APT up again, +16, 2.85. News yesterday.
B: Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd. Announces ICC Approval for Roof Underlayment Product
NOGALES, Ariz., Dec 20, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
Alpha Pro Tech (AMEX:APT) a leading manufacturer of products
designed to protect people, products and environments, including
disposable protective apparel and building products, today announced
its roof underlayment product for the construction industry has
received the highly coveted International Code Council (ICC-ES)
approval. The ICC governs the International Building Code (IBC) which
oversees most building departments around the country. This approval
significantly expands the opportunity for Alpha Pro Tech's roof
underlayment product as many construction supply companies require
this certification to sell the product.
ICC-ES is the United States' leader in evaluating building
products for compliance with code. A nonprofit, public-benefit
corporation, ICC-ES performs technical evaluations of building
products, components, methods, and materials. The evaluation process
culminates with the issuance of reports on code compliance, which are
made available free of charge to code officials, contractors,
specifiers, architects, engineers, and others with an interest in the
building industry and construction. ICC-ES evaluation reports provide
evidence that products and systems meet code requirements. The
International Code Council, a membership association dedicated to
building safety and fire prevention, develops the codes used to
construct residential and commercial buildings, including homes and
schools. Most U.S. cities, counties and states that adopt codes choose
the International Codes developed by the International Code Council
(ICC).
"This approval is the final milestone required to clear the
product for distribution throughout the construction industry,"
commented Al Millar, President of Alpha Pro Tech. "This approval,
which requires rigorous testing and inspection, also serves as a
meaningful validation of our product, demonstrating its technical
capabilities and ensuring construction companies that our roof
underlayment will meet appropriate technical specifications. We are
excited to have received this approval, and look forward to reaching a
larger and more receptive audience. We estimate the market for roof
underlayment products to be approximately $1 billion per year in
annual sales, and with this certification, we are well-positioned to
further penetrate this market."
About Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd.
Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd. is a leader in protecting people, products
and environments. Alpha Pro Tech, Inc. develops, manufactures and
markets innovative disposable and limited-use protective apparel
products for the industrial, clean room, medical and dental markets.
In addition, Alpha ProTech Engineered Products, Inc. manufactures and
markets a line of construction weatherization products, including
building wrap, roof underlayment and mold resistant framing sealant.
The Company has manufacturing facilities in Salt Lake City, Utah;
Nogales, Arizona; Janesville, Wisconsin; Valdosta, Georgia; and a
joint venture in India. For more information and copies of all news
releases and financials visit Alpha Pro Tech's website at
alphaprotech.com.
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 ("the Act")
provides a safe harbor for forward-looking information made on behalf
of the Company. Forward-looking statements involve risks,
uncertainties and assumptions as described from time to time in
registration statements, annual reports and other periodic reports and
filings of the Company filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. All statements, other than statements of historical facts
which address the Company's expectations of sources of capital or
which express the Company's expectations for the future with respect
to financial performance or operating strategies, can be identified as
forward-looking statements. As a result, there can be no assurance
that the Company's future results will not be materially different
from those described herein as "believed," "anticipated," "estimated"
or "expected," which reflect the current views of the Company with
respect to future events. We caution readers that these
forward-looking statements speak only as the date hereof. The Company
hereby expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release
publicly any updates or revisions to any such statements to reflect
any change in the Company's expectations or any change in events,
conditions or circumstances on which such statement is based.
SOURCE: Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd.
Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd.
Al Millar/Donna Millar, 905-479-0654
ir@alphaprotech.com
or
Hayden Communications, Inc.
Matthew Hayden/Brett Maas, 843-272-4653
(Investor Relations)
Copyright Business Wire 2006
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