ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILL., Aug. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- AMCOL International Corp. (Nasdaq: ACOL) announced today that it has completed the clearance process and is filing an application to list its common stock on the New York Stock Exchange. The company anticipates that trading on the New York Stock Exchange will commence Sept. 22 under the symbol "ACO." Until that time, the company's shares will continue to be traded on the Nasdaq National Market.

John Hughes, AMCOL's chairman and chief executive officer, said, "Listing on the New York Stock Exchange is an important step for us, and highlights our commitment to enhancing the value of our shareholders' investments. AMCOL has grown to the size where we feel the move will benefit our shareholders in terms of greater visibility, increased liquidity and broader investment appeal for individual and institutional investors."

AMCOL International Corp. is a specialty chemical and minerals company that produces and markets a wide range of products used for industrial, environmental and consumer-related applications.
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