DHB Dhb Industries, Inc.

- DHB Continues to Enhance Its Management Team - WESTBURY, N.Y., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DHB Industries Inc. (AMEX:DHB), which principally operates in the field of body armor, announced today that Rick Hockensmith has been appointed the new Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Hockensmith has been associated with DHB Industries for over ten years as an independent sales representative focusing on military and federal government sales. In addition, he has contributed to the Company's marketing efforts and the product development of new body armor designs. Mr. Hockensmith has more than 29 years experience in the body armor industry with emphasis in sales to law enforcement, the government and the military. Commenting on his new position, Rick Hockensmith stated, "I am pleased to be able to take on the responsibilities of Chief Operating Officer and to continue working to protect the lives of those men and women who serve in the military, and state, local and federal law enforcement. I look forward to working with all the dedicated employees of DHB." General (Ret.) Larry Ellis, DHB's President, stated, "We continue to strengthen our management team at all levels and we are pleased to have Mr. Hockensmith as a key leader. He brings with him an impressive background in the sales arena and has a strong reputation throughout the industry. I believe DHB and its subsidiaries will benefit from his leadership and vision and look forward to working with such an experienced, industry professional." About DHB Industries, Inc. DHB Industries Inc.'s Armor Group is in the protective body armor industry. Its highly recognized subsidiaries, Point Blank Body Armor Inc. (http://www.pointblankarmor.com/) and Protective Apparel Corporation of America (PACA) (http://www.pacabodyarmor.com/) are focused on the design, manufacture, and distribution of bullet resistant body armor for military, law enforcement, and corrections in the U.S. and worldwide. DHB Armor Group's customers include the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, Secret Service, FBI, DEA, ATF, NATO, U.S. Marshals, the NYC Police Department, the LA Police Department, and the California Highway Patrol. DHB Sports Group produces and markets a comprehensive line of athletic supports and braces which are merchandised through national superstore chains including Wal-Mart, Walgreen's, and Kerr Drugs as well as private label distributors such as Meijer, Amerisource, Cardinal Health, and Chain Drug Marketing Association (CDMA). Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: The Statements which are not historical facts contained in this press release are forward-looking statements, which are based largely on the Company's expectations and are subject to various business risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the Company's control. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "targets," "goals," "projects," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," variations of such words, and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are only predictions that speak as of the date hereof and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed in our reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward- looking statements that speak only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in the expectations of our management with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statements are based. Company Contact: Dawn Schlegel, CFO DHB Industries Inc. 516/997-1155 DATASOURCE: DHB Industries Inc. CONTACT: Dawn Schlegel, CFO of DHB Industries Inc., +1-516-997-1155, or Web site: http://www.dhbindustries.com/ http://www.pacabodyarmor.com/ http://www.pointblankarmor.com/

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