Security Stocks; Professional Research on Applied Visual Sciences Inc. Professional Research on Applied Visual Sciences Inc. and Visualant Incorporated (OTCBB:VSUL) - Security Imaging Companies Improve Domestically and Globally

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Visualant's sub-company, TransTech Systems was awarded a new contract from a major North American defense and aerospace contractor. The contractor's name was omitted from the press release, presumably for security purposes. Visualant also recently sent two senior leaders to Europe and Japan on behalf of the company. The emissaries are meeting with security, technology and authentication companies in the region in an effort to establish a stronger global footprint for their products. Traders can have complimentary access to today's complete research report on Visualant Incorporated by signing up at http://wallstreetequityresearch.com/December172010VisualantInc.(VSUL.OB)171210.php.
Applied Visual Sciences provides a more diversified suite of products than Visualant. They provide imaging solutions for defense but also healthcare industries. The company filed new patents for its tuberculosis detection technology this fall and intends on filing several more in the coming months. Finalization of clinical trials for an automated TB detection system could provide the company with a significant boost in 2011. Traders can get direct and free access to today's full report on Applied Visual Sciences Inc. by signing up at http://wallstreetequityresearch.com/December172010AppliedVisualSciencesInc.(APVS.OB)171210.php.
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About Visualant, Inc.
Visualant, Inc. 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. Its 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 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 revenue projections, our need for additional financing to support our technology development, acquiring or investing in new businesses and ongoing operations, the sale of a significant number of our shares of common stock could depress the price of our common stock, the market price of our common stock may be volatile, and we may incur losses in the future. 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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Lynn Felsinger
206 903 1351
Lynn@visualant.net
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Core Consulting Group
925-465-6088
paul@coreconsultingroup.com

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Security Stocks; Visualant (OTCBB:VSUL) Subsidiary TransTech Systems Awarded Contract; Major Fortune 50 Company Continues Long-Term Relationship

Seattle, WA - December 16, 2010 (Investorideas.com Defense Newswire) - TransTech Systems, Inc. (�TransTech�), a subsidiary of Visualant, Inc. (OTCBB: VSUL), a pioneer provider of industry-leading identification solutions, issued the following shareholder letter:

The contract involves the sale of a high-end digital video capture technology solution which will be integrated into the company�s enterprise-wide employee badging system. Once again TransTech has been selected as the provider for the worldwide employee badge printing systems of this unidentified Fortune 50 manufacturing company. TransTech has worked consistently with this customer since 2002. The latest award is a continuing vote of confidence in the customer�s satisfaction with TransTech�s historic performance and the ability of TransTech to meet the company's future needs as identification and certification requirements continue to evolve.
Jim Gingo, TransTech President, said, �We are proud of our long-term relationship with this customer. We work hard to always provide consistent professional service. This new contract reinforces our relationship and our commitment to sustained excellence.�
About Visualant, Inc.
Visualant, Inc. 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. Its 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.
About TransTech Systems
TransTech Systems, Inc. (www.ttsys.com), a subsidiary of Visualant, Inc., is a provider of industry-leading identification solutions. TransTech has created a distribution channel for its premier ID-Badging and access control security products by searching out the newest technologies and building and maintaining customer and cutting-edge industry supplier partnerships, all supported by TransTech�s exceptional service. Contact us today for further information on TransTech Systems, by visiting www.ttsys.com or calling 1-888-843-3643.
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206 903 1351
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Core Consulting Group
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paul@coreconsultingroup.com

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Defense Stocks; UNITED PROTECTION SECURITY GROUP INC. (TXS.V:UZZ) - F. RAMSOONDAR APPOINTED AS CO-CEO

Edmonton - December 16, 2010 (InvestorIdeas.com Newswire) S.Jorstad, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of United Protection Security Group Inc. (UPSG or the Company), (TSX-V: UZZ.V) is pleased to announces that Fredy Ramsoondar has been appointed as CO-CEO of the Company, effective January 1, 2011.

