NPK International Inc.

THE WOODLANDS, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NPK International Inc. (NYSE: NPKI) (“NPK” or the “Company”) today announced the appointment of James “JJ” Barton as Executive Vice President, Commercial Growth & Operations, effective September 22, 2026. Mr. Barton succeeds Lori Briggs, who will depart from her role as Executive Vice President, Business Operations effective September 14, 2026. Mr. Barton brings more than two decades of leadership experience in strategic sales, account management, serv.

THE WOODLANDS, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NPK International Inc. (NYSE: NPKI) (“NPK” or the “Company”) today announced that after nearly 20 years of service to the Company, Gregg Piontek, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), notified the Company of his intention to retire from the position of CFO on or before August 31, 2027, and upon the Board's appointment of a successor Chief Financial Officer. Upon his retirement from the position, Mr. Piontek will be retained to support.

Empowered Funds LLC reduced its position in NPK International Inc. (NYSE: NPKI) by 86.8% during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 49,740 shares of the company's stock after selling 325,883 shares during the period. Empowered Funds LLC owned

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