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LEICESTER, NY, March 22, 1999 -- CPAC, Inc.
(Nasdaq NNM: CPAK) today announced that Mr. Robert C. Isaacs has accepted the
position of Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of CPAC, Inc., effective
March 22, 1999. Mr. Isaacs rejoins CPAC, Inc. after resigning his operating positions in
July 1998, for personal reasons. During his eight month absence from the Company, Mr.
Isaacs remained active on CPAC’s Board of Directors. He will continue to serve on the
Board of Directors, and as an officer of the Corporation in his new post.
Thomas N. Hendrickson, CPAC Chief Executive Officer, said,
"Bob has a long history with CPAC, starting in 1986, when he joined the Company as
President of Trebla Chemical. Under his direction the company profited from tremendous
sales growth, operational improvements, new private-label manufacturing accounts, and the
establishment of a nationwide distributor network."
"In 1994 when CPAC diversified into the cleaning and
personal care industry by acquiring The Fuller Brush Company, Mr. Isaacs was named
President of this new subsidiary. During nearly four years under his leadership, Fuller
Brush tripled its sales volume, greatly enhanced its manufacturing capacity and
capabilities, and attained major manufacturing contracts." Mr. Hendrickson added,
"Bob’s operational experience in both sides of our business makes him the ideal
candidate for this position. We are very pleased that he is back full time with our
organization, and are confident in his ability to contribute to CPAC’s future
growth."
Prior to joining CPAC, Inc. Mr. Isaacs held senior
operating and management positions at both public and private manufacturing companies
specializing in carbon steel products, metal components and polyurethane foam production.
He is a graduate of Notre Dame with a BS in Chemical Engineering, and holds a Masters
Degree in Engineering from Newark College of Engineering. Mr. Isaacs also holds an MBA
from Washington University.
Celebrating its 30th year in business, CPAC,
Inc. is an acquirer, developer and licensee of brand names in the Cleaning and Personal
Care, and Imaging markets. CPAC owns The Fuller Brush Company in Great Bend, Kansas, as
well as seven imaging manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Shares are traded over the Nasdaq National Market System under the ticker symbol
"CPAK." Additional information is available on the Company's website
(www.cpac-fuller.com).
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