LaPolla Reports First Quarter 2007 Results

HOUSTON, TX -- (MARKET WIRE) -- May 15, 2007 -- LaPolla Industries, Inc. ("LaPolla" or the "Company") (AMEX: LPA) today announced sales of $7,269,322 for the first quarter of 2007, a 21% increase over sales of $5,999,935 for the first quarter of 2006. Gross Profit increased $345,700, or 41%, for the three months ended March 31, 2007 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2006, primarily due to sales volume growth in our core foam and coatings businesses. Gross margin increased 2.32 percentage points, or 16.6%, for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 compared to the prior quarter ended March 31, 2006. Operating loss before income taxes for the first quarter of 2007 was $992,984 compared to $514,970 for the comparable quarter in 2006. Net loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 was $1,063,543 compared to $227,164 for the quarter ended march 31, 2006. Net loss per share for the first quarter of 2007 was $0.019 compared to $0.009 for the first quarter of 2006.

Douglas J. Kramer, CEO and President, stated, "Our foam revenue growth is an indication of the market opportunity and LaPolla's competence in this arena. It is a market that we believe in and we will continue to take the necessary steps to position LPA to be the market leader. The growing recognition of Spray Polyurethane Foam as a Green Construction Material due to its energy savings is a positive step in the construction industry as well as for the future of LaPolla Industries, Inc.," concluded Mr. Kramer.

Results of Core Business Segments

Foam sales increased $1,306,340, or 42%, for the first quarter of 2007 compared to the first quarter of 2006 due to an increase in our sales force, advertising, marketing, and promotion programs. Foam segment loss increased $391,039, or 298%, for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2006 primarily due to an increase in our foam products being sold through independent distributors at lower margins.

Coatings sales increased $81,700, or 4%, for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2006 due to the same reasons enumerated in our Foam segment. Coatings segment loss decreased $7,143, or 16.2%, for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2006 primarily due to increased sales volumes, manufacturing efficiencies, and economies of scale realized from increased purchasing power.

About LaPolla Industries, Inc.

LaPolla Industries, Inc. is a national manufacturer and distributor focused on several basic segments: Coatings, Foam, Paints, Sealants, Adhesives, Equipment, and All Other. Within these business segments, LaPolla has invested resources in a variety of products targeting commercial and industrial and residential applications in the roofing, construction and paint industries.

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Contact Information: Company Contacts: Douglas J. Kramer CEO John A. Campbell CFO Michael T. Adams CGO (281) 219-4700 (t) (281) 219-4701 (f)