POISED FOR DOUBLING ITS SIZE — HAMPEL ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF PAUL LORGE AS PRESIDENT

GERMANTOWN (May 11, 2005)- Owner Lance T. Hampel today named Paul Lorge as President of LT Hampel Corp. Hampel retains the title of Chairman and CEO. Lance Hampel will remain active on a day-to-day basis, focusing his attention on new product development, manufacturing processes, marketing and sales.

Lorge is looking forward to applying his business and strategic planning skills to enhance Hampel's position as an innovative leader...READ MORE