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Insight Technology Sponsors 2009 GlockTalk.com Sweepstakes

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LONDONDERRY, NH --(AmmoLand.com)- Insight Technology, the world’s leading provider of tactical lasers, illuminators and thermal imaging equipment, announced that it has joined on as a sponsor of the 2009 GlockTalk.com Sweepstakes donating a variety of rail mounted and hand held tactical lights. The GlockTalk.com Sweepstakes prize list is currently valued at over $25,000 but expected to reach in excess of $30,000 by the time of the drawing on December 4, 2009.

GlockTalk.com

GlockTalk.com is one of the internet’s largest and most active online firearms communities with more than 113,000 registered members contributing to nearly a half million different discussions ranging from political and women’s issues, first responder concerns and civil liberties to specific firearms topics including it’s namesake, Glock pistols.

“It is through the generous support of companies like Insight Technology that GlockTalk.com has grown to become one of, if not the premier firearms community on the internet. Our members appreciate the industry support but also the opportunity to interact directly with companies making products that fit their lifestyle. It’s these direct customer-to-company interactions that separate GlockTalk.com from other online communities,” said Jim Powell of GlockTalk.com.

In addition to sponsoring the sweepstakes, Insight has also committed to provide product support for future GlockTalk.com events like those taking place at the 2010 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Nev. and the 2010 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Charlotte, N.C.

“We’re pleased to contribute to the GlockTalk.com Sweepstakes and support the continued growth of this important online community,” said Paul Erhardt of Insight Technology. “When it comes to the internet, Insight understands that not only are more of our customers researching their next firearms related purchase online, but that many are specifically seeking out peer-to-peer product recommendations like those found in online forums. Working with GlockTalk.com gives us the ability to engage with our customers in a direct dialogue and help them with information they need when it comes to low light tactical equipment.”

For more information and complete rules on the GlockTalk.com Sweepstake visit Contest.GlockTalk.com. For information on Insight Technology’s full line of tactical lasers, illuminators and thermal imaging equipment, visit www.InsightTechGear.com.

About:
Insight Technology: Insight Technology Incorporated is the leading developer and manufacturer of tactical laser aiming and illumination products, integrated sighting systems, and thermal imaging systems for use by consumers, law enforcement officers and military personnel. Founded in 1988, the company operates its state-of-the-art facility providing highly effective and innovative tactical devices for extreme envi ron ments, advancing the effectiveness of the warfighter and first responder. Internationally recognized as exceeding the quality standards of ISO 9001, Insight Technology is located in Londonderry, New Hampshire.

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Insight Technology’s Ken Solinsky Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year
2009 Winner in the Distribution & Manufacturing Category

InSight Technology

Palm Springs, FL – Ken Solinsky, president of Insight Technology Incorporated, was named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2009 national winner in the Distribution and Manufacturing category. Now in its 23rd year, the awards recognize leaders and visionaries who demonstrate innovation, financial success and personal commitment as they create and build world-class businesses.

Solinsky was honored for growing the company into the largest developer and supplier of night vision and electro-optical systems to the US military. Solinsky was honored at the Entrepreneur Of The Year® gala in Palm Springs – the culminating event of the Ernst & Young Strategic Growth Forum, the nation’s most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading companies. Awards were given in nine additional categories. All Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® winners were selected by an independent panel of judges from approximately 400 regional award recipients.

Founded in 1988, privately held Insight Technology employs 1,200 people at three facilities in Londonderry, New Hampshire. Insight Technology has experienced steady growth through increased product offerings and expansion of its customer base.

An offer from Uncle Sam
When Ken Solinsky graduated from Clarkson College in 1971, the economy was ailing and job prospects were poor. Solinsky accepted a civilian position with the US Army in a program where he would be able to earn a masters’ degree in industrial engineering and then commit to work for the Army for three years. It was the start of a civil service career that lasted 15 years.

Assigned to Fort Belvoir in Virginia, he eventually worked for the Army’s Night Vision Lab. After a year as a Sloan Fellow at Stanford University, he was named program manager for night vision devices, one of the few civilians to hold such a position.

Grabbing the gold ring
After 15 years with the Army, Solinsky had reached a crossroads: spend the rest of his career comfortably working in civil service or take a risk and try something new. He and his wife, Grace, bet their life savings on his dream business. Together, they grew Insight Technology into a world leader in military technology.

To meet Insight Technology’s exacting product standards and to ensure the availability of supply sources, Solinsky took the initiative of acquiring and forming several companies to consistently supply needed optical glass and precision plastic optics.

Insight Technology’s products are used by all branches of the U.S. military, exported to friendly nations around the world and used by federal, state and local law enforcement officers.

Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2009 national finalists in Distribution and Manufacturing category

In addition to Solinsky, the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® national finalists in the Distribution and Manufacturing category are:

• David A. Smith, chairman and CEO of PSS World Medical (NASDAQ: PSSI) of Jacksonville, Florida, a national distributor of medical products to physicians and elder care providers.
• David J. Meyer, CEO of Titan Machinery (NASDAQ: TITN) in Fargo, North Dakota, which owns and operates one of the largest networks of full service agricultural and construction equipment stores in North America.
• Richard C. Ill, president and CEO of Pennsylvania-based Triumph Group Inc. (NYSE:TGI), a company that designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs and overhauls aircraft components and accessories.

Overall Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2009 National Winner

• Tom Adams, president and CEO of Rosetta Stone Inc. (NYSE: RST), was named the Overall Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2009 national winner.

About Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur Of The Year®
Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur Of The Year® is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The award makes a difference through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global award of its kind, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 135 cities in 50 countries.

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