THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Jan. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Newpark Resources, Inc. (NYSE: NR) announced today that it will release its 2008 fourth quarter and year-end results on Thursday, February 19, 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, February 20, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern / 9:00 a.m. Central.

      What:   Newpark Resources Fourth Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call
      When:   Friday, February 20, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern / 9:00 a.m.
              Central
      How:    Live via phone -- By dialing 303-262-2053 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 27, 2009 and may be accessed by dialing (303) 590-3000 and using pass code 11124367#. 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.