Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Security Industry News; Visualant (OTCBB:VSUL) Subsidiary TransTech Systems to Exhibit at the Northeast Security & Systems Contractors Exposition

SEATTLE - May 25, 2011 (Investorideas.com Defense Newswire) - Visualant, Inc. (OTCBB: VSUL), a pioneer provider of industry-leading color based identification and diagnostic solutions, an emerging leader in security and authentication systems technology and distributor of a wide variety of security solutions through its wholly-owned subsidiary, TransTech Systems, Inc., is pleased to announce that TransTech Systems will be exhibiting at the Northeast Security & Systems Contractors Exposition on May 26, 2011 at the Royal Plaza Trade Center in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
With over 30 years of success, the Northeast Security & Systems Contractors Exposition (NSSCE) is the largest security event in the northeast. NSSCE offers more than 100 exhibitors at the one day expo, ranging from manufacturers, distributors, dealers, owners, and installers. The NSSCE will also host free product labs and seminars throughout the day. The one day, Thursday May 26th, exposition runs from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Visit www.neacc.org for more information.
TransTech Systems (www.ttsys.com) will be exhibiting the latest in identification card printing and encoding systems and access control products from manufacturers such as Evolis and Farpointe Data. TransTech will be highlighting the new CoG-1000 (Cards on the Go) field programmer, which allows for 26 bit Wiegand HID, AWID, and Pyramid-compatible credentials to be programmed by the dealer in their own facility or in the field. See these and other popular security industry products on display in TransTech�s booth #906.
About Visualant, Inc.
Visualant, Inc. (OTCBB: VSUL) develops low-cost, high speed, light-based security and quality control solutions for use in homeland security, anti-counterfeiting, forgery/fraud prevention, brand protection and process control applications. Our patent-pending technology uses controlled illumination with specific bands of light, to establish a unique spectral signature for both individual and classes of items. When matched against existing databases, these spectral signatures allow precise identification and authentication of any item or substance. This breakthrough optical sensing and data capture technology is called Spectral Pattern Matching ("SPM"). SPM technology can be miniaturized and is easily integrated into a variety of hand-held or fixed mount configurations, and can be combined in the same package as a bar-code or biometric scanner.
Through its wholly owned subsidiary, TransTech Systems, Inc., the Company provides security and authentication solutions to security and law enforcement markets throughout the United States.
Contact:
Visualant, Inc.:
Lynn Felsinger
206 903 1351
Lynn@visualant.net
Investor Relations
Paul DeRiso
Core Consulting Group
925-465-6088
paul@coreconsultingroup.com
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Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Security Industry News; Visualant (OTCBB:VSUL) Closes $1.0 Million Financing; Plans to Accelerate Its Growth Strategy

SEATTLE - May 24, 2011 (Investorideas.com Defense Newswire) - Visualant, Inc. (OTCBB: VSUL), a pioneer provider of industry-leading color-based identification and diagnostic solutions, an emerging leader in security and authentication systems technology and distributor of a wide variety of security solutions through its wholly owned subsidiary, TransTech Systems, Inc., announced today that it closed a $1.0 million financing.
The financing, led by Gemini Strategies LLC of San Diego, CA, and New York, and Ascendiant Capital Partners LLC of Irvine, CA, provides capital for Visualant to continue with the execution of its strategic plans, including the funding of its planned acquisitions and the market development of its Spectral Pattern Matching Technology.
The financing, in the form of a 10% convertible debenture, has a floor conversion price of $0.35 per share, subject to adjustment, and includes warrants for 2.4 million shares that are exercisable at a price of $0.50 per share for five years. The financing provides for an additional $1.0 million investment option within the one-year agreement at $1.00 per share and has a floor conversion price of $.70 per share, subject to adjustment.
"We are pleased to secure the support of Gemini Strategies and Ascendiant Capital Partners," said Ron Erickson, Visualant CEO. "Their investment provides the resources for Visualant to accelerate the execution of our growth plans."
About Visualant, Inc.
Visualant, Inc. (OTCBB: VSUL) develops low-cost, high speed, light-based security and quality control solutions for use in homeland security, anti-counterfeiting, forgery/fraud prevention, brand protection and process control applications. Our patent-pending technology uses controlled illumination with specific bands of light, to establish a unique spectral signature for both individual and classes of items. When matched against existing databases, these spectral signatures allow precise identification and authentication of any item or substance. This breakthrough optical sensing and data capture technology is called Spectral Pattern Matching ("SPM"). SPM technology can be miniaturized and is easily integrated into a variety of hand-held or fixed mount configurations, and can be combined in the same package as a bar-code or biometric scanner.
Through its wholly owned subsidiary, TransTech Systems, Inc., the Company provides security and authentication solutions to security and law enforcement markets throughout the United States.
Contact:
Visualant, Inc.:
Lynn Felsinger
206 903 1351
Lynn@visualant.net
Investor Relations
Paul DeRiso
Core Consulting Group
925-465-6088
paul@coreconsultingroup.com
Visualant, Inc. (OTCBB:VSUL) Featured showcase company on Investorideas.com and related security portals and blogs
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Disclosure and Disclaimer: Visualant, Inc. (OTCBB:VSUL) is a paid advertising featured showcase company on Investorideas.com and related security portals and blogs.
(1500 per month and $five thousand per month in restricted 144 shares)

