Security Industry News; Visualant (OTCBB:VSUL) Closes RATLab Acquisition; Consolidation of Intellectual Property and Scientific Leadership

SEATTLE - June 9, 2011 (Investorideas.com Defense Newswire) - Visualant, Inc. (OTCBB: VSUL), a pioneer provider of industry-leading identification solutions, announced today that it closed the acquisition of all Visualant related assets of the RATLab LLC.

The RATLab LLC is a Seattle based research and development laboratory created by Dr. Tom Furness, founder and Director of the HITLab International, with labs at Seattle, University of Canterbury in New Zealand, and the University of Tasmania in Australia. Guided by Dr. Tom Furness and Dr. Brian Schowengerdt, a research scientist in the field of optics and vision science, the RATLab LLC developed the Spectral Pattern Matching ("SPM") technology under contract for Visualant.
With this acquisition, Visualant consolidates all intellectual property relating to the SPM technology. In addition to its current authentication and security applications of SPM, Visualant now owns all other applications including the important fields of medicine, agriculture, and the environment and will begin the creation of its laboratory.
With the closing of this asset acquisition transaction, Dr. Tom Furness and Dr. Brian Schowengerdt will continue to provide technology leadership to Visualant under consulting agreements with the Company.
Dr. Furness stated, "We are very pleased to begin the process of moving all the Visualant intellectual property and scientific leadership to the Company. Coupled with the new innovations that will come out of Visualant Laboratory, we believe the applications of the SPM technology can grow rapidly, and we look forward to our active involvement in that effort."
Ron Erickson, Visualant CEO said, "We are thrilled to be able to bring all of these intellectual property and human assets together. Dr. Furness, Dr. Schowengerdt, and the wonderful research team at the RATLab have done brilliant work. With this acquisition, Visualant will build its own laboratory to continue the research and development of 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.
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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Security Industry News; Visualant (OTCBB:VSUL) Subsidiary, TransTech Systems, Unveils BadgePros, New Technical Support Resource for Its Distribution Channel

SEATTLE - June 2, 2011 (Investorideas.com Defense Newswire) - Visualant, Inc. (OTCBB: VSUL), a pioneer provider of industry-leading identification solutions, is pleased to announce today that its subsidiary, TransTech Systems, has launched a new online Support Center. The new technical support website, www.BadgePros.com, was developed by TransTech to provide immediate access to technical support information and expertise for its North American reseller network.

With BadgePros, TransTech aims to equip their resellers with the ability to provide valuable support to users in the field while attracting new customers to TransTech Systems� industry-leading identification solutions.
"With a virtual technical resource center providing advice on both common and difficult technical issues, we will be able to help our customers diagnose and repair problems they are experiencing any time of the day," said Bill Ceccoli, one of TransTech�s certified technicians. "We can share our expertise with our customers, giving them access to information we have gained over years of experience working with these printers. Using our BadgePros Support Center even a dealer working on his first printer can diagnose and repair a problem."
Through weekly updates, TransTech Systems will provide information on cleaning, adjusting, updating, and repairing all of the leading ID printer brands including Evolis, HID, Magicard, Datacard, and NiSCA. Readers can also submit questions to the BadgePros blog for address in future topics. For access to this resource, visit the Support Center on http://www.ttsys.com/.
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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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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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
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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
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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/
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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)