LaPolla Reports Second Quarter Profit

Foam Sales Surge 63%, Driving Double Digit Growth


HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - August 20, 2008) - LaPolla Industries, Inc. (OTCBB: LPAD) ("LaPolla"), a leading manufacturer and supplier of spray foam insulation and coatings designed to reduce energy consumption in the commercial and residential new construction and retrofit markets, today announced results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2008.

Second Quarter Results

For the second quarter of 2008 total sales increased 26% to $12.0 million compared to $9.5 million in the second quarter of 2007. Foam sales surged 63% due to market share gains as consumers and distributors recognize the economic advantages foam provides homeowners and commercial landlords compared to less energy-efficient conventional insulation products, such as fiberglass. Public awareness of green building materials and sustained energy solutions has greatly risen, and our foam and coatings product lines will provide millions of people the opportunity to realize sought after, environmentally conscious, energy cost savings. Coatings sales declined 25% due to the 2007 divestiture of our retail coating distribution channel. Gross profit increased 53% to $2.7 million from $1.8 million in the second quarter of 2007 primarily due to the aggressive sales growth of our foam products and a more favorable product mix associated with the divestiture of our retail distribution channel allowing us to focus on higher margin coatings used in conjunction with our insulating roofing foam. Gross margin percentage increased 3.9% compared to the same period in 2007 due primarily to manufacturing efficiencies recognized from our new foam resin plant which started up in the latter part of 2007. Operating expenses were $2.7 million in the second quarter of 2008 compared to $2.4 million in the same period last year, reflecting anticipated increases associated with our aggressive growth in sales. Operations in the second quarter produced net income of $69 thousand, or $.001 per share, compared to a net loss of $621 thousand, or $.01 per share for the same period in 2007.

"Delivering 63% sales growth in our foam business and our move into profitability this quarter was a direct result of execution of our business strategies and underscores consumer demand for sustainable energy efficient materials to meet market requirements. Economic conditions have helped raise awareness and further escalate the growing momentum of energy conserving spray polyurethane foam," stated Douglas J. Kramer, CEO and President, of LaPolla Industries, Inc.

Six Months Results

For the six months ended June 30, 2008 total sales increased 20% to $20.2 million compared to $16.8 million in the six months ended June 30, 2008. Foam sales escalated 50% due to market share gains as volatile oil prices (and the associated impact on utilities) drive consumers and businesses alike to our energy efficient product lines. Coatings sales declined 25% due to the 2007 divestiture of our retail coating distribution channel. Gross profit increased 42% to $4.2 million from $3.0 million in the six months ended June 30, 2008 due to aggressive sales growth of our foam products partially offset by the divestiture of our retail coatings products. Gross margin percentage increased 3.2% compared to the same period in 2007 due primarily to efficiencies recognized from our new foam resin plant, as well as a more favorable coatings products mix more aligned with our core competencies. Operating expenses were $5.3 million in the six month period of 2008 compared to $4.6 million in the same period last year, reflecting anticipated increases in volume related expenses such as commissions, as well as increases realized in legal fees, interest expense, and non cash share based compensation. Operating loss for the six months ended June 30, 2008 was $1.1 million, or $.018 per share, compared to $1.6 million, or $.03 per share for the same period last year.

Mr. Kramer further commented, "Our products provide long term appeal to consumers as volatile energy costs will likely remain a continuing concern. With our infrastructure and vertical integration in place, LaPolla remains positioned for continued aggressive sales and margin growth. LaPolla differentiates itself from its competition by focusing on customer dynamics, product technology and performance, and market responsiveness."

Results of Core Business Segments

Second Quarter Results

Foam sales increased $3,509,204, or 62.6%, compared to the same period in 2007, due to increased volumes associated with energy efficient building products amid volatile crude oil prices. The attainment of critical third party approvals and credentials on our foam formulations has allowed us to penetrate markets previously unavailable. Gross profit increased $940,027, or 108.2%, compared to the same period in 2007, due to higher sales volumes in this energy efficient product line and improved manufacturing efficiencies from our new foam facility, partially offset by higher freight and transportation costs. Segment profit was $297,699 compared to a segment loss of $189,740 for the same period for 2007.

