Results of Second Quarter 1999 Operations

The table below sets forth for the second quarter and first half of 1999 and
1998 the percentage of net sales represented by certain items in the company's
Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Product sales and total revenue increased significantly during the three
months ended June 30, 1999 as a result of higher sales of thermal target
products.  Operating income also increased significantly from a loss in 1998
to a pretax income of $52,911 in 1999.

Gross margin improved due to product mix and improved manufacturing
efficiency, increasing to 47.6% from 44.6%.  G & A Expenses were higher due
primarily to increased marketing expense but declined as a percentage of sales
to 39.7% from 49.4% due to increased sales.

For the six month period, total sales and operating income were higher in 1999
than in 1998.  Gross profit as a percentage of sales increased to 47.9% from
40.5%.  G & A expenses were slightly higher but declined as percentage of
sales to 42.2% from 52.1%

The company has paid off its bank debt, and its interest costs are also lower.

The company recorded a non-recurring gain of $104,112 in first quarter 1999
from recovery of assets purchased with funds embezzled from the company.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


                                   TVI Corporation


                                   By: /s/ Allen E. Bender

                                   Allen E. Bender, President

                                   August 3, 1999