EASTHAMPTON, Mass., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Stevens Urethane, a wholly owned business unit of JPS Industries, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: JPST), has hired James P. ("Jim") Galica as Vice President of Market and Product Development. In this newly created position, Galica will report directly to Charles R. ("Chuck") Tutterow and focus on efforts associated with developing new products, technologies, markets and applications for Stevens Urethane. Galica brings with him more than 25 years of plastics-related experience in new product and international business development, serving the private and public sectors. He holds dual Batchelor of Science degrees in General Science and Biology from Westfield State College. Chuck Tutterow, Stevens Urethane's president stated, "We are very excited to have Jim joining the management team at Stevens Urethane. Jim, along with the group led by Tim Graham, Product/Marketing Manager, will direct our growth initiatives as we look to expand our film and tubing offerings into new markets, products and materials." Located in Easthampton, MA, Stevens Urethane is a world leader in the manufacture of thermoplastic polyurethane sheet, film and tubing for the industrial, sports, security, medical and other high performance markets. CONTACT: Charles R. Tutterow President, Stevens Urethane Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, JPS Industries http://www.stevensurethane.com/ 864/239-3900 DATASOURCE: JPS Industries, Inc. CONTACT: Charles R. Tutterow, President, Stevens Urethane, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, JPS Industries, +1-864-239-3900 Web site: http://www.stevensurethane.com/

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