GREENVILLE, S.C., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- JPS Industries, Inc. (Pink Sheets: JPST.PK) today announced that it has promoted William E. (Ellis) Jackson to the newly created position of Vice President of Finance and Administration. Jackson will continue to report to Charles R. (Chuck) Tutterow at the corporate headquarters in Greenville, SC. He will continue to maintain responsibility for tax planning and compliance, risk management, benefit administration, compliance considerations and certain other financial duties. Chuck Tutterow, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of JPS Industries, Inc. stated, "We are thrilled to announce Ellis' promotion. Since joining JPS in 1991, he has worked diligently to support the company's transformation efforts and has been a key member of the management team. His recent contributions associated with the acquisition and integration of Hexcel's reinforcement business have been critical to the success of our company and are greatly appreciated." JPS Industries, Inc. JPS Industries, Inc. is a major U.S. manufacturer of extruded urethanes, polypropylenes and mechanically formed glass and aramid substrate materials for specialty applications in the industrial, consumer and aerospace markets. JPS's products are used in a wide range of applications, including: printed electronic circuit boards; advanced composite materials; aerospace components; filtration and insulation products; specialty commercial construction substrates; high performance glass laminates for security and transportation applications; plasma display screens; commercial and institutional roofing; reservoir covers; medical, automotive and industrial components; and soft body armor for civilian and military applications. Headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, the Company operates five manufacturing locations in Anderson and Slater, South Carolina; Statesville and Westfield, North Carolina; and Easthampton, Massachusetts. CONTACT: Charles R. Tutterow JPS Industries, Inc. (864) 239-3915 Voice (864) 239-3917 FAX DATASOURCE: JPS Industries, Inc. CONTACT: Charles R. Tutterow of JPS Industries, Inc. +1-864-239-3915, +1-864-239-3917 (fax),

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