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IdentiSys acquires Florida-based Card Solutions Corporation

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Eden Prairie, MN — July 15, 2010 — IdentiSys Inc., North America’s largest sales and service integrator of identification, card issuance, emergency response, and access control security systems, today announced the acquisition of Card Solutions Corporation, located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Terms of the purchase were not disclosed.


Founded in 1999, Card Solutions provides ID management, card issuance, and security solutions to the healthcare, education, casino, corporate, financial, emergency management, and government markets in South Florida. The company serves West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Stuart, Fort Meyers, Naples, and Key West areas. “I am pleased to announce all Card Solutions management, sales and service colleagues are joining IdentiSys immediately,” said Debra R. Ferril, president and COO of IdentiSys. “We are committed to delivering the same excellent customer service, sales consultation, and on‐site services Card Solutions customers expect. This change allows the Card Solutions Division to focus on their customers and deliver a significantly

expanded portfolio of identification solutions.”


“We are thrilled to be part of IdentiSys,” added Richard Beecher, CEO and founder of Card Solutions Corporation. “I am confident the new Card Solutions Division will be stronger and better able to provide our customers with industry‐leading security solutions supported by the highest quality service.” “I welcome Card Solutions colleagues and customers to the IdentiSys family,” stated Michael R. Shields, founder and CEO of IdentiSys. “We have a growth strategy that includes acquisitions and expanding product offerings to our current customer base, with a goal of coverage throughout North America. With the addition of Card Solutions, we now have sales and service from Hawaii to the Southeast tip of the U.S.”

About IdentiSys Inc.

Founded in 1999, IdentiSys Inc. offers complete identification and security solutions, including most applications using a plastic ID card, ID badge, metal tag, or biometric. Its divisions include Gebco Hawaii, ID Connection, CardSmart Systems, and Card Solutions. The Eden Prairie, Minnesota company is North America’s largest supplier of identification, access control, and production printing solutions to end users, representing over 60 identification, card fulfillment, and security suppliers while providing superior service and support to over 20,000 customers in corporate, education, healthcare, financial, government, gaming and many other markets.

IdentiSys is a member of Identification Systems Group (ISG), Identification Systems Dealer Association (ISDA), National Association of Campus Card Users (NACCU), and Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA); Gebco Hawaii is a member of BindRite Dealers Association.

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