Lapolla Reports Record Second Quarter Results

HOUSTON, TX — (MARKET WIRE) — August 12, 2010 — Lapolla Industries, Inc. (“Lapolla”) (OTC BB:LPAD.OB - News), a leading national manufacturer and supplier of insulation foam, coatings, and equipment, focused on commercial, industrial and residential applications in the insulation and construction industries, today announced results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2010.

Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2010 Overall Results
The Company reported sales of $16,646,574 for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010, compared to $10,939,502 in the prior second quarter in 2009, an increase of $5,707,072, or 52.2% quarter-over-quarter. Gross profit was $4,236,699 in the second quarter of 2010, compared to $2,935,314 in the same quarter in 2009, an increase of $1,301,385, or 44.3%, of which 89.0% of the increase resulted from the Foam segment and 11.0% of the increase resulted from the Coatings segment. Total operating expenses were $3,693,817 for the second quarter of 2010, compared to $4,269,772 from the second quarter in 2009, a decrease of $575,955, or 13.5%, due to tighter cost controls. Net income was $542,882 for the quarter ended June 30, 2010, compared to a net loss of $1,334,458 in the quarter ended June 30, 2009.

Douglas J. Kramer, CEO and President of Lapolla, commented, "Lapolla's second quarter's results reflect record sales growth and continued profitability. Consumer demand for energy cost relief and growing awareness of the value proposition of spray polyurethane foam is expanding our target markets and continues to ensure growth in revenue and profit in all business segments. Foam sales continue to lead the charge with a 61.7% increase for the second quarter.”

Results of Business Segments
Foam segment sales were $14,447,981 for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010, compared to $8,934,404 for the second quarter of 2009, an increase of $5,513,577, or 61.7%. Foam segment equipment sales for the second quarter of 2010 were $850,966, compared to $512,459 for the second quarter of 2009, an increase of $338,507, or 66.1%. Foam segment profit was $1,295,465 in the second quarter of 2010, compared to a loss of $57,241 in the second quarter of 2009.

Coatings segment sales were $2,198,592 for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010, compared to $2,005,097 in the second quarter ended June 30, 2009, an increase of $193,495, or 9.7%. Coating segment profit was $215,343 in the second quarter of 2010, compared to a loss of $142,686 in the second quarter of 2009.

Total Foam and Coatings segments sales for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010 were $16,646,573, compared to $10,939,501 for the second quarter of 2009, an increase of $5,707,072, or 52.2%. Total Foam and Coatings segment profit was $1,510,808 in the second quarter of 2010, compared to a loss of $199,927 in the second quarter of 2009, due primarily to increases of $5,513,577 in Foam segment sales, $193,495 in Coatings segment sales, and $1,301,385 in gross profits.

Mr. Kramer continued, “As the third quarter unfolds, increased demand and order flow continues as expected. We believe the upward trends of the first half of the year will continue in the near term. All of the growth we are experiencing is as a result of existing market demand. Government stimulus and legislative efforts encouraging reductions in energy use and carbon footprint will only further enhance demand for our products.”

Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 Overall Results
The Company reported sales of $30,050,909 for the six months ended June 30, 2010, compared to $20,679,581 in the prior six months in 2009, an increase of $9,371,328, or 45.3% period-over-period. Gross profit was $7,619,074 in the six months of 2010, compared to $5,241,066 in the same period in 2009, an increase of $2,378,008, or 45.4%, of which 87.6% of the increase resulted from the Foam segment and 12.4% of the increase resulted from the Coatings segment. Total operating expenses were $6,911,769 for the six months of 2010, compared to $7,754,176 from the six months in 2009, a decrease of $842,407, or 10.9%, due to tighter cost controls and reduced bad debt expense. Net income was $707,305 for the six months ended June 30, 2010, compared to a net loss of $2,513,110 in the six months ended June 30, 2009.

Results of Business Segments
Foam segment sales were $26,319,284 for the six months ended June 30, 2010, compared to $17,394,188 for the six months of 2009, an increase of $8,925,096, or 51.3%. Foam segment equipment sales for the six months of 2010 were $2,108,393, compared to $710,234 for the six months of 2009, an increase of $1,398,159, or 196.9%. Foam segment profit was $2,208,803 in the six months of 2010, compared to a loss of $221,454 in the six months of 2009.

Coatings segment sales were $3,731,625 for the six months ended June 30, 2010, compared to $3,285,393 in the six months ended June 30, 2009, an increase of $446,232, or 13.6%. Coating segment profit was $312,991 in the six months of 2010, compared to a loss of $222,295 in the six months of 2009.

Total Foam and Coatings segments sales for the six months ended June 30, 2010 were $30,050,999, compared to $20,679,581 for the six months of 2009, an increase of $9,371,328, or 45.3%. Total Foam and Coatings segment profit was $2,521,794 in the six months of 2010, compared to a loss of $443,749 in the six months of 2009, due primarily to increases of $8,925,096 in Foam segment sales, $446,232 in Coatings segment sales, and $2,378,011 in gross profits.

About Lapolla Industries, Inc.
Lapolla Industries, Inc. is a national manufacturer of insulation foam and coating products targeting commercial, industrial and residential applications in the roofing and insulation construction industries. Additional information about Lapolla is available on the World Wide Web at www.lapollaindustries.com and www.Lapolla.com.

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Lapolla Contacts:
Douglas J. Kramer, CEO
Michael T. Adams, CGO
Charles A. Zajaczkowski, CFO
(281) 219-4700