Hammonds Industries Engages Hawk Associates for Investor Relations Services
Design Leader Manufactures Aviation Fuel Additive Systems
Material Handling Vehicles
Water Treatment Systems
Houston, Texas – October 15, 2007 -- Hammonds Industries, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: HMDI
), the leading provider of military aviation fuel additive systems and a manufacturer of revolutionary omni-directional vehicles for material handling and aircraft towing, announced today that it has engaged Hawk Associates Inc. to provide investor relations consulting and services. Hammonds will be featured for investor awareness and information on the Hawk Associates websites.Hammonds Industries is a premier provider of military aviation fuel additive systems. Founded in 1980 by its President Carl Hammonds, the company is well known by its innovation and its broad patent portfolio. The Omni Directional Vehicle (ODV), a material handling and towing vehicle capable of moving in every direction has won several contract awards in commercial and military installations. Hammonds also produces innovative water treatment systems that use solid chemical tablets instead of liquid chemicals.
President and COO of Hammonds Industries, Carl Hammonds, said, "In Hawk we have found a partner with a wide breadth of contacts, specific investor relations skill sets and fluency in financial solutions. They offer one of the most sophisticated IR programs available and we are confident that together we will increase Hammond’s investor awareness and ultimately help the company achieve the full valuation it deserves."
Frank Hawkins, CEO of Hawk Associates, said, "Hammonds is uniquely positioned to grow as demand for its technology continues to generate steady contracts in the commercial aviation industry as well as with the U.S. armed forces. Its Omni Directional Vehicle, an innovative tool for towing and positioning heavy materials, has received rave reviews after use for material handling at large aircraft manufacturers. We’re excited to be a part of Hammond’s investor relations strategy as the company enters an important new phase of growth. We’re looking forward to working with them to build long-term shareholder value."
Information for investors, including an investment profile about VSRV and free e-mail alert notifications, are available at http://www.hawkassociates.com and http://www.americanmicrocaps.com.
About Hammonds Industries
Hammonds Industries, the premier provider of military aviation fuel additive systems, is revolutionizing material handling and airline towing systems with its new ODV – the omni-directional vehicle that easily tows heavy loads in any direction. Hammonds Industries has designed and manufactured specialized products primarily for government, aviation and military customers for over 27 years. Founded in 1980, 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. The company is a 39.5% owned subsidiary of American International Industries, Inc. (NasdaqCM: AMIN). AMIN’s expertise in the capital markets was instrumental during Hammonds’ transition into a public company and securing equity capital. AMIN will continue to support Hammonds in its future growth.
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.
For investor relations information regarding Hammonds, contact Antonella Montagna or Julie Marshall, Hawk Associates, at (305) 451-1888 or e-mail: info@hawkassociates.com.
About Hawk Associates Inc.
As a leading full service investor relations firm, Hawk Associates specializes in helping microcap and small cap companies break through the information clutter and attain the valuation they deserve by maximizing awareness and attracting investor attention. With nearly 50 years of collective IR experience and an expansive network of Wall Street relationships, Hawk Associates provides invaluable assistance to companies seeking an effective interface with Wall Street. Known for integrity, aggressive dedicated service, full service facilities, proactive targeting, leading-edge technology, well-established Wall Street relationships and state-of-the-art informational websites, Hawk serves clients in the U.S., U.K., China and Vietnam. Hawk Associates operates the American Microcap Institute website. For more information about Hawk Associates, e-mail: info@hawkassociates.com or call (305) 451-1888.
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Investor Relations:
Antonella Montagna or Julie Marshall, Hawk Associates, (305) 451-1888, info@hawkassociates.com
AMIN, Rebekah Ruthstrom, (281) 334-9479, amin@americanii.com