Huttig Building Products Inc (fka HBP)

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April 2, 2008 - 1:44 PM EDT

Huttig Building Products and Railing Dynamics Announce National Distribution Agreement
Huttig Building Products, Inc. (NYSE: HBP) and Railing Dynamics, Inc. (RDI) announced today a strategic alliance agreement under which Huttig will distribute RDI branded products nationally. RDI is a national leader in the manufacture of low-maintenance exterior railing systems since 1989. Huttig is one of the largest domestic distributors of millwork, building materials and wood products.

"We are pleased to be strengthening our relationship with RDI and are excited about the opportunities it presents in the markets we serve," said Jon P. Vrabely, President and CEO of Huttig. "RDI is a market leader in the composite railing category and this agreement continues to strengthen our national branding strategy in specialty building products."

"RDI is excited over the establishment of this partnership with Huttig," said Andrew Terrels, President of Railing Dynamics. "We feel that Huttig's outstanding reputation and unmatched distribution network is an excellent strategic fit and this alliance will certainly expand our presence throughout the country."

About Huttig

Huttig Building Products, Inc., currently in its 123rd year, is one of the largest domestic distributors of millwork, building materials and wood products used principally in new residential construction as well as home improvement, remodeling and repair work. Huttig distributes its products through 36 distribution centers serving 44 states. The Company's wholesale distribution centers sell primarily to building materials dealers, national buying groups, home centers and industrial users, including makers of manufactured homes.

About Railing Dynamics, Inc.

Railing Dynamics, Inc. has been one of the nation's leading manufacturers of maintenance-free building solutions since 1989. RDI's products include the Endurance® Original, Deck, and ADA continuous handrail lines, Novaline® wood-fiber railing systems and Titan® vinyl-clad metal railing systems.

Endurance® is a registered trademark of Railing Dynamics, Inc.

Novaline® is a registered trademark of Railing Dynamics, Inc.

Titan® is a registered trademark of Railing Dynamics, Inc.

CONTACTS:

Huttig
Steve Anreder
Email Contact or
Gary Fishman
Email Contact

Anreder & Company
212-532-3232

Railing Dynamics, Inc.
Carol Lyn Groce
135 Steelmanville Road
Egg Harbor Twp., NJ 08234
800-488-7245





Source: Marketwire (April 2, 2008 - 1:44 PM EDT)