HAIX; ANNOUCES THE NEW FIRE HUNTER 174 XTREME

April 4, 2008: HAIX North America® is excited to announce the release of the new Fire Hunter® Xtreme. Newly developed in 2008, the Fire Hunter® Xtreme promises to deliver the same high quality standards that HAIX® is known for while meeting the specific demands of today's firefighter.

In addition to some of the high quality features present in our other Fire Hunter® models, the new Fire Hunter® Xtreme features expanded pull on loops for easier donning and doffing, a profiled rubber toe cap for added abrasion resistance, along with a revolutionary new shin guard providing the best shin guard protection in the industry. With its CROSSTECH® inner liner and the built in Ankle Flex System, the Fire Hunter® Xtreme offers today's fire fighter maximum protection and the best foot and ankle support in the market today. The Fire Hunter® Xtreme is certified to NFPA 1971, 2007 edition for structural firefighting as well CAN/CSA Z195-2002.

About HAIX®: HAIX® is a producer of functional and innovative footwear. Our high-tech products fulfill the highest requirements regarding function, quality and design. HAIX® is committed to providing the market with the best footwear for the fire services, rescue and law enforcement industries. HAIX® is quality from Germany.