Mr.Ramsoondar has been a key member of the management team since joining the Company in December 1999. He has been the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since 2005, a position he will continue to hold in addition to his new appointment.
Mr. Jorstad states "Fredy's extensive professional and industry experience enables him to contribute in a significant way to the long term growth strategies of the Company. His focus will be on growth in the advanced electronic security sector which with his strong financial and business background, will be fundamental to the Company's growth strategy over the next five years".
Mr. Ramsoondar will become involved in the development of acquisition and strategic marketing concepts while leading the financing and raising of capital for the Company.
Mr.Ramsoondar stated, "I'm very honoured by the confidence that the founder, Sig Jorstad, and the Board of Directors of the Company have shown in me. I look forward to the new challenges ahead. I am enthusiastic about working with the rest of the Executive Management Team and all other members of the Company in reaching our objectives in delivering positive changes and results for all our shareholders, clients and employees".
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Defense Stocks; Security Threat from Counterfeit Documents

Point Roberts, WA - December 14 , 2010 - Investorideas.com, an investor research portal covering multiple stock sectors including defense and security stocks, presents CFA commentary, Security Threat from Counterfeit Documents, featuring Visualant, Inc. (OTCBB:VSUL) and other key players.

Security Threat from Counterfeit Documents
Lisa Springer, CFA, Equity research analyst
Defense and Security Stocks in this Article; L3 Communications (NYSE:LLL), L1 Identity Solutions (NYSE:ID) , FLIR Systems (NASDAQ:FLIR) , American Science & Engineering (NASDAQ:ASEI) ,OSI Systems (NASDAQ:OSIS), Visualant, Inc. (OTCBB:VSUL)
Counterfeit IDs and currencies can pose as grave a threat to US border security as drug runners and terrorists. When setting up operations in the US, these criminals need to appear legitimate. The way they do this is with counterfeit documents.
Counterfeit IDs are usually created from stolen identities. Identity theft is now the Number 1 concern of US consumers, according to the Federal Trade Commission. . Recent statistics indicate a new victim of this crime every 79 seconds. An independent Gartner study estimated 15 million victims of identity theft and set odds of becoming a victim at 1 in 20.
The costs of identity theft are staggering - estimated at $50 billion annually for US businesses and consumers. Consumers spend more than $5 billion each year trying to undo the damage. The average victim of identity theft spends 40 hours cleaning up the financial mess and suffers $1,200 in unreimbursed financial losses.
Approximately 50% of world trade in illegal identities occurs in the US. An identitystolenfrom a US citizen can be purchased for under $20. Millions of illegal immigrants acquire identities this way, including some criminals. Mexican drug gangs regularly use fake documents to cross borders. A worst case scenario detailed in a PBS Frontline story found terrorists being specifically trained to use counterfeit documents to cross borders. The use of counterfeit documents has become a routine part of the training of Al Qaeda operatives .
A closely related threat comes from counterfeit currency. Most counterfeiting is done by sophisticated criminal gangs, but there is also a considerable body of evidence linking the most dangerous counterfeits, called "supernotes" to hostile foreign governments. Highly accurate $100 and $50 supernotes first appeared on the scene in the late 1980s. During the Bush administration, the US formally charged North Korea with counterfeiting the dollar, a claim since echoed by the Obama administration. The economic threat from supernotes was so pervasive that it triggered the first major redesign of US paper currency in decades.
Fraud detection has evolved into a $76 billion worldwide market attracting both large companies like L3 Communications (NYSE:LLL), L1 Identity Solutions (NYSE:ID) and FLIR Systems (NASDAQ:FLIR) and smaller niche players like American Science & Engineering (NASDAQ:ASEI) and OSI Systems (NASDAQ:OSIS). Most authentication technologies rely on sensor cameras, key cards and scanners to collect and verify data.
An emerging player in this space, Visualant, Inc. (OTCBB: VSUL) , has developed and begun commercializing a patent-pending technology that provides fast, accurate authentication and has low production costs. Spectral Pattern Matching (SPM) technology begins with the premise that all dyes, chemicals and natural pigments possess a unique spectral signature invisible to the human eye but as absolutely unique as DNA or fingerprints. The technology uses a proprietary micro-miniature sensor to illuminate a subject multiple times with changing combinations of colored light. It detects the object’s unique spectral pattern and then matches it against existing databases. SPM can be easily integrated into hand-held or fixed devices and used to instantly authenticate access documents such as passports, driver’s licenses and facility badges as well as financial instruments such as currencies and checks. The technology can even be used to identify illicit substances and authenticate branded products like pharmaceuticals and semiconductors.
To help roll out SPM technology, Visualant recently acquired TransTech, an established national distributor of authentication products serving security and law enforcement markets. TransTech has a 15 year history, a national reputation and a distributor base of over 500 dealers, resellers and integrators. Since acquiring TransTech in June, Visualant has made considerable progress prepping for the market launch of its technology. The company completed its first demonstration unit, which was used to showcase SPM technology at industry trade shows in Atlanta and New York and at meetings in Japan. In addition, Visualant renewed a maintenance contract for staff ID cards with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation in October and won a contract with a major North American defense contractor in November. The contract is to provide upgrades to the employee badge printing system of this Fortune 50 Company and is valued at $450,000.
Through TransTech, the company has already identified a number of lucrative launch opportunities for its technology. One such opportunity is the $4.1 billion law enforcement market for detecting illegal drugs such as cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine. An immense $11.4 billion market opportunity is found in authenticating branded products. Verifying IDs is already a $4.2 billion market and annual sales of systems that detect counterfeit currencies and checks currently exceed $3.5 billion.
In addition to its authentication capabilities, the Visualant SPM technology provides a tool for diagnostics. There is a shift in color that we perceive as humans in medical, agricultural and environmental diagnostics. Visualant intends to license its SPM technology for applications in these non-core areas. With its low cost and form factor flexibility, the SPM technology could provide significant advantages and utility as a diagnostic tool.
Over the next 18 to 24 months, Visualant (OTCBB: VSUL) plans to grow combined revenues from $10 million to a range of $35 million to $50 million by acquiring other high quality authentication product companies complimentary to TransTech. Visualant anticipates building critical mass and a footprint quickly by closing 1-2 such acquisitions per year.
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The author, Lisa Springer is a freelance writer and was compensated for writing this article by Investorideas.com and doesn't own shares of any of the companies mentioned in this article.
About Visualant, Inc. (OTCBB: VSUL)
Visualant, Inc. 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. Its 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. www.visulant.net
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. www.ttsys.com
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Lynn Felsinger, 206 903 1351
lynn@visualant.net
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Security Stocks; Visualant (OTCBB:VSUL) Update on International Activities; Company Leaders in Europe and Asia

