Alpha Pro Tech Q4 sales fall in Q4 2007

20 Mar '08

3 min read

Engineered Products sales were impacted by the weak housing market and the loss of our largest distributor in the first quarter of 2007.

To a lesser extent, fourth quarter sales were impacted by the decrease in the Infection Control segment as mask sales were down as concerns about Avian flu have abated.”

Mr. Millar continued, “Even though sales of our Disposable Protective Apparel segment were down in the fourth quarter 2007, they were up overall for the year.

Coming into the fourth quarter, sales were up 17% in this segment but weak shipments to our largest distributor impacted our fourth quarter and our over all top line growth.

Although shipments to this distributor were weak in the fourth quarter, their shipments to their end users were in line with their 2007 quarterly average sales.

We expect top line growth in 2008 from this segment due to our expanded distribution network now that we can sell our products to other distributors.

Sales were significantly affected by decreased sales of our construction supply weatherization products. We remain encouraged by the recent distribution agreements, as well as further discussions with new distribution channels, as we continue to strengthen our Engineered Products relationships in the face of the housing downturn.

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