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Security Industry News; Tobin Smith's NBT Equity Group Updates Visualant (OTCBB:VSUL) Research

SEATTLE - May 18, 2011 (Investorideas.com Defense Newswire) - Visualant, Inc. (OTCBB: VSUL), a pioneer provider of industry-leading color based identification and diagnostic solutions, an emerging leader in security and authentication systems technology and distributor of a wide variety of security solutions through its wholly-owned subsidiary, TransTech Systems, Inc., announced today that NBT Equity Research LLC has released an updated research report on the Company. The updated research report can be accessed through the Visualant website at www.visualant.net or on the NBT Equity Research website at http://www.nbtequitiesresearch.com/company/visualant-vsul.
NBT Equity Research LLC is a member of the NBT Equity Group LLC. They were founded by well known research analyst Tobin Smith. Tobin Smith is a contributing market analyst for Fox News Channel and a regular panelist on its highly rated "Bulls & Bears" weekly investment program.
About Visualant, Inc.
Visualant, Inc. (OTCBB: VSUL) develops low-cost, high speed, light-based security and quality control solutions for use in homeland security, anti-counterfeiting, forgery/fraud prevention, brand protection and process control applications. Our patent-pending technology uses controlled illumination with specific bands of light, to establish a unique spectral signature for both individual and classes of items. When matched against existing databases, these spectral signatures allow precise identification and authentication of any item or substance. This breakthrough optical sensing and data capture technology is called Spectral Pattern Matching ("SPM"). SPM technology can be miniaturized and is easily integrated into a variety of hand-held or fixed mount configurations, and can be combined in the same package as a bar-code or biometric scanner.
Through its wholly owned subsidiary, TransTech Systems, Inc., the Company provides security and authentication solutions to security and law enforcement markets throughout the United States.
Contact:
Visualant, Inc.:
Lynn Felsinger
206 903 1351
Lynn@visualant.net
Investor Relations
Paul DeRiso
Core Consulting Group
925-465-6088
paul@coreconsultingroup.com
Visualant, Inc. (OTCBB:VSUL) Featured showcase company on Investorideas.com and related security portals and blogs
Visit the showcase page: http://www.investorideas.com/CO/VSUL/
Disclosure and Disclaimer: Visualant, Inc. (OTCBB:VSUL) is a paid advertising featured showcase company on Investorideas.com and related security portals and blogs.
(1500 per month and $five thousand per month in restricted 144 shares)

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Security Industry News; Marco Hegyi, Seasoned Technology Executive, Named Visualant (OTCBB:VSUL) Chairman

