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Mindmatrix Brings on Industry Veteran Salvatore Patalano as Partner & Chief Revenue Officer


MINDMATRIX BRINGS ON INDUSTRY VETERAN SAL PATALANO AS PARTNER AND CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER

Recognized as one of the Top 100 most influential channel executives in North America, Patalano has had success as both an MSP and a senior channel executive.

“What I found most compelling about Mindmatrix was its undisputed leadership in the Channel and Sales Enablement market,” said Patalano. “Mindmatrix has an incredible history with over 20 years developing and deploying channel and sales solutions.”

Mindmatrix, the leading provider of Channel and Sales Enablement solutions via a single platform, today announced that veteran channel executive Salvatore Patalano has joined the company as Partner and Chief Revenue Officer. Patalano was most recently Chief Revenue Officer at Lenovo Software – the commercial software division of number one PC manufacturer Lenovo, where he was responsible for sales, marketing and customer success.

At Mindmatrix, Patalano directs all sales activities, including marketing, customer retention and customer success. Patalano brings a combination of extensive sales and marketing experience, channel transformation and deep expertise in the Managed Services business ensuring Mindmatrix’s success. As a former IBM Business Partner for over 17 years, and a Fortune 500 channel executive for the last 13 years, he brings a distinctly unique set of skills to the table.

“What I found most compelling about Mindmatrix was its undisputed leadership in the Channel and Sales Enablement market,” said Patalano. “Mindmatrix has an incredible history with over 20 years developing and deploying channel and sales solutions. Our market potential is virtually untapped, and my job is to correct that and drive even greater success. I’m looking forward to helping take the company to the next level and beyond.”

Patalano has spent the last 13 years in a variety of leadership roles, including a channel transformation role at IBM that helped transform the company’s entire global software channel from open to controlled distribution, a global marketing role at CA Technologies and the development of a commercial software division at Lenovo. Recognized as one of the Top 100 most influential channel executives in North America, he has had success as both an MSP and a senior channel executive.

“Sal understands global sales, go-to-market strategy, marketing and customer success in a way that few executives can hope to, and he’s got a proven track record of maximizing the growth potential of a range of businesses,” said Harbinder Khera, founder and CEO of Mindmatrix. “I’m delighted to have him as a partner. He’s joining an already successful, energetic team at the perfect time to spearhead Mindmatrix’s aggressive growth plan.”

About Mindmatrix:

Mindmatrix offers Channel & Sales Enablement solutions for direct and indirect sales channels. Mindmatrix is the only provider of a Single Unified Platform that combines PRM, Direct Sales and Channel Enablement, Channel Marketing, Marketing Automation and Sales and Marketing Asset Management. Mindmatrix takes you through every step in the sales process from lead to revenue, enabling your salespeople and channel partners to sell faster and more efficiently.

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Xhenis Levack Becomes CEO of Primoprint


Primoprint today announced Xhenis Levack as CEO, succeeding her late husband and co-founder Marc Levack, who passed away unexpectedly in 2018. Under Ms. Levack’s leadership, the print and design company has exceeded 20 percent year-over-year growth annually, added 10 new employees, and purchased a new building for additional anticipated growth in 2020.

Xhenis (pronounced Janis) Levack immigrated to the United States as a teenager. After meeting in Detroit, she and Marc married and co-founded Primoprint in Michigan in 2006. They relocated the flourishing company to Charlotte in 2010 and later to Huntersville in 2016.

Today, Levack balances raising her children and leading the company she and Marc created. “When Marc passed away, so many people advised me to sell,” she recalls. Never one to back down from a challenge, Levack stepped up as the leader of the organization. “I’m a fighter – and I wanted to make sure things were done right,” she says. “I had two kids, my employees and all of their families depending on me. And it is a labor of love – Marc and I created this business together and our employees are like family.”

