EXHIBIT 1 - PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: TOM GOYDA
SHANDWICK
(314) 436-6565
ALLIED HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS
NAMES GREG KOWERT CFO AND SECRETARY
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 23, 2000-Allied Healthcare Products, Inc. (NASDAQ:AHPI) today
announced that is has named Gregory C. Kowert, 53, vice president-finance, chief
financial officer and secretary. Kowert replaces Thomas A. Jenuleson, CFO since
March 1999, who has resigned to pursue other interests.
Kowert comes to Allied from XTRA Corporation, where he served as vice
president-administration. Prior to that, Kowert was vice president and CFO of
UP/Graphics, Inc., a multi-plant commercial and packaging printing company.
Previously, Kowert held a number of executive positions, including CFO with
Baldor Electric Company, an international manufacturer.
Kowert earned a bachelor's degree from Washington University and a Master's
of Business Administration from the University of Arkansas.
Allied Healthcare Products, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of respiratory
care products, medical gas equipment and emergency medical products used in a
wide range of hospital and alternate care settings.
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