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National Safety Council Elects Industrial ScientificsKent McElhattan to Board of Directors


January 2, 2008
By OHS

Health & Safety

PITTSBURGH, PA, USA — Industrial Scientific Corporation, a global leader in gas detection and monitoring instruments, systems and related services, is pleased to announce that Chairman and CEO Kent McElhattan has been elected to the National Safety Councils Board of Directors.

During his two-year term, McElhattan will serve on the Boards Finance & Audit and Strategic Planning committees.

“Mr. McElhattans passion for safety, evident in Industrial Scientifics mission to preserve human life, brings a level of industry expertise and leadership to the board, said National Safety Council Chairman Joseph Ucciferro. His global experience and manufacturing background will be valuable in his board responsibilities.”

Founded in 1913 and chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1953, the National Safety Council is a nonprofit, international public service organization committed to preventing accidental injuries in the workplace, on roads and highways, and in homes and communities.

As Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Industrial Scientific, Mr. McElhattan drives corporate strategy, leading three corporate divisions that were established following the acquisition of Oldham S.A. in 2006.

Prior to this position, Kent had served as Chief Executive Officer since the companys founding in 1985. McElhattan earned a doctorate in science, honoris causa from Clarion University, Clarion, Pa., and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Davis & Elkins College, Elkins, W.Va. He serves on the boards of the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh and the Beard Center of Leadership & Ethics, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pa.

He is the director and finance chair of the Greater Pittsburgh Boy Scouts of America Council and holds memberships in the Society of Mining Engineers, Family Guidance, Inc. and the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.

About Industrial Scientific Corporation:
Industrial Scientific Corporation is a global leader in designing, manufacturing, selling and servicing gas monitoring instruments, systems and related products. With continuous improvements in engineering and R&D, lean manufacturing operations and expanded service capabilities, Industrial Scientific is widely known for providing rugged, dependable products that excel in monitoring hazardous gases in the most demanding work environments in the world. Industrial Scientific provides technical services to customers from local service centers around the world, and has additional subsidiaries around the world. For more information about Industrial Scientific, please go to www.indsci.com.

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