PestPatrol Named Central Pennsylvania Growth Company of the Year


CARLISLE, Pa.,.March 21, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- PestPatrol(TM), a leading security software developer specializing in the detection and removal of non-viral malicious code, was named Growth Company of the Year by the Technology Council of Pennsylvania (TCCP) at the March 20th TCCP Annual Gala.

Each year the Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania recognizes technology leadership and innovation throughout a 20-plus county region of Central Pennsylvania. To qualify as Growth Company of the Year, PestPatrol (www.pestpatrol.com) was required to demonstrate significant growth in revenue, products and services and/or number of employees, either a recent or sustained basis.

"PestPatrol achieved double digit month-over-month growth throughout 2002, despite the state of the economy. We have sustained a cash-flow positive position consistently since June of last year. These results are a testimony to both the quality of our products and the quality of our team," said Robert C. Bales, CEO and co-founder of PestPatrol. "Going forward, we will continue our successful strategy of partnering for results, in both revenue and brand awareness, in North America and, increasingly, around the world."

About the Awards

Presented by the Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania and primary event sponsors Ernst and Young and Hershey Foods Corporation, the TCCP event assembles pioneers of innovation and technology from Central Pennsylvania. The Tech Council honors several technology companies and individuals for their exceptional achievements during the year. Award categories include: Technology educator of the year, Outstanding leadership in technology, New technology product of the year, Best application of technology, Growth company of the year, and Technology company of the year. This year's event was held at the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts in Harrisburg, PA.

About PestPatrol

PestPatrol, Inc. is a Carlisle-based developer of security tools founded in May 2000 by a team of security software professionals to counter the growing threat of malicious non-viral software. The company's founders, Robert C Bales and Dr David Stang, were the original founders of the National Computer Security Association (NCSA), later the ICSA and now known as TruSecure Corporation. Further details about the company may be found at www.pestpatrol.com.



            

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