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Flanders Corporation Announces New Revolving Credit Agreement

WASHINGTON, N.C., March 1, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flanders Corporation (OTCQX:FLDR), a leading air filtration products manufacturer, today announced it has entered into a new revolving credit agreement with PNC Bank, National Association (the "Credit Agreement"). The $45 million secured, asset-based credit facility matures in February, 2014 and refinances the company's existing $36 million revolving credit agreement which would have matured in October, 2011. The Company intends to use amounts borrowed under the Credit Agreement for ongoing working capital needs and general corporate purposes. Borrowings under the facility are secured by substantially all of the assets of the Company. The Credit Agreement contains certain financial covenants, calculated on a consolidated basis for the Company and its subsidiaries, which, among other things, impose a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio.
/ Source: GlobeNewswire

WASHINGTON, N.C., March 1, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flanders Corporation (OTCQX:FLDR), a leading air filtration products manufacturer, today announced it has entered into a new revolving credit agreement with PNC Bank, National Association (the "Credit Agreement"). The $45 million secured, asset-based credit facility matures in February, 2014 and refinances the company's existing $36 million revolving credit agreement which would have matured in October, 2011. The Company intends to use amounts borrowed under the Credit Agreement for ongoing working capital needs and general corporate purposes. Borrowings under the facility are secured by substantially all of the assets of the Company. The Credit Agreement contains certain financial covenants, calculated on a consolidated basis for the Company and its subsidiaries, which, among other things, impose a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio.

Harry Smith, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, commented, "We are very pleased to have entered into this credit agreement with PNC. This new larger facility not only provides for lower financing costs for the Company but provides additional flexibility enhancing our ability to execute our strategic plans."

 About Flanders

Flanders is a leading air filtration products manufacturer. Flanders' products are utilized by many industries, including those associated with commercial and residential heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, semiconductor manufacturing, ultra-pure materials, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, synthetics, nuclear power and nuclear materials processing.

The Flanders Corporation logo is available at

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For further information on Flanders and its products, visit its web site at or contact John Oakley at 252-946-8081.

CONTACT: John Oakley, President and CFO Flanders Corporation (252) 946-8081