SEATTLE - December 9, 2010 (Investorideas.com Defense Newswire) - TransTech Systems, Inc. a subsidiary of Visualant, Inc. (OTCBB:VSUL.ob), a pioneer provider of industry-leading identification solutions, announced today that two of its senior leaders are in Europe and Japan on behalf of the Company. Dr. Brian Schowengerdt, co-inventor of the Visualant Spectral Pattern Matching (SPM) technology, is meeting with the technology team of a major Japanese security and authentication company to discuss the technology and its several applications to the marketplace. Jeff Kruse, General Manager of Visualant subsidiary TransTech Systems, Inc., is in Paris, France, meeting with major printer and card manufacturers to the security industry.

Visualant plans to extend the reach of its TransTech distribution arm into the global markets both through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. The industry focused visits of Jeff Kruse and Dr. Brian Schowengerdt are part of Visualant�s activities to grow its market reach into Europe and Asia. While Jeff Kruse is focused on product suppliers, Dr. Schowengerdt is working on potential applications for the Visualant SPM technology in the Asian market.
Dr. Masahiro Kawahata, former Executive Director of the Fujitsu Research Center, said, "Demonstrating the Visualant SPM technology in Japan has created a great deal of interest. This follow-up technical discussion with Dr. Schowengerdt will enable us to explore many potential applications for the Visualant SPM technology. We are busy working to accelerate the development of strong relationships for Visualant in Japan and the broader Asian markets."
About Visualant, Inc.
Visualant, Inc. (OTCBB:VSUL.ob) (www.visualant.net) 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. The 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, 206-903-1341
lynn@visualant.net
or
TransTech Systems, Inc.
Jeff Kruse, 503-427-7131
jkruse@ttsys.com

