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IdentiSys Inc. acquires Inland Business Products, Washington-based ID reseller

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Eden Prairie, MN — January 3, 2011 — 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 Inland Business Products, Inc., located in Spokane Valley, WA. Terms of the purchase were not disclosed.

Inland Business Products is a single-source provider of photo identification, mailing, barcode technology, embossing, and card issuance systems to the healthcare, education, corporate, membership and loyalty, first responder and emergency management, local and state government markets in Washington State and Idaho. The company serves Spokane County, Yakima, and the Tri-Cities areas.

“We look forward to building upon Inland Business Products’ record of stellar customer service and offering a much larger product portfolio to help organizations of all sizes improve security,” said Debra R. Ferril, president and COO of IdentiSys. “We welcome our new sales and service colleagues from Inland Business Products. Together, we are committed to focusing on our customers and providing unparalleled customer service, account management, and on-site services in the ID and security marketplace.”

“This is our second identification dealer acquisition in six months, seventh overall, and continues our goal to expand our local sales and service coverage in the U.S.,” stated Michael R. Shields, founder and CEO of IdentiSys. “Our growth strategy targeted expansion into the West. With the addition of Inland Business Products, we now offer sales and on-site services throughout the U.S., including five Midwestern states, Florida, Hawaii, Kentucky, Ohio, and Texas.”

“Our growth strategy includes acquisitions and expanding product offerings to our current customer base, with a goal of coverage throughout North America. With the addition of Inland Business Products, we now have sales and service in the West, from Hawaii to the Midwest to the Southeast.”

About IdentiSys

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, Card Solutions, and Inland Business Products. The Eden Prairie, Minnesota company is North America’s largest supplier of identification, access control, and production printing solutions to end users, representing over 70 key 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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