SEATTLE - May 12, 2011 (Investorideas.com Defense Newswire) - Visualant, Inc. (OTCBB: VSUL), a pioneer provider of industry-leading color based identification and diagnostic solutions, an emerging leader in security and authentication systems technology and distributor of a wide variety of security solutions through its wholly-owned subsidiary, TransTech Systems, Inc., is pleased to announce that Marco Hegyi has been named Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company.
Mr. Hegyi has served as an independent director at Visualant since 2008. He has been a principal with The Chasm Group since 2006, and serves as a strategic advisor to both public and private companies. Mr. Hegyi's passion is in helping companies expand their businesses with innovative technologies and collaborative partnerships. Over the course of his 30 years in the technology industry, he has worked at Yahoo!, Microsoft, and held executive roles in several other companies.
"We are very excited to have Marco Hegyi's greater participation in the leadership of the Company," said Ron Erickson, Visualant CEO. "Marco's significant experience in bringing new products to market is a tremendous asset for Visualant as we bring our Spectral Pattern Matching ("SPM") technology out of the laboratory and into the marketplace."
As Chairman, Mr. Hegyi will work with Visualant management and SPM inventors Dr. Tom Furness and Dr. Brian Schowengerdt, both of whom have recently joined the Company as consultants.
"Visualant's unique and patented SPM technology is transformative and provides a foundation for numerous applications," stated Hegyi. "In this expanded role, I will help align recent and future acquisitions to realize the potential of SPM technology and deliver solutions for our customer's security and authentication needs."
About Visualant, Inc.
Visualant, Inc. (OTCBB: VSUL) develops low-cost, high speed, light-based security and quality control solutions for use in homeland security, anti-counterfeiting, forgery/fraud prevention, brand protection and process control applications. Our patent-pending technology uses controlled illumination with specific bands of light, to establish a unique spectral signature for both individual and classes of items. When matched against existing databases, these spectral signatures allow precise identification and authentication of any item or substance. This breakthrough optical sensing and data capture technology is called Spectral Pattern Matching ("SPM"). SPM technology can be miniaturized and is easily integrated into a variety of hand-held or fixed mount configurations, and can be combined in the same package as a bar-code or biometric scanner.
Through its wholly owned subsidiary, TransTech Systems, Inc., the Company provides security and authentication solutions to security and law enforcement markets throughout the United States.
Contact:
Visualant, Inc.:
Lynn Felsinger
206 903 1351
Lynn@visualant.net
Investor Relations
Paul DeRiso
Core Consulting Group
925-465-6088
paul@coreconsultingroup.com
Visualant, Inc. (OTCBB:VSUL) Featured showcase company on Investorideas.com and related security portals and blogs
Visit the showcase page: http://www.investorideas.com/CO/VSUL/
Disclosure and Disclaimer: Visualant, Inc. (OTCBB:VSUL) is a paid advertising featured showcase company on Investorideas.com and related security portals and blogs.
(1500 per month and $five thousand per month in restricted 144 shares)

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Security Industry News; Visualant (OTCBB:VSUL) Retains Dr. Brian Schowengerdt, Co-Inventor of Spectral Pattern Matching Technology

SEATTLE - May 10, 2011 (Investorideas.com Defense Newswire) - Visualant, Inc. (OTCBB: VSUL), a pioneer provider of industry-leading color based identification and diagnostic solutions, an emerging leader in security and authentication systems technology and distributor of a wide variety of security solutions through its wholly-owned subsidiary, TransTech Systems, Inc., is pleased to announce that Dr. Brian Schowengerdt, a co-inventor of Visualant's Spectral Pattern Matching (SPM) technology will consult with the Company.
Dr. Schowengerdt's work focuses on the intersection of the fields of photonics and biological sensory systems. He has developed novel 3D capture and display technologies using scanned light while at the University of Washington's Human Photonics Laboratory, the Department of Mechanical Engineering, and the Human Interface Technology Laboratory. In addition to giving numerous invited talks at conferences such as the Optical Society of America, Frontiers in Optics, and Optics and Photonics Japan, he has authored a wide range of articles and patents on optical and photonic systems. Dr. Schowengerdt is the program chair for 3D technology and chair of the Display Systems Committee of the Society for Information Display, and sits on the editorial board of multiple academic journals.
"The Visualant team is very pleased to have the active involvement of Dr. Brian Schowengerdt. He has been instrumental in the creation and development of the Visualant technology," said Ron Erickson, Company CEO. "We look forward to having Brian's capable assistance as we expand the reach and applications of the SPM technology and grow the Company to the next level."
"As a co-creator of the Visualant Spectral Pattern Matching technology I have a special commitment to its broad use in the marketplace as an authentication and diagnostic tool," stated Dr. Schowengerdt. "I look forward to assisting the Company as it exploits the many opportunities before it."
About Visualant, Inc.
Visualant, Inc. (OTCBB: VSUL) develops low-cost, high speed, light-based security and quality control solutions for use in homeland security, anti-counterfeiting, forgery/fraud prevention, brand protection and process control applications. Our patent-pending technology uses controlled illumination with specific bands of light, to establish a unique spectral signature for both individual and classes of items. When matched against existing databases, these spectral signatures allow precise identification and authentication of any item or substance. This breakthrough optical sensing and data capture technology is called Spectral Pattern Matching ("SPM"). SPM technology can be miniaturized and is easily integrated into a variety of hand-held or fixed mount configurations, and can be combined in the same package as a bar-code or biometric scanner.
Through its wholly owned subsidiary, TransTech Systems, Inc., the Company provides security and authentication solutions to security and law enforcement markets throughout the United States.
Contact:
Visualant, Inc.:
Lynn Felsinger
206 903 1351
Lynn@visualant.net
Investor Relations
Paul DeRiso
Core Consulting Group
925-465-6088
paul@coreconsultingroup.com
Visualant, Inc. (OTCBB:VSUL) Featured showcase company on Investorideas.com and related security portals and blogs
Visit the showcase page: http://www.investorideas.com/CO/VSUL/
Disclosure and Disclaimer: Visualant, Inc. (OTCBB:VSUL) is a paid advertising featured showcase company on Investorideas.com and related security portals and blogs.
(1500 per month and $five thousand per month in restricted 144 shares)

