Lapolla Industries Spray Foam Sales Increase for Q3

HOUSTON, TX — (MARKET WIRE) — November 2, 2009 — Lapolla Industries, Inc. (“Lapolla”) (OTC BB:LPAD.OB - News), a Houston based manufacturer and supplier of spray foam insulation, coatings, and equipment designed to reduce energy consumption in the commercial and residential new construction and retrofit markets today announced its results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009.

Third Quarter Results

-- Overall Results

Lapolla had record sales of $14,022,690 for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009 compared to $13,880,220 in the comparable period in 2008. Gross profit increased $1,127,400, or 44%, and gross margin percentage increased 8%, in the third quarter of 2009, compared to the same period in 2008. Net income increased $385,322, or 1,500%, in the third quarter of 2009, from the comparable prior year period. Net income per share increased $0.006, or 1,500%, in the third quarter ended September 30, 2009, from the same period in 2008.

Douglas J. Kramer, CEO and President of Lapolla commented, “Lapolla's sustained growth, even through the current economic conditions, is a result of Management's understanding of the dynamics of the spray polyurethane foam industry and commitment to an ongoing strategy for superior spray foam technology and deliberate strategic market expansion. As our economy rebounds, further growth is expected from pent up demand in our business segments, especially maintenance related spray foam and coatings, resulting in a more profitable bottom line. We will continue to aggressively pursue market share as well as expand the overall market by offering extensive training to conventional insulators and others that are looking to participate in the growing spray foam market.”

-- Business Segments

Foam sales increased $912,727 for the third quarter of 2009, or 8%, from the comparable prior year period. Gross profit increased $1,202,037, or 57%, in the third quarter ended September 30, 2009, compared to the same period in 2008. Foam segment profit increased $588,957, or 94%, in the current quarterly period compared to the prior year period in 2008.

Coatings sales decreased $770,257, or 27%, in the quarter ended September 30, 2009, compared to the same period in 2008. Gross profit decreased $74,637, or 15%, in the current quarterly period, compared to the same period in 2008. Coating segment profit decreased $5,497, or 5%, compared to the same period in 2008.

Nine Months Results

-- Overall Results

Lapolla had record sales of $34,658,872 for the nine month period ended September 30, 2009 compared to $34,086,949 in the same period of the prior year. Gross profit increased $2,129,379, or 31%, and gross margin percentage increased 6%, in the third quarter of 2009, compared to the same period in 2008. Net loss for the current nine month period increased $929,372, or 91%, compared the prior year period. Net loss per share increased $0.014, or 82%, in the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the same period in 2008.

-- Business Segments

Foam sales increased $3,107,807 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, or 12%, from the comparable prior year period. Gross profit increased $2,957,251, or 60%, in the nine months ended September 30, 2009, compared to the same period in 2008. Foam segment profit increased $512,610 in the current nine month period, or 109%, compared to the same period in 2008.

Coatings sales decreased $2,535,884, or 32%, for the nine month period ended September 30, 2009, compared to the same period in 2008. Gross profit decreased $827,872, or 43%, in the current nine month period, compared to the same period in 2008. Coating segment loss for the nine month period ended September 30, 2009 was $112,274, compared to a segment profit of $637,764 in the prior comparable period.

About Lapolla Industries, Inc.

Lapolla Industries, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and supplier of spray polyurethane foam for insulation and coatings targeting residential and commercial applications in the building envelope construction industries. For more information, please visit www.Lapolla.com and www.AirTightInsulation.com.

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For further information regarding risks, uncertainties, and other factors associated with Lapolla's business, please refer to the "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and "Risk Factors" sections of Lapolla's SEC filings, including, but not limited to, its annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Copies of Lapolla's press releases and additional information about Lapolla is available on the World Wide Web at www.lapollaindustries.com.

Company Contacts:
Douglas J. Kramer, CEO
Michael T. Adams, CGO
(281) 219-4700