Hampshire Acquires US Block Windows, Inc.

Pensacola, FL - On December 15, 2005, USBlock Holdings Corp., a newly-formed entity controlled by Hampshire Equity Partners ("Hampshire"), acquired US Block Windows, Inc. ("US Block"). Based in Pensacola, Florida, US Block is a leading specialty manufacturer of customized, pre-framed acrylic and glass block windows and interior shutters.

US Block designs, manufactures and distributes block windows in custom shapes and sizes for the residential new construction and replacement window markets. US Block produces an array of custom acrylic block products ranging from picture windows, semi-circle tops, casements, awnings, single hung and slider windows to interior block panels, partitions, shutters and components. Acrylic block products represent 95% of the Company's business.

Custom pre-framed acrylic block windows offer the consumer an architecturally appealing solution to any area requiring light and privacy. Acrylic block windows are more energy efficient, 75% lighter, brighter and stronger than glass block. In addition, the builder eliminates the expensive support framing and anchoring that is required by glass block.

Hampshire expects to grow US Block through continued organic growth including new customers and geographies, as well as increasing its penetration in the replacement window market. Hampshire and the Company will also explore strategic acquisitions of new and complementary products.