Friday, May 6, 2011

Security Industry News; Visualant (OTCBB:VSUL) Revenues Jump 100% for Quarter Ending March 31, 2011

SEATTLE - May 6, 2011 (Investorideas.com Defense Newswire) - Summary of Operating Results from Continuing Operations
Security Company Visualant, Inc. (OTCBB: VSUL) reports results for the quarter ending March 31, 2011, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2010:
  • Revenues- increased 100% to $2,866,000 from $0.
  • Gross profit- increased 100% to $345,000 from $0.
  • Net loss was $520,000 as compared to $231,000 for the same quarter in 2010. The loss was due to costs to expand its investor base and annual share issuances to directors.
  • Net loss per share was $.01 per share as compared to $.01 per share from the same quarter in 2010.
  • Cash flow provided by operations was $928,000 as compared to $(145,000).
Key Accomplishments
  • Successfully licensed the Visualant Spectral Pattern Matching (�SPM�) Technology for environmental applications to Javelin LLC.
  • Entered into a Letter of Intent to acquire Eagle Technologies, Inc. and commenced due diligence with an anticipated closing during the three months ended June 30, 2011.
  • Entered into a consulting agreement with Lance Gima, retired former head of the State of California Forensics' Laboratory to pursue forensic applications of the SPM technology.
  • Secured additional institutional funding from Seaside 88 Advisors LLC.
  • Continued development of Visualant's SPM technology and demonstrated the technology at leading industry trade shows.
The company's CEO, Ron Erickson, said, �We are pleased to announce that our 100% subsidiary, TransTech Systems, Inc., reported strong revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2011. With their continuing growth through their 300 plus dealer channel and direct relationship with major clients, we expect TransTech to continue to report strong revenues. In the coming months we should see further revenue growth with our planned acquisitions and the movement into the marketplace of our SPM technology.�
About Visualant, Inc.
Visualant, Inc. (OTCBB: VSUL) develops low-cost, high speed, light-based security and quality control solutions for use in homeland security, anti-counterfeiting, forgery/fraud prevention, brand protection and process control applications. Our patent-pending technology uses controlled illumination with specific bands of light, to establish a unique spectral signature for both individual and classes of items. When matched against existing databases, these spectral signatures allow precise identification and authentication of any item or substance. This breakthrough optical sensing and data capture technology is called Spectral Pattern Matching ("SPM"). SPM technology can be miniaturized and is easily integrated into a variety of hand-held or fixed mount configurations, and can be combined in the same package as a bar-code or biometric scanner.
Through its wholly owned subsidiary, TransTech Systems, Inc., the Company provides security and authentication solutions to security and law enforcement markets throughout the United States.
Safe Harbor Statement
"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This press release contains forward-looking statements (within the meaning of Section 27a of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21e of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) regarding us and our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. Forward-looking statements in this press release reflect the good faith judgment of our management and are based on facts and factors currently known to us. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results and outcomes may differ materially from the results and outcomes discussed in the forward-looking statements as a result of either the matters set forth or incorporated in this press release generally or certain economic and business factors, some of which may be unknown to and/or beyond the control of Visualant, Inc. Specifically, we are exposed to various risks related to our need for additional financing to support our technology development, the sale of a significant number of our shares of common stock could depress the price of our common stock, acquiring or investing in new businesses and ongoing operations, we may incur losses in the future and the market price of our common stock may be volatile. Readers are urged not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. We do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect any event or circumstance that may arise after the date of the press release.
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Visualant, Inc.:
Lynn Felsinger
206 903 1351
Lynn@visualant.net
Investor Relations
Paul DeRiso
Core Consulting Group
925-465-6088
paul@coreconsultingroup.com
Visualant, Inc. (OTCBB:VSUL) Featured showcase company on Investorideas.com and related security portals and blogs
Visit the showcase page: http://www.investorideas.com/CO/VSUL/
Disclosure and Disclaimer: Visualant, Inc. (OTCBB:VSUL) is a paid advertising featured showcase company on Investorideas.com and related security portals and blogs.
(1500 per month and $five thousand per month in restricted 144 shares)

