TVI Corporation Receives Order for Decontamination Systems from Washington State Hospital Association.

GLENN DALE, Md. -- TVI Corporation (NASDAQ: TVIN), a global supplier of first receiver and first responder products and provider of event shelter and equipment rentals, today announced it has received an order for more than $650,000 from the Washington State Hospital Association for custom made 2 Line and 3 Line decontamination systems. The order was placed through one of TVI's national distribution partners and will complete Phase 5 of the decontamination portion of the Washington State Hospital Association's Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response initiative.

The Washington State Hospital Association is a membership organization representing community hospitals and several health-related organizations in the state of Washington. TVI's decontamination systems were paid for through 2005 and 2006 Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant funding accessed through the Washington State Department of Health and ensures that every hospital in the state will have on-site decontamination capabilities.

"We worked closely with the Washington State Hospital Association to tailor our decontamination systems to meet its specific needs, and our flexibility was a key element in being awarded this contract," said President and Chief Executive Officer of TVI Corporation, Richard V. Priddy. "Overall, healthcare organizations, at both the state and local levels, are growing increasingly proactive in preparing their communities for a large scale medical emergency. By standardizing on a customized TVI decontamination equipment platform, Washington has taken an important step in readying its first receivers and first responders in the event of a statewide healthcare emergency or disaster."

About TVI Corporation

TVI Corporation, located in Glenn Dale, Maryland, is a global supplier of first receiver and first responder products. These products include shelters, personal protection equipment and other products for homeland security, hospitals, the military, police and fire departments, and public health agencies. The Company designs, fabricates and markets products and systems both through distributors and directly to end-users and OEMs. Through its recently acquired Signature Special Event Services business, TVI is now the leading full-service shelter and event equipment rental company serving the corporate, sporting, social, and government and defense industries.

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