While Levack is proud of the company’s success, she is constantly strategizing how to re-invest the profits into the organization and her local community. She is particularly passionate about making sure families have enough to eat, a challenge she is familiar with from her personal experiences after the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe. “Food is the basis of life. This is America,” she says. “It should be the simplest thing to have food on the table.”

As Primoprint plans to expand from its Huntersville office space into a building next door that Levack purchased in 2019, she is creating more ways to help feed her community. “I want to have an urban garden on our new property so that kids can come learn how to grow food for their families,” she says. For this immigrant-turned-CEO, the definition of success isn’t just achieving her American dream, but passing on that success to others.

To learn more about Primoprint, or to request an interview with Xhenis Levack, contact Hannah Kaminer at hannah@darbycommunications.com.

About Primoprint

Founded in 2006, Primoprint is a leader in the print and custom graphic design industry. Based in the greater Charlotte area, Primoprint prides itself on its passionate in-house design team, charismatic US-based customer service, and creation of innovative products. Primoprint prioritizes environmentally conscious printing, empowering women, and giving back to the local community. Learn more at http://www.primoprint.com/ or follow on social @PrimoprintUS.

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White Wolf Capital Announces Promotions and a New Hire


White Wolf Capital LLC (“White Wolf”), a private investment firm focused on making control-investments in leading middle market companies, is pleased to announce a number of promotions and a new hire.

Team Promotions

Richard Leggio II has been promoted to Managing Director. Richard joined White Wolf in March 2018 as Vice President. Prior to joining White Wolf, Richard worked at Centerbridge Partners, J.P. Morgan and Cerberus Capital Management.

Andres Gutierrez has been promoted to Vice President. Andres joined White Wolf in January 2017 as an Associate. Prior to joining White Wolf, Andres worked at Houlihan Lokey and Deloitte & Touche.

Alon Debbi has been promoted to Senior Associate. Alon joined White Wolf in September 2015 as an Analyst. Prior to joining White Wolf, Alon served in the Israeli Defense Forces.

Elie Azar, Founder and CEO of White Wolf commented: “I am very pleased to announce the promotions of Richard, Andres and Alon. Each played an integral part in the firm’s expansion and development and I congratulate them on their achievements”. Azar continued, “Our remarkable growth over the last few years would not have been possible were it not for all the hard work and dedication of our valued portfolio company team members. Last but not least, I would also like to acknowledge and thank our investors for all their support and trust over the years”.

For further details about our team, please visit us at: http://www.whitewolfcapital.com/team.html.

New Team Member

White Wolf is also excited to announce a key new hire. Blake Conner will join the firm in March as Vice President. Among other things, Blake will be responsible for leading and executing private equity transactions, overseeing investments as well as assisting in various portfolio management activities.

Prior to joining White Wolf, Blake was a Vice President at RBC Capital Markets where he held both investment banking and leveraged finance positions. Prior to RBC Capital Markets, Blake was an investment banking analyst with Raymond James.

About White Wolf

White Wolf is a private investment firm that began operations in late 2011 and is focused on management buyouts, recapitalizations and investments in leading middle market companies. In general, White Wolf seeks both mezzanine and private equity investment opportunities in companies that are headquartered in North America with $10 million to $100 million in revenues and up to $10 million in EBITDA. Preferred industries include: manufacturing, business services, information technology, security, aerospace and defense. For further information, please visit: http://www.whitewolfcapital.com.

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Corporate Class Inc. Announces Diversity and Inclusion Appointment


I have a passion for diversity and addressing the barriers people face in leadership. For over two decades, at the University of Toronto, I’ve held divergent senior executive and leadership roles. I understand how Diversity and Inclusion fuel innovation.

This newly created appointment strengthens CCI’s mission to uncover the potential of individuals through leadership presence training—and empower people to succeed within their organizations. Today, Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) are pivotal to positive, productive leadership and represent a touchpoint for organizations to reflect and reinforce their core brand strategies.

CCI President and Founder Diane Craig explained, “We’re in the business of ensuring human connections count. Respect, diversity and inclusivity are at the forefront of today’s workplace environment, not ‘nice-to-have,’ but critical ‘must-have,’ values.”

