Hacker Industries, Inc. Appoints Technical Service Manager to Oversee New Self-Leveling Product Line


NEWPORT BEACH, CA - May 25, 2006 - Hacker Industries, Inc., the leading supplier of gypsum floor underlayments, sound abatement products and self-leveling underlayments, announces the addition of James Longo as Technical Service Manager to its team of underlayment specialists.

In his new role, Longo will lead the technical and product development efforts related to the company's new self-leveling underlayments - DYNA-SCREED® SLU and TRUE-SCREED® CLU. Longo will provide proactive consultation to Hacker Industries, Inc.'s Licensed Applicators, coordinate and facilitate competitive analyses, provide internal technical training, and assist with proposals, writing specifications, and provide technical assistance to architects, general contractors and floor covering professionals.

Longo has extensive experience in the specialty flooring installation business working with numerous manufacturers of epoxy products, finished floor coverings, and moisture control products. Over the past 13 years in the flooring industry he became well-versed in surface preparation methods and is knowledgeable about self-leveling underlayments & toppings, epoxies, polished concrete, chemical hardeners and more.

Since 1983, Hacker Industries, Inc. has supplied value to the construction community by delivering only the highest quality floor underlayments. With over a billion square feet installed nationwide, the full line of FIRM-FILL Gypsum Concretes, GYP-SPAN Radiant and Hacker Sound Mats provide the solution to the most demanding project specifications. The recently introduced self-leveling product line - TRUE-SCREED® CLU and DYNA-SCREED® SLU - is desirable for fast-track renovation projects over damaged or cracked concrete floors. Hacker Floor Underlayments are listed in over 84 UL floor/ceiling assemblies and achieve excellent STC and IIC sound ratings.

For more information about Hacker Industries, Inc. or for the name of a Licensed Applicator in your area, please call (800) 642-3455, visit www.HackerIndustries.com or e-mail info@hackerindustries.com

MEDIA CONTACT:
Heidi Hauff, Hacker Industries, Inc.
(800) 642-3455 / (949) 729-3101
hhauff@hackerindustries.com/

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