Released on = May 18, 2007, 12:36 pm

Press Release Author = Carol Felzien, KolbeCo Marketing Resources

Industry = Construction

Press Release Summary = Contribution made to the Foundation for the Advancement of
Life Safety and Security

Press Release Body = For many years, the Hager Companies has provided financial
support to the Foundation for the Advancement of Life Safety and Security. The
company's contribution underscores its continued commitment to St. Louis area
schools and businesses. Support for this initiative helped fund a new program for
Head Start centers, creation of school safety and security guidelines for K-12 and
college campuses and a related educational program for fire officials.

According to James Tartre, CDC and President of the Foundation, schools are of
particular interest because there is so much good that can be done to help provide a
safe and secure learning environment for students. "The Hager Companies have been
long-time supporters of our efforts for which we are most grateful," he said.

"At the Foundation, we continue to be actively engaged in creating awareness with
public officials on the important role the door and hardware industry play in
security and safety efforts," said Tartre. "The Hager's have been instrumental in
helping us relay that message through the education and good works we provide in
local communities."

"Through our support of this national foundation," said Warren Hager, Group Vice
President of Sales, "we are committed to providing a safe and secure environment for
all school-aged children and area business owners."

Hager underscored the Foundation's mission to create an awareness of safety and
security issues, and ultimately, take action in an effort to foster a safe and
secure environment for students and building occupants across the country. "At
Hager, we consider it a part of our social responsibility to determine what we can
do to help make this initiative a viable one," he said.

The Foundation for the Advancement of Life Safety and Security is a charitable
organization that exists to create a safer built environment by informing interested
parties, through education, research and community projects, the important role that
doors play in security and life safety in all buildings, every day. For more
information, visit www.lifesafetyandsecurity.org.

Hager Companies is a manufacturer of door-related safety and security hardware
products. Founded in 1849, St. Louis-based Hager Companies continues its more than
150-year history of providing quality and innovation in the door hardware industry.
For additional information, visit www.hagerco.com.


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Contact Details = Carol Felzien
KolbeCo Marketing Resources
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Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
636-379-3895