INTERNATIONAL AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

(OTCBB: "IMTG")

601 CIEN STREET, SUITE 235, KEMAH, TX 77565-3077

Tel: (281) 334-9479 Fax: (281) 334-9508

www.americanii.com email: amin@americanii.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

International American Technologies’ has changed its name to

Hammonds Industries, Inc., new symbol "HMDI" (Prior Symbol "imtg")

Houston, Texas – May 14, 2007 International American Technologies, Inc. Mr. Gary Woerz, Chief Financial Officer, announced that International American Technologies, Inc. has changed its name to Hammonds Industries, Inc. with a new symbol "HMDI". Mr. Woerz further stated that the new name reflects the Company’s dedication and commitment to Mr. Carl Hammonds, founder of the Hammonds companies, and to the successful future of the Company.

Hammonds Industries, Inc. (OTCBB: "HMDI"), is a 40.7% owned subsidiary of American International Industries, Inc. (OTCB: AMIN). HMDI owns 100% of Hammonds Technical Services, Inc., Hammonds Fuel Additives, Inc., and Hammonds Water Treatment Systems, Inc. (collectively "Hammonds"). Hammonds Technical Services is a business engaged in fuel handling equipment for the military and industrial customers, a provider of fuel injection services for the aviation industry, and the designer of a new omni directional vehicle for a wide variety of uses. Hammonds Fuel Additives produces and markets motor and aviation fuel additives. Hammonds Water Treatment manufactures calcium hypochlorite tablet and granular systems which provide water disinfection for a wide range of potable and waste water applications.

For additional viewing of Hammonds products please visit www.hammondscos.com

Private Securities Litigation Reform Act Safe Harbor Statement:

The matters discussed in this release contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended that involve risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical information provided herein may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Without limiting the foregoing, the words "believes", "anticipates", "plans", "expects" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those that we may anticipate in each of our segments reflected by our subsidiaries' operations include without limitations, continued value of our real estate portfolio, the strength of the real estate market in Houston, Texas as a whole, continued acceptance of the Company's products and services, increased levels of competition, new products and technology changes, the dependence upon financing, third party suppliers and intellectual property rights, the rules of regulatory authorities and risks associated with any potential acquisitions. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect management's analysis, judgment, belief or expectation only as of the date hereof.

Investor Relations: Rebekah Ruthstrom Tel: 281-334-9479 email: amin@americanii.com