THV Thermoview Industries

ThermoView Industries, Inc. Announces Grand Opening in Barboursville, West Virginia LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ThermoView Industries, Inc. (AMEX:THV), which designs, manufactures and markets home improvements under the brand name "THV: America's Home Improvement Company," today officially announced the Grand Opening of its newest retail operation located in Barboursville, West Virginia. The THV Model Store opened its doors to customers on May 2, 2005, and has already enjoyed a positive reception from the retail market in its first week of sales. ThermoView CEO Charles L. Smith stated, "While we realize that one week of sales is not a long track record, we are encouraged and optimistic about the future of this location and the prospect for long-term success of the THV Model Store program based upon early results from this store." Smith continued, "As I have indicated before, the THV Model Store program represents our efforts to expand stream-lined stores into strategic market segments, which we believe could be the standard for how THV achieves continuous growth. This June, we will be celebrating our first anniversary of operations in the THV Model Store program at our Paducah, Kentucky and Peoria, Illinois facilities. With each passing month and each new location, we learn more and more about the keys to success of this program." Smith added that he expects in the near future further press releases regarding the THV Model Store program, including new openings. About ThermoView Industries, Inc. ThermoView is a national company that designs, manufactures, markets and installs high-quality replacement windows and doors as part of a full-service array of home improvements for residential homeowners. ThermoView's common stock is listed on the American Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "THV." Additional information on ThermoView Industries is available at http://www.thv.com/ . Safe Harbor Statement Statements in this news release that are not descriptions of historical facts are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Words such as "expect," "intends," "believes," "plans," "anticipates" and "likely" also identify forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are based on current facts and analyses. Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors including, but not limited to our history of operating losses, anticipated future losses, competition, future capital needs, the need for market acceptance, dependence upon third parties, disruption of vital infrastructure, general economic downturn and intellectual property rights. All forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Additional information on factors that may affect the business and financial results of the Company can be found in filings of the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Contacts: David A. Anderson, Chief Financial Officer, ThermoView Industries, Inc., 502-968-2020. DATASOURCE: ThermoView Industries Inc. CONTACT: David A. Anderson, Chief Financial Officer, ThermoView Industries, Inc., 502-968-2020 Web site: http://www.thv.com/

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