Q.E.P. Names Clingan Senior VP, International Mark

Boca Raton, FL, October 6, 2006--Q.E.P. Co. announced the promotion of Jamie Clingan to Senior Vice President of International Marketing. In her new role, Clingan will be responsible for the Company's direct import programs to all large volume buyers and customers globally, direct selling within the China domestic market, expansion of existing product lines and strategic realignments of current and potential target markets served. Lewis Gould, Q.E.P.'s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated: "Ms. Clingan has been with the company for over 12 years. She has traveled to all of our international subsidiaries and spent last month working in our China Buying Office, visiting vendors and contacting both international and domestic American retailers. Jamie has a unique knowledge of our business and is highly qualified for this position."