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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

OMNI DIRECTIONAL VEHICLES®

Houston / Kemah, Texas – January 16, 2008 Hammonds Industries, Inc. (OTCBB: HMDI) Carl Hammonds, President of Hammonds Technical Services, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Hammonds Industries Inc., has announced receipt of an initial purchase order from The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) for four G-90 Series Omni Directional Vehicles (ODV®). The vehicles have a 90,000-pound towing capacity and will be utilized to handle materials and fixtures supporting the assembly of Boeing’s new 787 Dreamliner. The unique material handling capabilities of a Hammonds’ ODV® make it possible to position large, heavy objects with surgical precision in confined areas with limited maneuvering room. "We are extremely pleased that Boeing has chosen the Hammonds’ ODV® as a preference over other competitors to support this exciting project. We intend to work closely with Boeing engineers to provide a production tool ideally suited for the demanding task of commercial aircraft manufacturing. The Hammonds’ ODV® is a highly versatile vehicle that has been configured to handle aircraft, position large components, and used as a platform for snow management equipment. We intend to demonstrate to Boeing a variety of applications designed around the ODV® that will enhance the efficiency and safety of their material handling needs", reported Hammonds.

Hammonds has multiple United States and foreign patents awarded on the ODV® covering forklifts, high capacity pallet jacks, people movers, security vehicles, highway mowing machines, and terminal freight tractors. The Hammonds’ ODV® has been selected by both the United States Air Force and Army to position materials and aircraft. "Boeing’s choice further proves that we have a unique opportunity to bring exciting new technology to the industrial materials handling industry", said Mr. Hammonds. Hammonds will continue to introduce the ODV® to other facets of the industrial materials handling industry in addition to general and commercial aviation.

Dreamliner is a registered trademark of The Boeing Company.

ODV® is a registered trademark of Hammonds Technical Services, Inc.

Hammonds Industries, the premier provider of military aviation fuel additive systems, is revolutionizing material handling and airline towing systems with its Hammonds’ ODV® – the omni directional vehicle which easily tows heavy loads in any direction. Hammonds Industries has designed and manufactured specialized products, primarily for government, aviation and military customers for over 25 years. Founded in 1982, the company has a long-standing reputation for innovation. Hammonds’ products include patented systems for blending and injecting fuel additives, systems for blending water treatment chemicals, as well as fuel handling products. Hammonds is a subsidiary of American International Industries, Inc. (NasdaqCM: AMIN).

To view Hammonds’s products and for additional information about the company, please visit http://www.hammondscos.com, http://www.hammondsodv.com, and http://www.waterchlorination.com.