Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. Reports Record First Quarter- Net Sales

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 24, 2017

Ocean Bio-Chem. Peter Dornau commented, "We are especially pleased that for the second consecutive year the Company has achieved record first quarter sales.  The increase in sales is a testimonial to the continuing growth of brand awareness and acceptance of our quality Star brite^® and Star Tron^® products."

Mr. Dornau continued, "Our outlook for 2017 continues to be positive. With improving employment, lower gas prices, and optimism in the US economy, we believe there is increased consumer spending on recreational sports, including water sports/boating and use of recreational vehicles (RV's).  In addition, improved boat and RV sales, helps drive additional revenues for the Company."

Mr. Dornau concluded, "The Company continues to invest in new products, consumer and trade advertising and customer marketing programs to drive sales increases.  We are cautiously optimistic the strong sales trends will continue for the balance of 2017."

The first quarter 2017 financial statements, on SEC Form 10-Q will be available at www.sec.gov by May 15, 2017.

About Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc.

Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. manufactures, markets and distributes a broad line of appearance and maintenance products for the marine, automotive, power sports, recreational vehicle and outdoor power equipment markets under the Star brite^®, Star Tron^®, Odor Star^®, Outdoor Collection and other brand names within the United States of America and Canada. In addition, the Company produces private label formulations of many of its products for various customers and provides custom blending and packaging services for these and other products. The Company also manufactures, markets and distributes a line of disinfectant, sanitizing and deodorizing products under the Star brite® and Performacide^® brand names.