Although D&I are on many organizations’ agendas, we help senior leaders move from good intention to implementation. We develop strategies and programs to improve culture, enhance equity—and attract and retain a diverse talent pipeline.

Dr. Zinaty is an advocate of leadership and inclusion within organizations. Commenting on her appointment, Dr. Zinaty stated, “I have a passion for diversity and addressing the barriers people face in leadership. For over two decades, at the University of Toronto, I’ve held divergent senior executive and leadership roles. I understand how Diversity and Inclusion fuel innovation.”

Dr. Zinaty holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from the joint program with the Rotman School of Business and the Henley School of Business. Her research focuses on business leadership, diversity, inclusion and the future of leadership.

To learn more about Diversity and Inclusion training and consulting, contact gzinaty@corporateclassinc.com

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John Mattone Selected as World’s Top Professional Coach for Second Consecutive Year


World's Top Leadership Coach and Executive Coach

John Mattone, Leadership & Executive Coach

John Mattone, leading CEO and professional coach around the world, has been selected as the ‘World’s #1 Coaching Authority’ for the second consecutive year by Global Gurus.

As a best-selling author and globally-renowned coach, speaker, and educator, John Mattone will be honored for the second year in a row at the Annual Gala in May 2020 presented by Global Gurus in Bali.

As a reputable research organization, Global Gurus first honored Mattone in July 2019 at the Annual Gala in Toronto. While inclusion in the Global Gurus Top 30 Global Coaches is an honor in itself, being distinguished as the world’s best professional coach is a very special honor. This selection is based on professional accomplishments, contributions to the field of coaching, leadership, research, peer respect, and pioneering thought leadership.

Mattone is the creator of the unique, powerful, and game-changing Intelligent Leadership (IL) Executive Coaching philosophy and process. Since 2012, Mattone has used his proprietary coaching methodology with more than 50 global CEOs, top government leaders, and professional athletes to help them become stronger, more effective, and vibrant leaders in their professional and personal lives.

Mattone has served as the executive coach to the late Steve Jobs, as well as to the former, legendary CEO of PepsiCo, Roger Enrico.

Mattone and his company, John Mattone-Global, Inc., are the owners of numerous registered trademarks awarded (or, in the process of being awarded) by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) including: John Mattone; John Mattone Intelligent Leadership Certified Executive Coach; Intelligent Leadership; Intelligent Leadership Certified Executive Coaching; Mattone Leadership Enneagram Inventory; Strategic-Tactical Leadership Index-360; The 5 Cultures of Culture Assessment (5CCA); Cultural Transformation Readiness Assessment-40 (CTRA-40); Assessment-Driven Individual Leadership Development Planning; Intelligent Leadership Development Strategies Resource Library; and, Intelligent Leadership Development Accelerators.

Mattone is also the creator of John Mattone University (JMU), which offers the unique & game-changing Intelligent Leadership (IL) Executive Coaching blueprint for success – accredited by the International Coach Federation.

Since 2017, Mattone has personally mentored over 450 global executive coaches from 52 countries in his proprietary IL philosophy, processes and tools. JMU also offers: 2.5 Day Intelligent Leadership Retreat; C-Level Aspire Elite Mastermind; The Intelligent Leader 4-Day Mastermind Immersion; and, a series of award-winning virtual and online leadership development programs. These programs include the 50 Laws of Intelligent Leadership Online Academy.

After 15 years working in the corporate workforce, Mattone re-launched his business in 2010 with a mission to help leaders, future leaders and organizations break through to become the best they can be.

The greatest testimony to Mattone’s core purpose, which made him realize his dream, is his many philanthropic endeavors, which include creating an endowed scholarship fund in his name at the University of Central Florida (UCF). UCF is where Mattone graduated in 1980 as first in his class with an MS in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. This led to the creation of ‘The John Mattone Leadership & Coaching Scholarship’ which is awarded annually to a deserving Master’s or Ph.D. student who shows great promise and potential in the field of coaching and leadership.

