NAUGATUCK, CT / ACCESSWIRE / December 20, 2021 / The Eastern Company ("Eastern" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: EML), an industrial manufacturer of unique engineered solutions serving commercial transportation, logistics, and other industrial markets, today announced that Michael McManus will retire from its Board of Directors, effective December 31, 2021.

James Mitarotonda, Chairman of the Board said, "On behalf of The Eastern Company and its board of directors, I thank Mike for his dedicated service to Eastern since 2015, including as Chairman of the Compensation Committee and a member of the Audit and Environmental, Health & Safety Committees. We have benefitted from his insights and leadership and are grateful for his many contributions. His positive impact will last beyond his tenure on the board."

Mr. Mitarotonda continued, "The Board of Directors elected John Everets as Chairman of the Compensation Committee at the Board of Directors meeting on December 15, 2021 which will be effective on January 1, 2022. Mr. McManus was not replaced on the Audit and Environmental, Health & Safety Committees."

The Nominating Committee of the Board of Directors has initiated a search for a new Director to be elected at the Company's annual shareholder meeting in 2022.

About Eastern

The Eastern Company is a 163 year old company which manages industrial businesses that design, manufacture and sell unique engineered solutions to markets, focusing on industries that offer long-term macroeconomic growth opportunities. The Company operates in three business segments -- Industrial Hardware, Security Products and Metal Products -- from 20 locations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, U.K., Taiwan and China.

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Investor Relations Contacts:
The Eastern Company
August Vlak or John L. Sullivan III
203-729-2255

SOURCE: The Eastern Company