Of course, none of our efforts should be considered successful unless we grow our sales, net in- come and economic value added. Our goal is to continue to raise our sales per customer, and, with in- creased efficiencies, to do so at higher margins. We have a plat- 

form for bringing in new business from our ex- isting customers and from new customers and adding capacity as economic conditions improve. Importantly, our efforts to build and strengthen our relation- 

ships with customers, suppliers and employees will only be con- sidered successful if they provide increased value to our sharehold- ers. 

In my few short weeks here at Huttig, I have come to appreciate the dedication of its employees, the many positive changes that have been made in recent years 

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and the opportunities that lie ahead. In 2003, we will continue to focus on strengthening our business relationships, increasing sales, improving customer service and applying best practices to our business with a focus on improved profitability. This has been the ap- 

We appreciate your continued in- vestment in Huttig and we will work hard, as we have in the past, to earn your trust by building the value of our business in the years ahead. 

Sincerely, 

Michael A. Lupo 

Interim President and 

Chief Executive Officer 

proach that has sus- tained and built our business throughout our 136-year history, and we believe this is the way to create value for our shareholders for the long term. 

