HOUSTON, April 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Lapolla Industries, Inc. ("Lapolla") (OTC BB: LPAD), a Houston based manufacturer and supplier of spray foam insulation, cool roof coatings and equipment designed to reduce energy consumption in the residential and commercial markets, for both new construction and retrofit applications, today announced results of the First Lapolla Global Summit held in Europe.

The first Lapolla Global Summit was held from April 14, 2011 to April 16, 2011 in Amsterdam.  The Summit consisted of Foam and Coating Distributors representing 16 countries from Europe, Scandinavia, Middle East and South America.  The Summit provided extensive coverage of Material Safety, Handling and Environmental, Marketing and Sales Strategy with the Lapolla brand as the common global thread.  

Representatives from the countries of Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, Austria, Spain, Switzerland, Norway, Sweden, Ireland, United Kingdom, Greece, Italy, The Netherlands, and others, all came together to attend the meeting.

The Summit was presented by Doug Kramer, President & CEO, Steve Williams, Technical Director, David Ziluck, Vice President of International Sales and Ton Klomp, Lapolla Europe based in The Netherlands.  

Douglas J. Kramer, CEO and President of Lapolla, stated, "The synergy and camaraderie of Lapolla's distribution partners while in Amsterdam was overwhelming as everyone is extremely encouraged by growing opportunities with both Insulation Foam and Cool Roof Coatings.  The global demand for energy savings has Lapolla and our distribution partners in an ideal position.  We expect Lapolla's international distribution channels to continue to grow aggressively in the near term.  Plans are already underway to schedule the Lapolla Global Summit - 2012."

About Lapolla Industries, Inc.

Lapolla Industries, Inc. is a manufacturer of spray foam insulation and cool roof coating products targeting commercial, industrial and residential applications in the roofing and insulation construction industries. Additional information about Lapolla is available at www.LapollaIndustries.com.

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For further information regarding risks, uncertainties, and other factors associated with Lapolla's business, please refer to the "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and "Risk Factors" sections of Lapolla's SEC filings, including, but not limited to, its annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Copies of Lapolla's press releases and additional information about Lapolla is available on the World Wide Web at www.lapollaindustries.com.

SOURCE Lapolla Industries, Inc.