ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 15, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Transcat, Inc. (Nasdaq:TRNS), a leading global distributor of professional grade test, measurement and calibration instruments and accredited provider of calibration and repair services, announced today that it will release its third quarter 2009 results after the close of financial markets on Wednesday, January 28, 2009.
The release of the financial results will be followed by a company-hosted teleconference on Thursday, January 29, 2009, at 1:30 p.m. ET. During the teleconference, Charles P. Hadeed, President and CEO, and John J. Zimmer, Vice President Finance and CFO, will review the financial and operating results for the period and discuss Transcat's corporate strategy and outlook. A question-and-answer session will follow.
The Transcat, Inc. conference call can be accessed the following ways:
-- The live webcast can be found at www.transcat.com. Participants should go to the website 10 - 15 minutes prior to the scheduled conference in order to register and download any necessary audio software. -- The teleconference can be accessed by dialing (201) 689-8562, and entering conference ID number 309837 approximately 5 - 10 minutes prior to the call.
Schedule this webcast into MS-Outlook calendar (click open when prompted):http://apps.shareholder.com/PNWOutlook/t.aspx?m=35001&k=05882719
To listen to the archived call:
-- The archived webcast will be at www.transcat.com. A transcript will also be posted once available. -- A replay can also be heard by calling (201) 612-7415, and entering conference ID number 309837 and account number 3055. The telephonic replay will be available from 4:30 p.m. on the day of release until 11:59 p.m. ET Thursday, February 5, 2009.
About Transcat
Transcat, Inc. is a leading global distributor of professional grade test and measurement instruments and accredited provider of calibration, 3-D metrology and repair services primarily for the life science, manufacturing, utility and process industries. Through its distribution products segment, Transcat markets and distributes national and proprietary brand instruments to approximately 12,500 global customers. The Company's Master Catalog offers access to more than 25,000 test and measurement instruments. Transcat delivers precise, reliable, fast calibration, 3-D metrology and repair services across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico through its eleven strategically located Centers of Excellence. Transcat's calibration laboratories are all ISO-9001:2000 certified and the scope of accreditation for ISO/IEC 17025 is believed to be the broadest in the industry. Transcat's growth strategy is to expand both its distribution products and calibration services in markets that value product breadth and availability and rely on accredited calibration services to maintain the integrity of their processes. Transcat routinely posts news and other information on its website at: www.transcat.com
Safe Harbor Statement
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