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Security and Defense Stock Update; Visualant (OTCBB:VSUL) Revenues Jump 100% for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2011

SEATTLE - May 5, 2011 (Investorideas.com Defense Newswire) - Summary of Operating Results from Continuing Operations
Visualant, Inc. (OTCBB: VSUL) announced the following results for the three months ended March 31, 2011, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2010:
  • Revenues- increased 100% to $2,866,000 from $0.
  • Gross profit- increased 100% to $345,000 from $0.
  • Net loss was $520,000 as compared to $231,000 for the same quarter in 2010. The loss was due to costs to expand its investor base and annual share issuances to directors.
  • Net loss per share was $.01 per share as compared to $.01 per share from the same quarter in 2010.
  • Cash flow provided by operations was $928,000 as compared to $(145,000).
Key Accomplishments
  • Successfully licensed the Visualant Spectral Pattern Matching (�SPM�) Technology for environmental applications to Javelin LLC.
  • Entered into a Letter of Intent to acquire Eagle Technologies, Inc. and commenced due diligence with an anticipated closing during the three months ended June 30, 2011.
  • Entered into a consulting agreement with Lance Gima, retired former head of the State of California Forensics' Laboratory to pursue forensic applications of the SPM technology.
  • Secured additional institutional funding from Seaside 88 Advisors LLC.
  • Continued development of Visualant's SPM technology and demonstrated the technology at leading industry trade shows.
The company's CEO, Ron Erickson, said, �We are pleased to announce that our 100% subsidiary, TransTech Systems, Inc., reported strong revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2011. With their continuing growth through their 300 plus dealer channel and direct relationship with major clients, we expect TransTech to continue to report strong revenues. In the coming months we should see further revenue growth with our planned acquisitions and the movement into the marketplace of our SPM technology.�
About Visualant, Inc.
Visualant, Inc. (OTCBB: VSUL) develops low-cost, high speed, light-based security and quality control solutions for use in homeland security, anti-counterfeiting, forgery/fraud prevention, brand protection and process control applications. Our patent-pending technology uses controlled illumination with specific bands of light, to establish a unique spectral signature for both individual and classes of items. When matched against existing databases, these spectral signatures allow precise identification and authentication of any item or substance. This breakthrough optical sensing and data capture technology is called Spectral Pattern Matching ("SPM"). SPM technology can be miniaturized and is easily integrated into a variety of hand-held or fixed mount configurations, and can be combined in the same package as a bar-code or biometric scanner.
Through its wholly owned subsidiary, TransTech Systems, Inc., the Company provides security and authentication solutions to security and law enforcement markets throughout the United States.
Safe Harbor Statement
"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This press release contains forward-looking statements (within the meaning of Section 27a of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21e of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) regarding us and our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. Forward-looking statements in this press release reflect the good faith judgment of our management and are based on facts and factors currently known to us. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results and outcomes may differ materially from the results and outcomes discussed in the forward-looking statements as a result of either the matters set forth or incorporated in this press release generally or certain economic and business factors, some of which may be unknown to and/or beyond the control of Visualant, Inc. Specifically, we are exposed to various risks related to our need for additional financing to support our technology development, the sale of a significant number of our shares of common stock could depress the price of our common stock, acquiring or investing in new businesses and ongoing operations, we may incur losses in the future and the market price of our common stock may be volatile. Readers are urged not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. We do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect any event or circumstance that may arise after the date of the press release.
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Visualant, Inc.:
Lynn Felsinger
206 903 1351
Lynn@visualant.net
Investor Relations
Paul DeRiso
Core Consulting Group
925-465-6088
paul@coreconsultingroup.com
Visualant, Inc. (OTCBB:VSUL) Featured showcase company on Investorideas.com and related security portals and blogs
Visit the showcase page: http://www.investorideas.com/CO/VSUL/
Disclosure and Disclaimer: Visualant, Inc. (OTCBB:VSUL) is a paid advertising featured showcase company on Investorideas.com and related security portals and blogs.
(1500 per month and $five thousand per month in restricted 144 shares)