Coatings sales decreased $995,590, or 25.4%, due to the divestiture of our retail distribution channel in 2007. Gross profit increased $3,239, or .003%, compared to the same period in 2007, due to an improved product mix with higher margin coatings used in conjunction with our insulating roof foams. We had a segment profit of $493,709 compared to a segment loss of $56,384 for the same period in 2007.

Six Months Results

Foam sales increased $5,049,890, or 49.9%, compared to the same period in 2007, due to increased volumes associated with energy efficient building products amid volatile crude oil prices and attainment of certain third party approvals and credentials on our foam formulations. Gross profit increased $1,418,996, or 102.2%, compared to the same period in 2007, due to higher sales volumes and improved manufacturing efficiencies, partially offset by higher freight and transportation costs. Segment loss decreased $702,707, or 91.3%, primarily from increased volumes and margins associated with the aggressive growth realized in our energy saving product lines and improvement from manufacturing our own foam resins.

Coatings sales decreased $1,632,355, or 24.5%, and gross profit decreased $157,155, or 9.9%, compared to the same period in 2007, due to the divestiture of our retail distribution channel in 2007. However, this enabled us to increase our focus on a more favorable product mix relating to our core competencies, which resulted in a segment profit increase of $481,027, or 103.9%, compared to the same period in 2007.

About LaPolla Industries, Inc.

LaPolla Industries, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and supplier of spray polyurethane foam for insulation and coatings targeting commercial and residential applications in the building envelope construction industries.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements made in this press release that are not historical facts constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are necessarily estimates reflecting the best judgment of senior management and express the Company's opinions about trends and factors which may impact future operating results. You can identify these and other forward-looking statements by the use of words such as "may," "will," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "intends," "potential," "continue," or the negative of such terms, or other comparable terminology. Such statements rely on a number of assumptions concerning future events, many of which are outside of the Company's control, and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from opinions and expectations. Any such forward-looking statements should be considered in context with the various disclosures made by the Company about its businesses including, without limitation, the risk factors described below. Although the Company believes its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, judgments, and estimates, forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, contingencies, and other factors that could cause the Company or the Company's industries' actual results, level of activity, performance or achievement to differ materially from those discussed in or implied by any forward-looking statements made by or on the Company and could cause the financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows to be materially adversely affected. In evaluating these statements, some of the factors that you should consider include the following: financial position and results of operations, cash position and cash requirements, accounting estimates, doubtful accounts, inventories, and warranties; operations, supply chain, quality control, and manufacturing supply, capacity, and new and existing facilities; products, price of products, product lines, and product and sales channel mix; relationship with customers, suppliers and strategic partners; credit facilities; industry trends and responses to these trends; sources of competition; and outcome and effect of current and potential future litigation. All information in this release is as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement to conform the statement to actual results or changes in the Company's expectations.

For further information regarding risks, uncertainties, and other factors associated with LaPolla's business, please refer to LaPolla's SEC filings, including, but not limited to, its annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, which are available at www.lapollaindustries.com.


                         LAPOLLA INDUSTRIES, INC.
                  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


                                                  June 30,    December 31,
                                                    2008          2007
                                                ------------  ------------
                                                (Unaudited)
                       Assets

Current Assets:
  Cash                                          $     68,046  $    339,855
  Trade Receivables, Net                           7,925,266     3,350,154
  Inventories                                      3,090,730     2,698,097
  Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets          605,346       532,233
                                                ------------  ------------
      Total Current Assets                        11,689,388     6,920,339
                                                ------------  ------------

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net                 2,477,864     2,626,068

Other Assets:
  Goodwill                                         1,951,000     1,951,000
  Other Intangible Assets                            130,778       142,318
  Deposits and Other Non-Current Assets              207,160       226,320
                                                ------------  ------------
      Total Other Assets                           2,288,938     2,319,638
                                                ------------  ------------

          Total Assets                          $ 16,456,190  $ 11,866,045
                                                ------------  ------------

       Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

Current Liabilities:
  Accounts Payable                              $  5,307,044  $  2,422,625
  Accrued Expenses and Other Current
   Liabilities                                     1,761,859     1,266,533
  Loan Payable - Related Party                       843,348            --
  Current Portion of Convertible Term Note                --       589,761
  Current Portion of Long-Term Debt                   74,302        84,939
                                                ------------  ------------
      Total Current Liabilities                    7,986,553     4,363,858
                                                ------------  ------------

Other Liabilities:
  Revolving Credit Note                            3,713,715     4,879,152
  Non-Current Portion of Convertible Term Note       565,260       775,185
  Non Current Portion of Long-Term Debt               57,871       107,255
  Non Current Portion of Liabilities from
   Discontinued Operations                                --           848
                                                ------------  ------------
      Total Other Liabilities                      4,336,846     5,762,440
                                                ------------  ------------

          Total Liabilities                       12,323,399    10,126,298
                                                ------------  ------------

Stockholders' Equity:
  Preferred Stock, $1.00 Par Value; 2,000,000
   Shares Authorized, of which Designations:
      Series A Convertible, 750,000 Shares
       Authorized; 62,500 Issued and
       Outstanding (Less Offering Costs of
       $7,465) and $62,500 aggregate liquidation
       preference at June 30, 2008 and
       December 31, 2007, respectively                55,035        55,035
      Series D, 25,000 Shares Authorized;
       8,176 Issued and Outstanding and
       $8,176,000 aggregate liquidation preference
       at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007          8,176         8,176
      Common Stock, $.01 Par Value; 98,000,000
       Shares Authorized; 61,944,803 and
       59,125,700 Issued and Outstanding at
       June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007,
       respectively                                  619,448       591,257
  Additional Paid-In Capital                      77,016,206    73,600,876
  Accumulated (Deficit)                          (73,566,075)  (72,515,597)
                                                ------------  ------------
          Total Stockholders' Equity               4,132,790     1,739,747
                                                ------------  ------------

              Total Liabilities and
               Stockholders' Equity             $ 16,456,190  $ 11,866,045
                                                ------------  ------------



                         LAPOLLA INDUSTRIES, INC.
              CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                                (UNAUDITED)



                    Three Months Ended June 30,  Six Months Ended June 30,
                    --------------------------  --------------------------
                        2008          2007          2008          2007
                    ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------
Sales               $ 12,033,485  $  9,519,871  $ 20,206,728  $ 16,789,193
                    ============  ============  ============  ============

Cost of Sales          9,296,825     7,726,476    15,969,044    13,813,350
                    ============  ============  ============  ============

Gross Profit           2,736,660     1,793,395     4,237,684     2,975,843
                    ============  ============  ============  ============

Operating Expenses:
  Selling, General and
   Administrative      2,699,863     2,074,246     4,837,917     4,061,749
  Professional Fees      198,506       104,027       415,289       136,646
  Depreciation and
   Amortization           45,484        60,886        90,969       126,580
  Consulting Fees         23,212        14,729        35,546        40,309
  Interest Expense       147,165       129,195       306,295       192,717
  Interest Expense
   - Related Party        39,272            --        43,348            --
  Interest Expense
   - Amortization
   of Discounts           46,935        36,435        91,263        53,084
  (Gain) Loss on
   Extinguishment
   of Debt              (481,833)           --      (481,833)           --
  Other (Income)
   Expense               (50,633)       (5,208)      (50,633)       (4,694)
                    ============  ============  ============  ============
     Total Operating
      Expenses         2,667,971     2,414,310     5,288,161     4,606,391
                    ============  ============  ============  ============

Net Income (Loss)         68,689      (620,915)   (1,050,477)   (1,630,548)
Plus:  Dividends on
 Preferred Stock        (203,840)     (203,840)     (407,123)     (407,680)
                    ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------
Net (Loss)
 Available to
 Common
 Stockholders           (135,151)     (824,755)   (1,457,600)   (2,038,228)
                    ============  ============  ============  ============

Net (Loss) Per
 Share-Basic and
 Diluted            $     (0.002) $     (0.015) $     (0.025) $     (0.038)
                    ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------

Weighted Average
 Shares Outstanding   59,227,776    53,612,251    59,209,198    53,598,584
                    ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------



