Everest VIT Merger Increases Remote Imaging Lines, Broadens Market Base

Everest VIT, Inc..J. – Visual Inspection Technologies, Inc. (Everest VIT, Inc.J) and Everest Imaging Ltd. (Austin, TX), two established leaders in remote visual inspection, have merged to form <%company%>, a full service remote imaging technology company. The May 3, 1999 merger of the two companies has been finalized and uniquely positions Everest VIT with an expanded market base and an unmatched technologically-advanced line of products. Headquartered in Everest VIT, Inc..J., Everest VIT will provide remote imaging technology to the industrial, commercial, military and aviation markets.

"<%=company%>has emerged as a company that can now offer one of the most comprehensive remote imaging product lines in the world," said Bruce Pellegrino, President and CEO of Everest VIT. "In effect, we have created a ‘one-stop-shop' for all remote imaging needs. The company now offers instrument sales, equipment rentals and field services using our own experienced and certified technicians, and comprehensive visual inspection training."

Pellegrino emphasized that the merge is a seamless one with no disruption in service and business practices will proceed as usual. "The combined product lines, resources and expertise of the two companies will allow us to continue to provide our customers with solutions to their unique remote imaging needs," he said.

Everest VIT's product lines span from simple low-cost borescopes to flexible videoborescopes to underwater pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras and robotic crawlers. In addition, the company's growing field services division provides expert on-site remote inspections using experienced technicians and specialized equipment.

With seven regional field offices throughout the U.S., Everest VIT is strategically located to provide remote imaging equipment and services anywhere in the country. Everest VIT also has subsidiaries in Canada and Germany as well as dealer distribution worldwide.

For more information, visit website www.everestvit.com or call 888-332-EVIT.