About John Mattone

John Mattone is a best-selling author, the world’s #1 authority on Intelligent Leadership and one of the world’s most in-demand CEO coaches & leadership speakers. In 2017 and 2018, the research organization, Globalgurus.org recognized John Mattone as one of the top three coaching authorities in the world alongside Tony Robbins and Marshall Goldsmith and, in 2019 and 2020, he was awarded the prestigious world’s #1 coaching authority ranking. John was also a finalist for the 2017 Thinkers50 Leadership Award recognizing the world’s top leadership authority and thinker.

John Mattone is the creator and master of the unique & game-changing Intelligent Leadership (IL) Executive Coaching blueprint for success – accredited by the International Coach Federation. Since 2017, John Mattone has personally coached and mentored over 450 global executive coaches from 52 countries in his proprietary IL philosophy, process and tools. John Mattone is the former executive coach to the late Steve Jobs and the former legendary CEO of PepsiCo, Roger Enrico.

John is the author of nine books, including four best-sellers: Talent Leadership, Intelligent Leadership, Cultural Transformations and The Intelligent Leader (October 2019: #1 Amazon Best-Selling New Release; #1 Best New Leadership Book of 2019 and 48th Best Leadership Book of All Time-Bookauthority.org).

Always wanting to help others and give back, John has created an annual scholarship, the John Mattone Endowed Graduate Scholarship Fund for Executive Coaching and Leadership at the University of Central Florida (UCF).

About Global Gurus

Global Gurus is a research organization. We make our revenue from our advertisers at our sites and not from a GURU or GURU candidate. Unlike other “Top Guru” or “Best…” lists out there, we do not sell our rankings nor do we give any ranking consideration to organizations who advertise. All Global Guru Sites choose remarkable leaders who make an impact, from people who took time to vote for them and who have been chosen and voted for by the people/public/our audience. They are NOT industry leaders, but people who support knowledge and personal / organisational development in their fields through speaking, training, books, and media.

For more information on our criteria for these thought leader lists, please see the “Global Guru Criteria”.

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Haute Residence Welcomes Bartron Real Estate Group To Its Exclusive Real Estate Network


The Bartron Real Estate Group team includes Lorie F. Bartron, a 30-year real estate veteran ranked worldwide in the top ½ of 1% of all Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices agents.

From Santa Barbara to Montecito to Hope Ranch and everywhere in between, Bartron Real Estate Group defines luxury living. With strong community connections and comprehensive knowledge of the high-end market, our award-winning team knows Santa Barbara County and what makes it an incredible place to call home. We’ve helped our clients successfully buy and sell chic oceanfront villas, sprawling mountaintop ranches, wine country estates and so much more.

Visit Bartron Real Estate Group’s website at https://www.santabarbarahomes.com/

The Bartron Real Estate Group team includes Lorie F. Bartron, a 30-year real estate veteran ranked worldwide in the top ½ of 1% of all Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices agents; Elisa Bartron Hills, a Santa Barbara native and marketing guru whose detailed familiarity of her hometown makes her a valuable resource for our clients; Rachel Brown, a long-term resident of Santa Barbara possessing a keen attention to detail and penchant for personalized service; Beth Goodman, also a long-time Santa Barbara resident, with an entrepreneurial spirit and family heritage in real estate and architecture; and Christopher Smith, a project management expert leveraging his knack for building creative and strategic relationships to benefit our clients.

Collectively, Bartron Real Estate Group team members have spent decades honing their real estate skills. This wealth of industry expertise means we specialize in a wide range of properties for luxury buyers and sellers, including single-family homes, stylish downtown apartments, high-end estates, and exclusive, new-construction developments. And with each client, we craft a highly customized plan to ensure that together, we’ll accomplish your real estate goals. Known for our unparalleled negotiation skills and excellence in customer service, we create an easy and effective experience for our clients that puts your needs first, always.