                         LAPOLLA INDUSTRIES, INC.
              CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                (UNAUDITED)


                                                Six Months Ended June 30,
                                                --------------------------
                                                    2008          2007
                                                ------------  ------------
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
  Net Loss                                      $ (1,050,477) $ (1,630,549)
Adjustments to Reconcile Net (Loss) to Net Cash
 (Used in) Operating Activities:
  Depreciation and Amortization                      192,464       145,633
  Provision for Losses on Accounts Receivable         67,383      (129,315)
  Amortization of Discount on Revolving Credit
   and Convertible Term Notes                         91,263        53,084
  Share Based Compensation Expense                   851,544       533,347
  Gain on Extinguishment of Debt                    (481,833)           --
Changes in Assets and Liabilities:
  Trade Receivables                               (4,575,112)   (2,055,000)
  Inventories                                       (392,633)   (1,882,431)
  Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets          (73,113)     (134,794)
  Deposits and Other Non Current Assets              (78,359)     (131,960)
  Accounts Payable                                 2,884,419     1,771,897
  Accrued Expenses and Other Current
   Liabilities                                       495,326        83,161
  Other Liabilities                               (1,513,943)         (435)
  Net Operating Activities of Discontinued
   Operations                                           (848)       (9,152)
                                                ============  ============
    Net Cash (Used in) Operating Activities       (3,583,919)   (3,386,514)
                                                ============  ============

Cash Flows From Investing Activities
  Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment         (17,868)   (1,409,996)
                                                ============  ============
    Net Cash (Used in) Investing Activities     $    (17,868) $ (1,409,996)
                                                ============  ============

Cash Flows From Financing Activities
  Proceeds from Revolving Credit Note                     --     4,000,000
  Proceeds from Convertible Term Note                     --     2,000,000
  Principal Repayments on Convertible Term Note     (400,000)           --
  Proceeds from Line of Credit                            --     1,398,000
  Payments to Line of Credit                              --    (2,405,120)
  Proceeds from Loans Payable - Related Party      3,800,000       617,000
  Payments to Loans Payable - Related Party               --      (617,000)
  Payments to Note Payable - Other                        --       (13,336)
  Principal Repayments on Long Term Debt             (60,022)     (223,484)
  Payment of Preferred Stock Dividends               (10,000)           --
  Net Financing Activities of Discontinued
   Operations                                             --      (326,129)
                                                ============  ============
    Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities      3,329,978     4,429,931
                                                ============  ============

Net (Decrease) In Cash                          $   (271,809) $   (366,579)
Cash at Beginning of Period                          339,855       382,116
                                                ============  ============
Cash at End of Period                           $     68,046  $     15,537
                                                ============  ============

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow
 Information:
    Cash Payments for Income Taxes              $         --  $         --
    Cash Payments for Interest                  $    306,295  $    192,715

Supplemental Schedule of Non Cash Investing and
 Financing Activities:
  Property, Plant and Equipment acquired from
   Issuance of Long Term Debt                   $         --  $     28,000
  Common Stock Issued-Exercise of Warrants for
   Principal Repayments to Revolving Credit
   Note                                               67,500            --
  Common Stock Issued-Exercise of Warrants for
   Principal Repayments to Convertible Term
   Note                                               33,766            --
  Common Stock Issued-Exercise of Warrants for
   Interest on Convertible Term Note                  33,734            --
  Common Stock Issued-Conversion of Convertible
   Term Note for Principal Repayments to
   Convertible Term Note                               3,850            --
  Common Stock Issued-Cancellation of
   Indebtedness for Principal Repayments to
   Loan Payable-Related Party                      2,000,000            --
  Common Stock Issued-Director Fees                       --        28,440





                         LAPOLLA INDUSTRIES, INC.
                            BUSINESS SEGMENTS
                                (UNAUDITED)



                                          Three Months Ended June 30,
                                     --------------------------------------
                                                     2008
                                     --------------------------------------
                                         Foam       Coatings     Totals
                                     ------------ ------------ ------------
Sales                                $  9,110,929 $  2,922,556 $ 12,033,485
Cost of Sales                           7,302,090    1,994,735    9,296,825
Gross Profit                            1,808,838      927,822    2,736,660
Depreciation and Amortization              30,994        9,942       40,936
Interest Expense                          132,519       42,509      175,028
Segment Profit (Loss)                     297,669      493,709      791,378
Segment Assets (1)                     10,768,487    5,340,668   16,182,989
Expenditures for Segment Assets      $         -- $     17,868 $     17,868



