722 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 February 26, 2010 and may be accessed by dialing (303) 590-3030 and using pass code 4199995#. 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.