About Haute Residence:

Designed as a partnership-driven luxury real estate portal, Haute Residence connects its affluent readers with top real estate professionals, while offering the latest in real estate news, showcasing the world’s most extraordinary residences on the market and sharing expert advice from its knowledgeable and experienced real estate partners.

The invitation-only luxury real estate network, which partners with just one agent in every market, unites a distinguished collective of leading real estate agents and brokers and highlights the most extravagant properties in leading markets around the globe for affluent buyers, sellers, and real estate enthusiasts.

HauteResidence.com has grown to be the number one news source for million-dollar listings, high-end residential developments, celebrity real estate, and more.

Access all of this information and more by visiting: http://www.hauteresidence.com

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Top Tips For Saving Car Insurance Money


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“Car insurance costs can be lowered, when using the right strategies. Visit our website to find out more ways to reduce auto insurance costs”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

Auto insurance is an important service for any driver. It provides financial support when the policyholder is faced with car repairs costs or medical treatment bills. In order to get access to these benefits, drivers must invest a considerable amount of money. Use car insurance quotes, provided by https://compare-autoinsurance.org/, to track the most beneficial offers.

Car insurance costs are influenced by multiple factors. Some of these factors are under policyholder’s control. These are the best ways to save on car insurance:


  • If possible, select the highest deductible level. Collision and comprehensive coverage require deductibles before the insurer handles the claim. A high deductible means more financial responsibility assumed by the policyholder. Insurance companies will lower their costs. However, it is recommended to carefully choose a financially comfortable deductible level.
  • Avoid buying PIP or Medicare coverage, unless required. Buying PIP and Medicare car coverage is not crucial if the policyholder has a solid health insurance plan. Buy online the minimum PIP/Medicare if required by the state.
  • Ask insurance representatives to provide a list of available discounts. Each insurance company has a series of discounts to offer. Ask an insurance agent or customer support to provide a list of available discounts and requirements for each of them. The most common discounts include low mileage, safety gear, multi-car insurance, loyalty and no-claim bonus.
  • Make sure that the insurer is notified about major life changes. The insurance company may not be informed that some major aspects of the client’s life have changed. Marital status, workplace, and retirement are very influential for insurance premiums.
  • Pay for the whole coverage term in advance. The cost of paying for the entire policy in a single turn is usually cheaper than paying monthly premiums. Keep in mind that this will also save the insurance company money since they do not have to pay certain administrative costs monthly.
  • Consider a car’s safety rating before purchasing it. It is recommended to check the top safety picks list every year, before making a purchase. Look for family cars that are considered really safe. They are the cheapest and easier to insure.

Compare-autoinsurance.org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

For more information and money-saving tips, please visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/.

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BERMANFALK welcomes new Business Development Executive Dan Ryan to the team


BERMANFALK Hospitality Group is pleased to announce the addition of Dan Ryan as the new Business Development Executive. In joining the sales team, Dan will assist with business development throughout North America and take direct sales responsibility for the Northeastern United States.

As the former CEO of Beachwood Custom, Dan has worked in all facets of the hospitality industry, including design, purchasing, and manufacturing.

“I’m excited to be a part of a company regarded as industry leaders,” said Dan Ryan. “My experiences over the years and connections in the industry will complement this team as we continue to grow.”

He will also be involved in upcoming events for BERMANFALK, including the Boutique Design Winter Forum from February 11 to 13, 2020, and the Hospitality Design Summit from February 26 to 28, 2020.

BERMANFALK has more than 40 staff members in Canada, China, and Vietnam, as well as representatives located across North America. Recent projects include work with the Hilton Bonnet Creek, Moxy NYC East Village, Conrad Washington DC, Fairmont Vancouver Airport, and Sheraton Waikiki.

“We are very pleased to have Dan join the BERMANFALK team,” said Gary Berman, president of BERMANFALK Hospitality Group. “Dan has years of experience in the casegoods business, and he has many long standing relationships with key stakeholders in the hospitality industry.”

About BERMANFALK

Since 2007, BERMANFALK has been delivering an unrivalled designer experience and meticulous casegoods and seating manufacturing to the hospitality industry. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, the international company has representatives and projects located throughout the United States and Canada. BERMANFALK’s expert manufacturing team offers many custom services to ensure designs come to life exactly as our clients envisioned.

For more information, visit http://www.bermanfalk.com.

Follow the company on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/bermanfalk and Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/bermanfalk.

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When Should Drivers Review Their Current Auto Coverage Options


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“Drivers should check if they still pay for really good insurance plans. Check the insurance market every 6 month”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

Compare-autoinsurance.org has released a new blog post that explains to drivers when is the best time to review their current car insurance coverage options.

For more info and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/best-time-to-review-your-current-car-insurance-policy/

Reviewing the current coverage plans ensures that the policyholder still benefits from competitive rates and fair prices. By doing so, the risk of overpaying is greatly reduced. Keep in mind that some companies still practice price optimization, slightly increasing car insurance costs for no reason. Get car insurance quotes from http://compare-autoinsurance.org/ and compare prices.


  • It is recommended to scan the insurance market and get quotes at least 2 times a year. Most companies prefer to issue a 6-months contract. Thus, realistically speaking, a driver should check the insurance market 2 times a year, before each renewal. To give sufficient time for analyzing the currently existing offers, drivers should get quotes with one month before the renewal date.
  • Whenever the policyholder takes into consideration changing the insurance provider. There are so many reasons why a person may be disappointed by the current driver and want to switch it. However, it is not a good idea to blindly pick a company. Again, get quotes and seek for better offers, including newcomer discounts. Make sure to synch the expiration date of the current provider with the start time of the new one. Having insurance gaps will greatly increase insurance costs.
  • When dropping unused or useless coverage. When the car becomes old and with really reduced value, it is time to drop full coverage. Time depreciation reduces a car’s value. If the car’s value is less than 10 full coverage premiums, consider dropping full coverage.
  • When there are major life changes. With new changes, maybe it is time to change coverage or ask for discounts. Marital status, age, number of drivers and occupation are top influential factors.

Compare-autoinsurance.org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

For more information, please visit http://compare-autoinsurance.org/

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Industrial Scientific Welcomes Marc Osgoodby as Vice President of Global Sales


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“Marc brings with him a wealth of experience in technology and IoT-focused organizations, while also embodying our culture of humility, integrity, and service to others.”

Industrial Scientific, the global leader in gas detection and connected safety, is pleased to announce that Marc Osgoodby has joined the company as vice president of global sales. Marc will be responsible for leading Industrial Scientific’s global go-to-market strategy and sales teams.

Marc most recently was senior vice president of global sales at Sierra Wireless, a company that provides businesses with Internet of Things (IoT) devices, software, and services. Prior to Sierra Wireless, Marc led sales teams and go-to-market strategies with Honeywell Scanning and Mobility.

“Marc brings with him a wealth of experience in technology and IoT-focused organizations, while also embodying our culture of humility, integrity, and service to others,” said Parker Burke, senior vice president and general manager of Industrial Scientific. “We are thrilled to have Marc join the company.”

Marc holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of William & Mary and a Master of Business Administration from Rutgers University.

About Industrial Scientific Corporation

As a global leader in connected safety, Industrial Scientific provides gas detection products, services and software to keep workers safe in hazardous environments. To date, the company supports 3,000 iNet® customers and monitors 360,000 devices across 13,000 sites. Established in 1985 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Industrial Scientific has more than 1,200 global employees across 21 countries committed to preserving human life and eliminating death on the job by the year 2050. Industrial Scientific is also the parent company to Predictive Solutions Corporation (http://www.predictivesolutions.com) and Intelex Technologies (http://www.intelex.com). For more information, visit http://www.indsci.com.

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