                                          Three Months Ended June 30,
                                     -------------------------------------
                                                     2007
                                     -------------------------------------
                                         Foam       Coatings     Totals
                                     -----------  -----------  -----------
Sales                                $ 5,601,725  $ 3,918,146  $ 9,519,871
Cost of Sales                          4,726,382    3,000,095    7,726,477
Gross Profit                             868,811      924,583    1,793,394
Depreciation and Amortization             10,508       50,378       60,886
Interest Expense                          97,461       68,169      165,630
Segment Profit (Loss)                   (189,740)     (56,384)    (133,356)
Segment Assets (1)                     8,925,528    6,770,477   15,696,005
Expenditures for Segment Assets      $   845,751  $    89,866  $   935,617



                         LAPOLLA INDUSTRIES, INC.
                            BUSINESS SEGMENTS
                                (UNAUDITED)



                                           Six Months Ended June 30,
                                     -------------------------------------
                                                     2008
                                     -------------------------------------
                                         Foam       Coatings     Totals
                                     -----------  ------------ ------------
Sales                                $15,175,004  $  5,031,724 $ 20,206,728
Cost of Sales                         12,367,295     3,601,749   15,969,044
Gross Profit                           2,807,709     1,429,975    4,237,684
Depreciation and Amortization             61,485        20,387       81,872
Interest Expense                         248,336        82,343      330,680
Segment Profit (Loss)                    (67,332)      527,303      459,971
Segment Assets (1)                    10,768,487     5,340,668   16,182,989
Expenditures for Segment Assets      $        --  $     17,868 $     17,868



                                           Six Months Ended June 30,
                                     -------------------------------------
                                                     2007
                                     -------------------------------------
                                         Foam       Coatings     Totals
                                     -----------  ------------ -----------
Sales                                $10,125,114  $  6,664,079 $16,789,103
Cost of Sales                          8,731,950     5,081,400  13,813,350
Gross Profit                           1,388,713     1,587,130   2,975,843
Depreciation and Amortization             21,960       104,620     126,580
Interest Expense                         148,236        97,565     245,801
Segment Profit (Loss)                   (770,039)       46,276    (723,763)
Segment Assets (1)                     8,925,528     6,770,477  15,696,005
Expenditures for Segment Assets      $   134,204  $    284,751 $   418,955



The following are reconciliations of reportable segment profit or loss, and
assets, to the Company's consolidated totals at:



                           Three Months Ended        Six Months Ended
                                 June 30,                June 30,
                        ------------------------  ------------------------
Profit or Loss              2008         2007         2008         2007
                        ----------- ------------  ----------- ------------
Total Profit or Loss
 for Reportable
 Segments               $   791,378  $  (133,356) $   459,971  $  (723,763)
Unallocated Amounts:
  Corporate Expenses (2)   (722,689)    (487,559)  (1,510,448)    (906,785)
Income (Loss) Before
 Income Taxes           $    68,689  $  (620,915) $(1,050,477) $(1,630,548)

Assets                                              June 30,  December 31,
                                                      2008        2007
                                                  ----------- ------------
Total Assets for
 Reportable Segments (1)                          $16,085,471 $ 11,260,074

Other Unallocated
 Amounts (3)                                          370,719      605,972

  Consolidated Total                              $16,456,190 $ 11,866,045


(1) Segment assets are the total assets used in the operation of each
    segment.
(2) Includes significant portions of non-cash items such as share based
    compensation and the amortization of discounts associated with certain
    debt instruments.
(3) Includes corporate assets which are principally cash and cash
    equivalents.

Contact Information: LaPolla Industries, Inc. Contacts: Douglas J. Kramer, CEO Michael T. Adams, CGO (281) 219-4700 Public Relations Contacts: Kristin Sommers 5W Public Relations (212) 999-5585 ksommers@5wpr.com

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