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Security Stocks; A New Audio Interview Featuring Ron Erickson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Visualant, Inc. (OTCBB:VSUL), is now at SmallCapVoice.com

AUSTIN, Texas - December 7, 2010 (Investorideas.com Defense Newswire) - SmallCapVoice.com, Inc. announced today that a new audio interview with Visualant, Inc. (OTCBB: VSUL), a pioneer provider of industry-leading identification solutions, is now available. The interview can be heard at http://smallcapvoice.com/blog/12610-audio-interview-with-visualant-inc-otcbb-vsul.

SmallCapVoice.com is a recognized corporate investor relations firm, with clients nationwide, known for its ability to help emerging growth companies build a following among retail and institutional investors. SmallCapVoice.com utilizes its stock newsletter to feature its daily stock picks, audio interviews, as well as its clients' financial news releases. SmallCapVoice.com also offers individual investors all the tools they need to make informed decisions about the stocks they are interested in. Tools like stock charts, stock alerts, and investor fact sheets can assist with investing in stocks that are traded on the OTC BB and Pink Sheets. To learn more about SmallCapVoice.com and their services, please visit http://www.smallcapvoice.com/services.html.
About Visualant, Inc.
Visualant, Inc. 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. Its 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.
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Contact:
Visualant, Inc.:
Lynn Felsinger
206 903 1351
Lynn@visualant.net
Investor Relations
Paul DeRiso
Core Consulting Group
925-465-6088
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Security Stocks; Visualant (OTCBB:VSUL) Shareholder Letter

Seattle, WA - December 2, 2010 (Investorideas.com Defense Newswire) - Visualant, Inc. (OTCBB: VSUL), a pioneer provider of industry-leading identification solutions, issued the following shareholder letter:

Dear Visualant Shareholders:
We recently completed the first demonstration unit of the Visualant Spectral Pattern Matching (SPM) technology. This world-class technology has been eagerly awaited by many in the fields of security, authentication and all forms of diagnostics who have viewed the technology in the laboratory. This demonstration unit has been a long time in making the transition from the lab bench to the approximate size of a smart phone. The demo unit provides an excellent opportunity to showcase the SPM technology to potential customers around the world. The demo unit size and portability is indicative of the low cost and form factor flexibility inherent in the Visualant technology. This demo unit now brings Visualant one step closer to commercialization. Our next step in this process is to work with our development team to create a Developer's Kit to enable potential customers to create their own solutions utilizing SPM technology.
Our merger and acquisition strategy led us to TransTech Systems, Inc., our newly acquired subsidiary. TransTech brings its first-class reputation to our company. With annual revenues of approximately $10 million and a nationwide base of 500 dealers, TransTech brings Visualant close to the customer. Our stated goal is to grow the Company through additional acquisitions to $35 to $50 million in revenues. We are working closely with TransTech senior management to identify more acquisition opportunities in the security and authentication marketplace. At the same time we are working to organically grow the base TransTech business.
The demonstration unit had its first public unveiling at the TransTech Systems booth at the ASIS show in Dallas, TX, from October 12 to October 15. We had a very positive response at the show and again at the ISC Solutions Expo in New York City on November 1 to November 4, where TransTech also had a presence.
In a note after the trade shows Jim Gingo, TransTech President, wrote, "The TransTech booth was continually busy, with many interested parties looking at our 'fascinating' Visualant handheld prototype unit. Our staff set up a simple, but effective, demonstration that compared seemingly identical 4-color dye ribbons, showing a capability of the demo unit to distinguish between real and counterfeit ribbons (a large source of consternation in the card printing industry in particular.) As well, we were able to differentiate different types of plastic card stock and, yes, of course, even unmarked white powders."
Jim Gingo's respected position in the industry was acknowledged when the Security Industry Association held its annual meeting in New York in conjunction with the ISC Solutions Expo. Jim was elected to the Executive Committee of the Security Industry Association and became its Treasurer. Jim had previously served two terms on the Board of the association.
In mid-November, Jim Gingo, and Mark Scott, Visualant CFO, visited Japan and met with potential partners for Visualant and TransTech. They also met with a number of current Japanese investors in Visualant. The result of the meetings was an overtly positive response to the Visualant demo unit. We anticipate forming many new relationships in both product development and product deployment. These meetings were arranged by our two Visualant Board members from Japan, Dr. Masahiro Kawahata and Mr. Tom Arai. Many of you recall that Dr. Kawahata is a well-regarded scientist in Japan, formerly the head of the Fujitsu Research Center and a Professor at Tokai University. Mr. Arai is a prominent businessman in Japan and was a long-term member of the board of 7-Eleven and other major corporations.
The Visualant fiscal year ends on September 30, 2010. Our annual report in the form of our 10-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission will be filed around the end of the year. We expect to have a shareholders meeting early in 2011. Please be on the alert for notice of that meeting.
This is the second in an ongoing series of periodic newsletters to our shareholders. We will post these newsletters on the Visualant website at www.visualant.net. If we have an email address for you, we will send you a copy of these newsletters electronically. If you have not already done so, please enter your email and other information on the form on the website at: http://visualant.net/contactus.html.
In the meanwhile, thank you for your continued support. Please do not hesitate to be in touch with us if you have any questions. And, once again, please sign up on the website so that we can communicate with you.
Sincerely,
Ron Erickson
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
About Visualant, Inc.
Visualant, Inc. 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. Its 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 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 revenue projections, our need for additional financing to support our technology development, acquiring or investing in new businesses and ongoing operations, the sale of a significant number of our shares of common stock could depress the price of our common stock, the market price of our common stock may be volatile, and we may incur losses in the future. 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.
Contact:
Visualant, Inc.:
Lynn Felsinger
206 903 1351
Lynn@visualant.net
Investor Relations
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Defense and Security Stocks; Optex (OTCBB:OPXS) Reports $2.5 Million Purchase Order for Panoramic Telescopes From U.S. Army

