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Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Point Blank Solutions, Inc. Will Take Place on August 19, 2008

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Aug. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Point Blank Solutions, Inc. ("PBSI", Pink Sheets: PBSO), a leader in the field of protective body armor, announced today that the Delaware Court of Chancery has ruled against the Company's motion to postpone the 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Point Blank Solutions had requested this postponement in the interest of completing the Company's ongoing strategic alternatives process. The 2008 Annual Meeting is scheduled to be held at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott North, 6650 North Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33309 at 11:00 a.m. local time on August 19, 2008.

As previously announced, RiskMetrics (ISS) and Glass Lewis, two leading shareholder advisory firms, have published their respective recommendations that the Company's incumbent directors be re-elected at the 2008 Annual Meeting. Point Blank Solutions continues to urge all shareholders to vote their BLUE proxy cards in favor of the current Board of Directors. The Board of Directors urges you to DISCARD any gold or other proxy cards that you have received from Steel Partners. If you have voted on a gold proxy card but wish to support your Company's nominees, please vote your BLUE proxy card. Only your latest dated proxy will determine how your shares are to be voted at the meeting.

Shareholders who have questions concerning the current proxy solicitation, or need assistance in voting, should contact Georgeson Inc., the Company's proxy solicitor, toll free at: 1-877-868-4958.

ABOUT POINT BLANK SOLUTIONS, INC.

Point Blank Solutions, Inc. is a leader in the design and production of technologically advanced body armor systems for the U.S. Military, Government and law enforcement agencies, as well as select international markets. The Company is also recognized as the largest producer of soft body armor in the U.S. With state-of-the-art manufacturing and laboratory testing facilities, strategic technology and marketing alliances, and an ongoing commitment to drive innovation, Point Blank Solutions believes that it can deliver the most advanced body armor solutions, quicker and better than anyone in the industry.

The Company maintains facilities in Deerfield Beach, FL, Oakland Park, FL, Pompano Beach, FL, Jacksboro, TN and Washington, DC. To learn more about Point Blank Solutions, Inc. visit our website at www.PointBlankSolutionsInc.com.

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995: THE STATEMENTS WHICH ARE NOT HISTORICAL FACTS CONTAINED IN THIS PRESS RELEASE ARE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS, WHICH ARE BASED LARGELY ON THE COMPANY'S EXPECTATIONS AND ARE SUBJECT TO VARIOUS BUSINESS RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES, CERTAIN OF WHICH ARE BEYOND THE COMPANY'S CONTROL. WORDS SUCH AS "EXPECTS," "ANTICIPATES," "TARGETS," "GOALS," "PROJECTS," "INTENDS," "PLANS," "BELIEVES," "SEEKS," "ESTIMATES," VARIATIONS OF SUCH WORDS, AND SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS ARE INTENDED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. THESE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ARE ONLY PREDICTIONS THAT SPEAK AS OF THE DATE HEREOF AND ARE SUBJECT TO RISKS, UNCERTAINTIES AND ASSUMPTIONS THAT ARE DIFFICULT TO PREDICT. THEREFORE, ACTUAL RESULTS MAY DIFFER MATERIALLY AND ADVERSELY FROM THOSE EXPRESSED IN ANY FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. FACTORS THAT MIGHT CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO SUCH DIFFERENCES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, (1) CHANGES IN THE COMPANY'S INTERNAL CONTROL STRUCTURE OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING, (2) UNCERTAINTY OF FUTURE FINANCIAL RESULTS, (3) ADDITIONAL FINANCING REQUIREMENTS, (4) DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PRODUCTS, (5) GOVERNMENT APPROVAL AND CONTRACTING PROCESSES, (6) THE IMPACT OF COMPETITIVE PRODUCTS OR PRICING, (7) TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGES, (8) THE EFFECT OF POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, (9) THE OUTCOME AND IMPACT OF LITIGATION TO WHICH THE COMPANY IS A PARTY AND THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION AND OTHER INVESTIGATIONS REGARDING THE COMPANY, (10) TURNOVER IN THE COMPANY'S SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND (11) OTHER UNCERTAINTIES DETAILED IN THE COMPANY'S FILINGS WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THOSE UNCERTAINTIES AND RISKS DISCUSSED IN DETAIL IN "RISK FACTORS," IN THE COMPANY'S PERIODIC REPORTS ON FORMS 10-K AND 10-Q. THE COMPANY UNDERTAKES NO OBLIGATION TO REVISE OR UPDATE PUBLICLY ANY FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS TO REFLECT ANY CHANGE IN THE EXPECTATIONS OF OUR MANAGEMENT WITH REGARD THERETO OR ANY CHANGE IN EVENTS, CONDITIONS, OR CIRCUMSTANCES ON WHICH ANY SUCH STATEMENTS ARE BASED.

In connection with the solicitation of proxies, Point Blank Solutions, Inc. has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and mailed to stockholders a definitive proxy statement and additional proxy materials. The proxy statement contains important information about Point Blank Solutions and the Company's 2008 Annual Meeting. Point Blank's stockholders are urged to read the proxy statement carefully. The proxy statement and other documents relating to the 2008 Annual Meeting can be obtained free of charge from the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov. These documents can also be obtained free of charge from the Company at the Company's website at www.pointblanksolutionsinc.com under the "Investor Relations" tab, upon written request to Corporate Secretary, Point Blank Solutions, Inc, 2102 S.W. 2nd St., Pompano Beach, Florida 33069, or by calling the Investor Relations department at (212) 786-6013.

The Company and its directors and executive officers are deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the 2008 Annual Meeting. Information regarding the interests of the directors and executive officers of the Company in the solicitation may be found in the definitive proxy statement filed by the Company with the SEC on March 24, 2008, and in additional proxy materials filed with the SEC, available free of charge from the SEC and the Company, as indicated above. Information about the directors and executive officers of the Company may be found in its Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, filed with the SEC on March 17, 2008.

SOURCE Point Blank Solutions, Inc.

CONTACT:
Media Relations or Investor Relations
Glenn Wiener for Point Blank Solutions, Inc.
1-212-786-6013, ir@pbsinc.com
Web site: http://www.pointblanksolutionsinc.com

Point Blank Solutions, Inc.
2102 SW 2nd Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Nationwide: 1-800-413-5155 • Tel: 954-630-0900 • Fax: 954-630-9225
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