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METAIRIE, La., Mar 6, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Newpark Resources, Inc. (NYSE: NR) will speak to the investment community today at the Raymond James & Associates 23rd Annual Institutional Investor Conference held in Orlando, Florida. In the presentation, James D. Cole, Newpark's Chairman and CEO will discuss the Company's position as a cyclical growth company providing integrated fluids management, environmental and oilfield services, principally to the North American natural gas exploration and production industry. The Company's three primary business segments include:

     Drilling Fluids -- Newpark Resources has developed the DeepDrill(TM)
     system of patented high-performance products that replace environmentally
     harmful substances in traditional drilling fluids, and specializes in the
     application of these products to highly technical drilling projects
     involving complex conditions.  Newpark's fluid services are often
     integrated with its E&P Waste Disposal Services to provide a "Performance
     Services" package.  This approach can reduce the volume of fluids
     required, reduce the volume of waste created, and increase drilling
     productivity, thereby lowering the customers total cost for the project.

     Mat and Integrated Services -- Using patented wooden and the new
     Dura-Base(TM) composite mat systems, the Company rents and sells
     temporary work sites and access roads necessary to support heavy
     equipment in unstable soil conditions.  In addition to its primary Gulf
     Coast rental business, Newpark sold over 21 thousand of these mats for
     use in oilfield and construction applications throughout North America
     during 2001.  Newpark also provides other site-related construction and
     environmental services to oilfield customers throughout major markets of
     North America.

     E&P Waste Disposal Services -- The Company provides environmentally safe
     solutions for the disposal of oilfield waste products throughout North
     America using recycling, composting, deep well injection and other
     technologies.  The Company also disposes of other oilfield and industrial
     wastes.

A copy of the investor presentation can be obtained in Adobe PDF format by clicking the "Presentation" link on the Investor Relations page of Newpark's web site at www.newpark.com .

     For further information contact:

     Company                           New York

     Matthew W. Hardey                 Ron Hengen
     Vice President of Finance         R. F. Hengen, Inc.
     Newpark Resources, Inc.           253 Southgate Road
     3850 N. Causeway, Suite 1770      Murray Hill, New Jersey  07974
     Metairie, Louisiana 70002         (908) 508-9000
     (504) 838-8222

The foregoing discussion contains 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934, as amended. There are risks and uncertainties that could cause future events and results to differ materially from those anticipated by management in the forward-looking statements included in this press release. For further information regarding these and other factors, risks and uncertainties affecting Newpark, reference is made to the risk factors set forth in the Prospectus dated March 27, 2001, included in Newpark's Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-53824), and to the section entitled "Forward Looking Statements" on page 17 of that Prospectus. In particular, as described on page 9 of that Prospectus, any material decline in the level of oil and gas exploration and production activity could result in fewer opportunities being available for the service industry in general and Newpark in particular, and may adversely affect the demand for our services. In addition, as described on page 13 of that Prospectus, any rescission or relaxation of governmental regulations, including any delays in implementing the new discharge regulations, could reduce the demand for Newpark's services and reduce Newpark's revenues and income. You are strongly urged to review these sections for a more detailed discussion of these risks and uncertainties. Newpark's SEC filings can be obtained at no charge at www.sec.gov , as well as through our Website, www.newpark.com .

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SOURCE Newpark Resources, Inc.

CONTACT:          Matthew W. Hardey, Vice President of Finance of Newpark
                  Resources, Inc., +1-504-838-8222; or Ron Hengen of R. F. Hengen, Inc.,
                  +1-908-508-9000, for Newpark Resources, Inc.

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