RICHARDSON, Texas - December 1, 2010 (Investorideas.com Defense Newswire) - Defense stocks news as announced on June 30 -- Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:OPXS), a leading manufacturer of optical sighting systems and assemblies primarily for Department of Defense applications, today announced that the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command, Warren, Michigan location, (TACOM-Warren) has awarded Optex a $2.5 million purchase order for additional M137 panoramic telescopes. These M137s are being used in support of certain models of Howitzers (e.g, M119 and M198). This is the fourth delivery order in the final ordering period of the existing 5 year contract between Optex and TACOM-Warren. Delivery of the M137s is scheduled to begin in January 2011 and will continue through August 2011.

Danny Schoening, COO of Optex Systems, commented, "In recent years, the Army has been challenged with fighting enemies in varied terrain across the world, and Howitzers have played a central role in combat in these environments. Optex is pleased to provide the M137 as a critical component of Howitzer fire control that improves the effectiveness of the weaponry. This follow-on order allows our manufacturing facility to maintain its present rate of M137 production through August 2011, providing additional cost efficiencies throughout the supply chain."
ABOUT OPTEX SYSTEMS (OTCBB:OPXS)
Optex, which was founded in 1987, is a Richardson, Texas -- based ISO 9001:2008 certified concern, which manufactures optical sighting systems and assemblies, primarily for Department of Defense (DOD) applications. Its products are installed on various types of U.S. military land vehicles, such as the Abrams and Bradley fighting vehicles, Light Armored and Armored Security Vehicles, and have been selected for installation on the Stryker family of vehicles. Optex also manufactures and delivers numerous periscope configurations, rifle and surveillance sights and night vision optical assemblies. Optex delivers its products both directly to the military services and to prime contractors. For additional information, please visit the Company's website at www.optexsys.com.
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Contact:
Optex Systems Holdings, Inc.
Stanley A. Hirschman, President
(972) 644-0722
ir@optexsys.com
1420 Presidential Drive
Richardson, TX 75081
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