CTI Industries Wins ICAST Award for "Best New Product."
July 29, 2008

Barrington, IL - Recently, CTI Industries Corp. (NASDAQCM: CTIB-News) announced that it was awarded "Best New Fishing Accessory" for its' Zip-Vac Vacuum Storage Bags (www.zip-vac.com) while attending the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) premier sports tradeshow in Las Vegas, NV. Product spokesman and fishing expert Babe Winkelman was in attendance during this important industry event.

CTI has developed patented technology for a line of vacuum storage bags aimed at the avid outdoorsman. Zip-Vac bags and the re-chargeable and manual pumps can be used anywhere to lock in that fresh-catch flavor. With its' puncture resistant, triple-layer protection film, freshness is locked in tight. "We are honored to receive this "Best of Show" distinction. We believe this product is a perfect item for the sportfishing industry." Said Howard Schwan, CTI President.

"Each year, the competition for top honors in the New Product Showcase gets more intense, and the products more innovative," said ASA president/CEO Mike Nussman.

Fishing industry reporter Tony Dean of the Argus Leader wrote in the July 23rd issue - "If I had to pick a single product that captured the fancy of all who attended (ICAST), it would be Zip-Vac, a far less expensive alternative to the well known Foodsaver."

CTI Industries develops and markets bags and pouches for storage and packaging applications. It is one of the leading manufacturers and marketers of metalized and latex balloons. They also produce laminated and printed films for commercial use. All of CTI's products are marketed throughout the United States and in a number of other countries.