Alan B. Cook Joins Alpha Pro Tech as Vice President Food Service

Business Wire, August 30, 1999

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 30, 1999--

ALPHA PRO TECH, LTD. (OTC BB: APTD) announced today that Mr. Alan B. Cook has joined Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd., as Vice President, Food Service Products.

Al Millar, President of Alpha Pro Tech, commented, "Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd., is fortunate to have attracted someone that has knowledge and insight into the Institutional Food Service Industry."

"I have been very much aware of the personal safety concerns with the employees in the food service industry and I am very excited about the products and the technology offered by Alpha Pro Tech," said Mr. Cook. "For example, the proactive approach to reduce slips and falls offered by Alpha Pro Tech will assist every food service operator," he continued.

Mr. Cook attended Ohio State University and has more than 20 years of association with McDonald's Corporation. He has held management positions within McDonald's and has been a successful vendor to McDonald's, Wendy's, Hardees and Burger King in such positions as Vice President, International Accounts for Diversey Corp. "I am pleased to report that Alpha Pro Tech is now testing several of its products with the leaders of the Quick Service Restaurants Industry segment," stated Mr. Cook.

"With this personnel addition, we are accelerating our program to service the Institutional Food Service Industry," stated Mr. Millar.

Alpha Pro Tech develops, manufactures and markets innovative disposable and limited use protective apparel products for the medical, dental, industrial, clean room and food service markets. The Company has manufacturing facilities in Salt Lake City, Utah; Nogales, Arizona; Janesville, Wisconsin; Valdosa, Georgia and Benjamin Hill and Nogales, Mexico.