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PREPARED: October 29, 2004
FOR RELEASE: Immediately


Dalen Adds Marketing, Operations, Sales Administration Personnel

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Dalen Products, Inc., has added three seasoned professionals to its management group. Rob Nytko has been named Director of Marketing and John Case has been named Director of Operations for Dalen, according to company president David Caldwell. Nancy Taylor has joined Dalen as Sales Administration Manager.

Nytko comes to Dalen after establishing Sunterra, L.L.C., a division of L.R. Nelson Corporation. Nytko brings a solid background and knowledge of the lawn and garden industry. "Rob’s breadth of experience in all aspects of product development and strategic marketing are a huge asset to the team," said Caldwell. His first initiatives are to expand the already aggressive new product development program, focus on strategic planning and the company’s marketing efforts.

John Case, director of operations, joins Dalen from Bolt Industries, where he served as Director of Manufacturing. Much of Case’s career was spent at Proctor & Gamble and involved many facets of manufacturing and packaging operations. His expertise in lean manufacturing, high performance work systems, strategic planning, and training/performance management systems will help Dalen continue to develop and improve operations.

The addition of Nancy Taylor, Dalen’s Sales Administration Manager, represents a commitment to further supporting the existing sales network, and achieving unsurpassed customer satisfaction. Taylor’s previous experience in contract sales administration will enhance Dalen’s ability to respond to the changing needs of customers and the industry.

"This is an exciting time for these talented people to join Dalen," said Caldwell. "The company has grown rapidly in recent years, and is committed to investing in its operations as well as our marketing efforts and customer relationships. Adding these highly experienced individuals strengthens our entire team and will help take Dalen to the next plateau."

Dalen is a leading manufacturer of landscape fabrics, birding, edging, scarecrow devices, garden netting and other lawn and garden products. Its leading brands include Gardeneer® and Weed-X®.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Beth Leonard
Marketing Communications Manager
(865) 966-8132 or bleonard@gardeneer.com