NEWS RELEASE JULY 26, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: ANDY L. NEMETH PATRICK INDUSTRIES, INC. REPORTS SECOND QUARTER AND SIX MONTHS RESULTS Elkhart, Indiana - - - - Paul E. Hassler, President and Chief Executive Officer of Patrick Industries, Inc. (PATK), today announced net sales and operating results for the three and six month periods ending June 30, 2005. Second quarter 2005 net sales increased slightly from $78,621,000 in 2004 to $78,645,000 in 2005. Year to date net sales increased $14,042,000, or 9.7%, from $144,333,000 in 2004 to $158,375,000 in 2005. Net income for the second quarter 2005 decreased from $555,000, or $.12 per share, in 2004 to $238,000, or $.05 per share, in 2005. The second quarter of 2004 includes a pre-tax gain of $353,000 related to proceeds on a life insurance policy. Year to date net income increased from $33,000, or $.01 per share, in 2004 to $107,000, or $.02 per share, in 2005. Mr. Hassler said, "While we have increased sales and market penetration into the Manufactured Housing industry, overall sales levels decreased from the robust first quarter trend due primarily to production declines as a result of excess finished goods inventory levels at certain of our recreational vehicle customers." Shipment levels in the Manufactured Housing industry, which represent 42% of the Company's sales, have increased approximately 3% through June over the 2004 levels. Shipment levels in the Recreational Vehicle industry, which represent 29% of the Company's sales, have remained consistent with the 2004 figures increasing approximately 1% through May, 2005. The Company's sales to the Industrial markets have continued to increase and represent 29% of the consolidated sales at June 30, 2005. Mr. Hassler said, "Certain of our sales initiatives have been met with significant competitive pricing pressures as a result of market conditions in the industries that we serve, however, we remain committed to the execution of our strategic plan and the investments that we have made in personnel, property, and equipment. While we are currently operating at approximate break-even sales levels, the Company has the resources and infrastructure in place to support significant future growth and profitability." Patrick Industries is a major manufacturer of component products and distributor of building products serving the Manufactured Housing, Recreational Vehicle, Kitchen Cabinet, Furniture, Marine, and other industrial markets and operates coast to coast in thirteen states. # # # PATRICK INDUSTRIES, INC. UNAUDITED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS