PITTSBURGH, PA, USA – 05 May 2008 – Industrial Scientific Corporation, a global leader in gas detection and monitoring instruments, systems and related services, is pleased to announce today that T.J. Bloom has been hired to the position of Director of Operations for Industrial Scientific Americas. In his position, T.J. will have responsibility for Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering and Supply Chain functions within the company.

PITTSBURGH, PA, USA – 14 Apr 2008 – Industrial Scientific Corporation, a global leader in gas detection and monitoring instruments, systems and related services, is pleased to announce the hiring of Scott Lordo to the newly created position of Global Director of Product Development.

PITTSBURGH, PA, USA – 28 Mar 2008 – Industrial Scientific Corporation announced today that its Corporate mission statement has been enlarged with a broader scope and vision. In the first significant re-write since 1985, the new mission reads as follows:

Our Mission

Preserving human life on,
above and below the earth

Delivering highest quality,
best customer service...
every transaction, every time

PITTSBURGH, PA, USA – 10 Mar 2008 – In order to support the growing organization, Industrial Scientific Corporation announced changes today to its corporate structure. The following organizational changes become effective immediately.

PITTSBURGH, PA, USA – 29 Feb 2008 – Industrial Scientific Corporation, a global leader in gas detection and monitoring instruments, systems and related services, is pleased to launch a new DS2 Docking Station^™ for the GasBadge^® Plus single gas monitor. The GasBadge Plus is a two-year, low-cost, personal gas detector providing protection from dangerous levels of carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, oxygen, nitrogen dioxide or sulfur dioxide.

PITTSBURGH, PA, USA – 27 Feb 2008 – Industrial Scientific Corporation, a global leader in gas detection and monitoring instruments, systems and related services, is pleased to announce that the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) has certified the MX6 iBrid^™ multi-gas monitor as intrinsically safe for use in hazardous locations. The CSA mark is the most recognized mark of safety within Canada.

PITTSBURGH, PA, USA – 19 Feb 2008 – Industrial Scientific Corporation announced that Dan Timco has been promoted to the newly created position of Global Director of Operational Excellence effective March 1, 2008. In his new role, Mr. Timco will be responsible for leading Industrial Scientific’s global efforts to achieve business excellence. He will work to integrate best practices including Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and Design for Six Sigma to improve all areas of operations.

PITTSBURGH, PA, USA – 01 Feb 2008 – Industrial Scientific Corporation announced today that Justin McElhattan was elected to the newly created position of President and Chief Operating Officer effective immediately. In his new role, Mr. McElhattan will be responsible for integrating and growing the corporation’s worldwide gas monitoring business.

PITTSBURGH, PA, USA – 31 Jan 2008 – Industrial Scientific Corporation, a global leader in gas detection and monitoring instruments, systems and related services, is pleased to announce that a new video tour of its global headquarters can be viewed on the company’s Web site.

PITTSBURGH – 28 Jan 2008 – Industrial Scientific Corporation, a global leader in gas detection and monitoring instruments, systems and related services, is pleased to announce that two new online training videos have been added to the company’s award-winning Web site.

PITTSBURGH – 28 Jan 2008 – Industrial Scientific Corporation, a global leader in gas detection and monitoring instruments, systems and related services, is pleased to announce its schedule of face-to-face training courses for 2008.

PITTSBURGH – 10 Jan 2008 – Industrial Scientific Corporation, a global leader in gas detection and monitoring instruments, systems and related services, welcomed Michael Flaherty, Honorary Consul and Senior Trade Commissioner of Canada and Margaret Lange, Canadian Consul and Trade Commissioner to its corporate headquarters today. Seeking opportunities to foster more business between Canada and the United States, the Trade Commissioners requested a visit to offer the Consulate Office’s commercial services.

PITTSBURGH, PA, USA – 09 Jan 2008 – Industrial Scientific Corp. announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Design Build Own Operate Inc. (DBO2), a leader in measuring human error in the workplace, for an undisclosed amount.  Located in San Carlos, CA, DBO2 was founded in 2001 by Barry Nelson who will continue to serve as President and CEO.  Prior to founding DBO2, Mr. Nelson held several senior leadership positions, including Managing Director, Energy and Environment for Europe, Middle East and Africa for Honeywell International.

PITTSBURGH, PA, USA – 19 Dec 2007 – Industrial Scientific Corporation, a global leader in gas detection and monitoring instruments, systems and related services, is pleased to announce that Chairman and CEO Kent McElhattan has been elected to the National Safety Council’s Board of Directors. During his two-year term, McElhattan will serve on the Board’s Finance & Audit and Strategic Planning committees.

PITTSBURGH, PA, USA – 10 Dec 2007 – Industrial Scientific Corporation, a global leader in gas detection and monitoring instruments, systems and related services, was named a finalist in the Pittsburgh Business Times Manufacturer of the Year award.  The program annually honors manufacturers in the 10-county Pittsburgh region that have achieved growth through innovation and process improvements.

PITTSBURGH – 04 Dec 2007 – Industrial Scientific Corporation, a global leader in gas detection and monitoring instruments, systems and related services, today announced the launch of its new corporate Web site.  With its intuitive navigation and dynamic design, www.indsci.com guides users through the complete gas detection online resource center.

PITTSBURGH – 12 Oct 2007 – Industrial Scientific Corporation, a global leader in gas detection and monitoring instruments, systems and related services, was named the Advanced Manufacturing Category Leader at the Pittsburgh Technology Council’s Tech 50 Awards Program. The Program annually recognizes the region’s leading technology-oriented companies in five categories for achievements in growth and innovation.

Pittsburgh, PA, USA – 13 Sep 2007 – Industrial Scientific, a global leader in gas detection and monitoring instruments, systems and related services, is pleased to announce a new “bump” test feature for the GasBadge^® line of personal and dockable single gas monitors.

Pittsburgh, PA, USA – 24 Aug 2007 – Industrial Scientific, a global leader in gas detection and monitoring instruments, systems and related services was named a finalist in the Pittsburgh Business Times “2007 Pittsburgh 100.” The award program annually recognizes the region’s fastest-growing, privately held companies.

PITTSBURGH, PA, USA – 07 Aug 2007 – To further fulfill its mission of providing the best customer service, Industrial Scientific has introduced its Firefighter Hazard Awareness course in an online format. An alternative to the ongoing classroom-based course, the online training gives students a convenient option, which allows them to learn at their own pace.

Pittsburgh, PA, USA – 29 Jun 2007 – Industrial Scientific Corporation, a global leader in gas detection and monitoring instruments, systems and related services, announced today that it has launched the BM25 Multiguard transportable multi-gas area monitor. Capable of monitoring from one to five gases through diffusion or sample draw, the BM25 Multiguard packs the benefits of a fixed-system area monitor into an easily transportable, yet rugged instrument.
 

Pittsburgh, PA, USA – 21 June 2007 – The Board of Directors of Industrial Scientific Corporation is pleased to announce that Colin Arlott has been elected as President of ISC Oldham. Mr. Arlott will be based at the company’s Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA) headquarters in Arras, France. This position reports directly to the Chairman and CEO.
 

PITTSBURGH, PA, USA – 25 May 2007 - Industrial Scientific is pleased to announce the release of a new three-minute movie describing iNet™, the world’s first complete gas monitor maintenance program. The movie can be viewed on the company’s Web site at http://www.indsci.com/inet/inet_web.html.

PITTSBURGH – 11 Apr 2007 – Allegheny County Chief Executive Dan Onorato and Allegheny County Economic Development Director Dennis Davin toured Industrial Scientific’s Oakdale, PA gas monitor manufacturing facility earlier today. The two officials also met with senior management in preparation for an upcoming business development trip to China.

PITTSBURGH, PA, USA – 10 Apr 2007 – Industrial Scientific Corporation is pleased to announce the following organizational change to support the growing organization.

PITTSBURGH, PA, USA – 02 Apr 2007 – Industrial Scientific Corporation, a global leader in gas detection and monitoring instruments, systems and related services, announced today that it has launched the MX6 iBrid™, the first gas monitor to feature a full-color LCD display screen. The MX6 is designed to detect from one to six gases including oxygen, combustible gases and up to four toxic gases.

PITTSBURGH, PA, USA – 08 Feb 2007 – Industrial Scientific Corporation a global leader in gas detection and monitoring instruments, systems and related services, sponsored a presentation by Shell Oil President John D. Hofmeister, “How the U.S. can Ensure Energy Supply for the Future.”

PITTSBURGH, PA, USA – 02 Feb 2007 – Industrial Scientific Corporation is pleased to announce the following organizational changes to support the growing organization.

PITTSBURGH, PA, USA – 29 Jan 2007 – Industrial Scientific Corporation is pleased to announce the following organizational change to support the growing organization.

PITTSBURGH, PA, USA – 19 Jan 2007 – Industrial Scientific Corporation, a global leader in gas detection and monitoring instruments, systems and related services, enhanced its full-featured, "dockable" GasBadge^® Pro single gas monitor today by introducing an electrochemical hydrogen (H₂) sensor option. This option will provide an ideal personal monitor to detect hydrogen in the range of 0-2,000 parts per million (PPM) in power plants, steel mills, refineries or other areas where low level hydrogen leaks may exist.

PITTSBURGH, PA, USA – 14 Dec 2006 – Industrial Scientific Corporation, a global leader in gas detection and monitoring instruments, systems and related services, announces its 2007 Training Central course schedule. The program includes several new face-to-face training programs as well as Web-based training initiatives. The courses were designed from direct customer feedback with the goal of assisting users with the key issues they face in managing a gas monitor program. Everything from terminology and technology of gas detection, to confined space safety is covered in the “Gas Detection Made Easy™” suite of training courses.

PITTSBURGH, PA, USA – 08 Dec 2006 – Today Industrial Scientific Corporation announced the election of Larry S. Blair to its Board of Directors at a quarterly meeting held at the corporate headquarters in Oakdale, PA.

EDMONTON, AB, CANADA – 12 Oct 2006 – Industrial Scientific Corporation, a global leader in gas detection and monitoring instruments, systems and related services, announced today the opening of a new service centre in Edmonton, Alberta. The centre will provide a solid support structure for the expansion of iNet™, a service-based solution, throughout Canada. The iNet Instrument Network™ Monitoring program effectively allows customers to outsource management of their entire gas detection fleet to the industry expert, Industrial Scientific. The total-cost-of-ownership program eliminates the most cost-intensive and time-consuming tasks involved in managing a gas monitor fleet.

PITTSBURGH, PA, USA – 02 Oct 2006 – Industrial Scientific Corporation, a global leader in gas detection and monitoring instruments, systems and related services, enhanced its full-featured, "dockable" GasBadge® Pro single gas monitor with the introduction of a low hydrogen (H₂) interference carbon monoxide (CO) sensor option. This option will provide an ideal personal monitor for applications where the presence of hydrogen in the atmosphere normally produces inaccurate readings and nuisance false alarms. The GasBadge® Pro is designed to detect carbon monoxide in the range of 0-1500 parts per million (PPM), and with a simple calibration to a common standard of carbon monoxide gas, will produce accurate readings, without false alarms, in atmospheres containing hydrogen concentrations in excess of 750 PPM.

PITTSBURGH, PA, USA – 28 Aug 2006 – Industrial Scientific Corporation, a global leader in gas detection and monitoring instruments, systems and related services, welcomed Honorary Consul of France, Mr. Jean-Pierre Collet to its corporate headquarters today. Since its acquisition of French gas detection equipment manufacturer Oldham S.A. in May, Industrial Scientific has sought to develop local and international connections that will further augment an already successful working relationship and cultural understanding among the two companies.

PITTSBURGH, PA, USA – 15 Aug 2006 – Industrial Scientific Corporation, a global leader in gas detection and monitoring instruments, systems and related services, was named one of Southwestern Pennsylvania’s top 10 advanced manufacturing companies by the Pittsburgh Technology Council. The Tech 50 Awards Program annually recognizes the region’s leading technology-oriented companies in five award categories for achievements in growth and innovation.

PITTSBURGH, PA, USA – 17 July 2006 – Industrial Scientific Corporation, a global leader in gas detection and monitoring instruments, systems and related services, has announced that the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California has selected the iNet Instrument Network™ to automate the maintenance and management of its fleet of gas detectors.

PITTSBURGH, PA, USA – 23 Jun 2006 – U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania toured Industrial Scientific’s Oakdale, PA gas monitor manufacturing facility earlier today, and conducted a town-hall-style meeting to answer questions from company employees.

PITTSBURGH, PA, USA – 21 Jun 2006 – Industrial Scientific Corporation, a global leader in gas detection and monitoring instruments, systems and related services, enhanced its full-featured, "dockable" GasBadge® Pro single gas monitor with the introduction of a Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN) sensor option. This option will provide an ideal personal monitor used by safety professionals, plant managers and first responders in precious mining and recovery, gold plating, food and beverage and hazardous materials (HazMat) markets. Providing a lifetime of gas hazard protection with more features than any single gas monitor available, GasBadge Pro can be quickly adapted with interchangeable "smart" sensors to monitor unsafe levels of oxygen or any one of the following toxic gases: ammonia, carbon monoxide, chlorine, chlorine dioxide, hydrogen cyanide, hydrogen sulfide, nitrogen dioxide, phosphine and sulfur dioxide.

PITTSBURGH, PA, USA – 09 June 2006 – Industrial Scientific Corporation announces today that its Board of Directors elected Kent D. McElhattan to the newly created position of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Kent has been Chief Executive Officer since the Corporation’s founding in 1985.

PITTSBURGH, PA, USA – 12 May 2006 – In order to increase the effectiveness of its global operations following the acquisition of Oldham S.A. of France, Industrial Scientific Corporation announced changes today to its corporate structure. The following organizational changes become effective immediately.

PITTSBURGH, PA, USA – 12 May 2006 – Industrial Scientific Corporation, a leading designer and manufacturer of portable gas detectors and gas monitoring equipment, announced today it has acquired Oldham, S.A. of France from 3i Group PLC in an all-cash transaction. Further financial terms were not disclosed.

PITTSBURGH, PA, USA – 27 Apr 2006 – Industrial Scientific Corporation, the innovative leader in gas detectors and gas monitoring equipment, will be the exclusive gas detection category sponsor of a “mock” methamphetamine laboratory at the 2006 American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Expo (AIHce). The conference will be held May 15-17 at McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, U.S.A., and attended by industrial hygienists and occupational and environmental health and safety (OEHS) professionals from around the world.

PITTSBURGH, PA, USA – 12 Apr 2006 – Industrial Scientific Corporation, the innovative leader in gas detectors and gas monitoring equipment, announces the recent achievement of renewal and registration to the newest ISO standard, ISO9001:2000. The Corporation's Quality Management System has been registered as compliant with the International Standard, which focuses on quality and customer satisfaction.

HOUSTON, TX, USA – 28 Mar 2006 – Industrial Scientific Corporation, the innovative leader in gas detectors and gas monitoring equipment, announced today the opening of a new service center in the Houston area. The center will support Industrial Scientific’s growth in that region as well as the explosive growth in the number of area customers participating in the iNet Instrument Network™ service program.

PITTSBURGH, PA, USA - 20 Mar 2006 -Industrial Scientific Corporation announced today that it has entered into an agreement that settles all litigation against BW Technologies relating to instrument docking systems. The agreement grants initial settlement and future royalty payments to Industrial Scientific. Further terms were not disclosed.

PITTSBURGH, PA, USA - 28 Feb 2006 -Industrial Scientific Corporation announces the availability of a new 74-page color catalogue, free of charge upon request. Gas Detecting and Monitoring Equipment, Vol. 5 features the company’s full line of portable and fixed gas detectors, as well as service offerings and a technical reference library.

PITTSBURGH, PA, USA - 15 Feb 2006 -Industrial Scientific Corporation is pleased to announce that the GasBadge® Plus single gas detector has received a third-party certified ingress protection (IP) rating of 66/67 and a number of agency approvals. The IP rating of 66/67 indicates that the two-year, maintenance-free monitor was tested to be dust-tight and resistant to water ingress from both water jets and immersion. This test certification further demonstrates the gas detector’s ability to reliably perform in the harshest industrial environments.