GREENVILLE, S.C., Feb. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- JPS Industries, Inc. (Pink Sheets: JPST) announced today that Peter A. Kesser has been named President of Stevens(R) Roofing and Geomembrane Systems effective immediately. Michael L. Fulbright, Chairman and CEO of JPS Industries, Inc. in making the announcement said, "Peter brings a wide range of experience uniquely suited to this position. Possessing a well-rounded background in the building materials industry, he is very 'customer focused' due in large part to the 20+ years he's spent as a contractor, distributor, manufacturer, and marketer of commercial roofing systems, including his most recent responsibilities as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Stevens(R) Roofing Systems. In each of these industry segments, he has held positions responsible for driving innovation and growth. We're pleased to have someone with Peter's background and management experience to assume the important leadership role of our Stevens(R) Roofing and Geomembrane Systems business unit." JPS Industries, Inc. is a major U.S. manufacturer of extruded urethanes, polypropylenes and mechanically formed glass and aramid substrate materials for specialty applications in a wide expanse of markets requiring highly engineered components. JPS's products are used in a wide range of applications, including: printed electronic circuit boards; advanced composite materials; civilian and military aerospace components; filtration and insulation products; specialty commercial construction substrates; high performance glass laminates for security and transportation applications; photovoltaic solar modules; paint protection films; plasma display screens; commercial and institutional roofing; reservoir covers; medical, automotive and industrial components; and soft body armor for civilian and military applications. Headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, the Company operates five manufacturing locations in Anderson and Slater, South Carolina; Statesville and Westfield, North Carolina; and Easthampton, Massachusetts. Contact Charles R. Tutterow 864-239-3915 DATASOURCE: JPS Industries, Inc. CONTACT: Charles R. Tutterow of JPS Industries, Inc., +1-864-239-3915

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