AirBoss of America Corp. Appoints Interim CEO

AirBoss of America Corp. (TSX:BOS) announced today that Robert Hagerman,
President and CEO of AirBoss, has taken a medical leave of absence to recover
from complications from a minor injury. In his absence, Mr. Gren Schoch,
Chairman of AirBoss, has assumed the role of interim CEO for the duration of Mr.
Hagerman's medical leave. Mr. Schoch was an original founder and is the largest
shareholder of AirBoss and has been Chairman of the Company since 1989, and is
familiar with all operational aspects of the business.


Additionally, Stephen Richards who has been with the Company for 8 years as VP
Finance will assume additional responsibilities as Chief Operating Officer.


Mr. Hagerman will remain a director of the Company during his leave, and will
remain available to both the Board of Directors and the executive management
team for strategic input.


About AirBoss of America Corp.

AirBoss of America Corp. develops, manufactures, and sells high quality,
proprietary rubber based products offering enhanced performance and productivity
to transportation, military and industrial markets. With a capacity to supply
over 250 million pounds of rubber annually to a diverse group of rubber
manufacturers, AirBoss is also one of North America's largest custom rubber
compounding companies. AirBoss-Defense is a world leader in rubber chem-bio
protective wear. AirBoss' Flexible Products is a leading supplier of innovative
anti-vibration solutions to the North American automotive market. The
Corporation's shares trade on the TSX under the symbol BOS. Visit
www.airbossofamerica.com.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 
AirBoss of America Corp.
Gren Schoch
Chairman
905-751-1188


AirBoss of America Corp.
Stephen Richards
VP Finance
905-751-1188
www.airbossofamerica.com