SPRINGDALE, Ark., Jan 16, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies Inc. (AERTA) , a leader in wood composite technology, announced today that the Company will be featuring exciting new lines of its MoistureShield(R) and ChoiceDek(R) products at the International Builders' Show, Jan. 19-22, 2004, at Booth No. N225, North Hall, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. AERT's booth will again be 25'X50' with multi-levels and feature the Company's low- maintenance MoistureShield(R) trim and Weyerhaeuser ChoiceDek(R) decking products.

"This year's exhibit will feature several exciting new products," said AERT Sr. Vice-President Jim Precht, "and will have multi-level decks, trim displays and a 20' waterfall. Builders will be able to examine a wide variety of AERT's products in live settings."

AERT converts reclaimed plastic and wood fiber waste into Weyerhaeuser ChoiceDek(R) outdoor decking systems, MoistureShield(R) door and window components, and MoistureShield(R) CornerLoc(tm) exterior trim and fascia components. AERT operates four manufacturing facilities in Springdale, Ark., Lowell, Ark., Junction, Texas, and Alexandria, La. The Company's products are sold across North America. ChoiceDek Premium decking is marketed exclusively through Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouses throughout the United States.

SOURCE: Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies Inc.

AERT, Springdale

Bob Thayer, 479-756-7400