BNET Industries
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$210.4M
- Private
- US
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Founded in 1968 and headquartered in Blackwood, NJ, Metrologic Instruments, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets barcode scanning and data capture systems. The company makes handheld, fixed, and in-station scanners for package handlers, libraries, retailers, commercial users, and manufacturers. It sells in over 110 countries in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia through its proprietary sales and service offices. In May 2006, it acquired privately-held VisibleRF, LLC.
President & CEO
Benny A. NoensNumber of Employees 1,450
Peer Companies
NAICS Code All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing: 335999
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Metrologic Instruments Deploys Salesforce Globally.
M2 PRESSWIRE-28 June 2007-www.MarketGainer.com: Metrologic Instruments Deploys Salesforce GloballyC1994-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:28062007 Market Gainer is quickly emerging as the one stop shop for international small-cap investors looking to stay a step ahead of the markets. Activity on the NYSE...
Metrologic discloses SEC investigation
Metrologic Instruments Inc., which in September agreed to go private in a $420 million management-led buyout, said today that the Securities and Exchange Commission has begun an informal investigation surrounding the transaciton. Shares of the Blackwood company, which made the disclosure in a securities filing, traded heavily and increased dramatically...
Metrologic set to go private
Metrologic Instruments Inc. said yesterday that it had agreed to be taken private for $408.4 million by a California private-equity firm and Metrologic founder C. Harry Knowles. The deal, for $18.50 a share, caps a chaotic six months for the Blackwood manufacturer of bar-code scanners and came a day after...
Metrologic to be taken private by founder and private-equity firm
Metrologic Instruments Inc. said today that it had agreed to be taken private for $408.4 million by a California private-equity firm and Metrologic founder C. Harry Knowles. The deal, for $18.50 a share, caps a chaotic six months for the Blackwood manufacturer of bar-code scanners and came a day after...
Bellwether Report.com is Doing Due Diligence on Metrologic Instruments Inc.
M2 PRESSWIRE-12 September 2006-bellwetherreport.com: Bellwether Report.com is Doing Due Diligence on Metrologic Instruments Inc.C1994-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:12092006 The Bellwether Report Takes Notice of Metrologic Instruments Inc. (Nasdaq:MTLG) When Metrologic Instruments scans a bar, it's not to spot...
METROLOGIC/INTELLI-CHECK SIGN STRATEGIC PARTNER PACT.
Metrologic Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ:MTLG), Blackwood,N.J., has signed a strategic partnering agreement with Intelli- Check, Inc. (AMEX:IDN). Intelli-Check is an acknowledged leader in technology that assures the encoded data on identification cards complies with the issuing jurisdiction's unique specification for driver licenses; state issued non- driver,...
Metrologic stock falls 14 percent after CEO resigns
Shares of Metrologic Instruments Inc. fell more than 14 percent yesterday after the South Jersey company's announcement that its president and chief executive officer was unexpectedly resigning for personal reasons. "I am confident in Metrologic's prospects for continued growth, and I regret having to make this decision at this...
Intelli-Check and Metrologic Instruments Announce Strategic Partner Agreement
WOODBURY, N.Y. -- Intelli-Check, Inc. (AMEX:IDN), an acknowledged leader in technology that assures the encoded data on identification cards complies with the issuing jurisdiction's unique specification for driver licenses, state issued non-driver and military identification cards used as proof of identity, today announced it has entered into a strategic partner...
AEGATE LICENSES SWIFTDECODER IMAGING SOFTWARE.
Metrologic Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ:MTLG), Blackwood, N.J., has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Omniplanar, Inc., an imaging software company based in West Deptford, NJ, has licensed its SwiftDecoderTM image processing software to Aegate, Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of PA Consulting Group. Omniplanar's bar code recognition technology...
Metrologic Instruments Inc.(Metrologic Instruments Inc. appoint Tom Schuler )(Brief article)
Metrologic Instruments Inc., Blackwood, N.J., has announced the appointment of Tom Schuler as corporate brand manager. Schuler will be spearheading a corporate branding initiative, the purpose of which is to clearly define the Metrologic brand worldwide, and to provide an implementation plan that allows all areas...
Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Benny A. Noens | President & CEO |
| Frank Zirnkilton | Chief Admin Officer & Executive Vice President |
| Joseph Sawitsky | Executive Vice President, Operations |
| Mark C. Schmidt | Executive Vice President, Strategic Initiatives |
| Jeff Yorsz | Senior Vice President |
| Bruce Harrison | Vice President, General Counsel |
| Dale M. Fischer | Vice President International Sales |
| Greg T. DiNoia | Vice President, North Americas |
| Nancy Smith | General Counsel & Vice President |
| Andrew D'Amelio | Director, Indus Sales |
| John L. Patton | Director, HR |
| Garrett K. Russell | General Manager, Omniplanar |
| John Bonanno | Product Manager |
| Lance Wade | Senior Manager, Marketing |
| Mark Hernandez | Product Manager |
| Nicholas Ciarlante | Product Marketing Manager |
| Sarah Kerr | Supervisor, Creative Services |
| Janet H. Knowles | Director |
| Richard C. Close | Director |
| William Rulon-Miller | Director |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| C. Harry Knowles | Chairman |
| Hsu Jau Nan | Board of Directors |
| John H. Mathias | Board of Directors |
| Kevin J. Bratton | Board of Directors |
| Stanton L. Meltzer | Board of Directors |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Metrologic Instruments, Inc. | President & CEO | Current |
| Metrologic Instruments, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Metrologic Instruments, Inc. | Chief Admin Officer & Executive Vice President | Current |
Recently named as the Executive Vice President of Operations, Mr. Sawitsky oversees the following areas: Manufacturing, Automation, Quality Control, Distribution, Logistics and Purchasing. Mr. Sawitsky is one of two executive vice presidents responsible for the day-to-day management of Metrologic. In this capacity, Mr. Sawitsky reports to C. Harry Knowles, interim CEO. Prior to his executive appointment, Mr. Sawitsky served as Metrologic's Vice President of Manufacturing and Operations since November 1999. Mr. Sawitsky joined the company as its production manager in 1998. Metrologic recruited Mr. Sawitsky because of his considerable manufacturing experience in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer markets. Before coming to Metrologic, Mr. Sawitsky worked for Zenith Electronic, a manufacturer of consumer electronics and ICI Composites, a manufacturer of specialty polymer materials for the aerospace and industrial markets. After earning a degree in aerospace engineering from the US Naval Academy 1984, Mr. Sawitsky served five years as a commissioned officer in the US Navy.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Metrologic Instruments, Inc. | Executive Vice President, Operations | Current |
| Metrologic Instruments, Inc. | Production Manager | Former |
| U.S. Navy | Commissioned Officer | Former |
Since joining Metrologic straight from college as an optical engineer in 1992, Mr. Schmidt has made significant contributions to the company's record success over the last 14 years. In that time, he has helped Metrologic raise $57 million dollars in the equity market since the third quarter of 2003, increased the company's compound annual growth rate by 16% since 1994 and nearly doubled the company's market share since 1999. As Executive Vice President responsible for Strategic Initiatives, Mr. Schmidt oversees the following areas: Engineering, Sales, Marketing, R&D and Corporate Development. In addition to spearheading the company's strategic initiatives, Mr. Schmidt is one of two executive vice presidents responsible for the day-to-day management of Metrologic. In this capacity, Mr. Schmidt reports to C. Harry Knowles, interim CEO. Prior to his most recent appointment, Mr. Schmidt served as Metrologic's Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing from 2004-06. Before that he progressed from the engineering department in the mid-1990s to various executive positions: Product Manager (1995), Marketing Manager (1997-98), Vice President-Marketing (1999-2003). Mr. Schmidt graduated summa cum laude from Rowan University with a bachelor's degree in industrial technology. Before that Mr. Schmidt graduated summa cum laude from Camden County College with a concentration in laser/electro/optic technology.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Metrologic Instruments, Inc. | Executive Vice President, Strategic Initiatives | Current |
| Rowan University | Bachelor's Degree In Industrial Technology. | Former |
| Camden County College | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Metrologic Instruments, Inc. | Senior Vice President | Current |
Mr. Harrison joined Metrologic in April 2006 as Vice President and General Counsel after providing the company with nearly 17 years of outstanding service as a private attorney. In his new role, Mr. Harrison is responsible for the management of Metrologic's legal affairs. Before his recent appointment with Metrologic, Mr. Harrison practiced law for Capehart & Scatchard from 1975 to 2006 and served as the firm's managing shareholder from 1997 2000. For nearly two decades he has maintained an impressive AV Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Mr. Harrison received his undergraduate education from Westminster College. He went on to earn a law degree from Vanderbilt University School Law and his L.L.M. from George Washington University.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Metrologic Instruments, Inc. | Vice President, General Counsel | Current |
| The George Washington University | Master of Laws | Former |
| Vanderbilt University | Law Degree | Former |
Dale M. Fischer has served as Vice President, International Sales since 1994. Previously, he served as our Director of International Marketing and Sales from 1990 to 1993. From 1989 to 1990, Mr. Fischer was Chairman of Great Valley Corporation, a worldwide marketing and product development company. From 1967 until 1988, Mr. Fischer held several positions with TRW Electronics Component Group ("TRW"), most recently as International Marketing, Sales and Licensing Director. Mr. Fischer was responsible for the implementation of a joint venture in Japan and the establishment of seven technology and manufacturing licenses throughout the world. Mr. Fischer has also served as President of Dalex International Corporation, a company devoted to export/import and worldwide market development.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Metrologic Instruments, Inc. | Vice President International Sales | Current |
| Metrologic Instruments, Inc. | Director of International Marketing | Former |
Since Mr. DiNoia's appointment to Vice President, North American Sales in 2004, the Metrologic North America region (NA) has made significant contributions to increasing the company's overall revenues and market share. In January, 2005, Mr. DiNoia took over responsibility for South America and the newly formed Metrologic The Americas organization. Mr. DiNoia joined Metrologic in 1997 as the Midwest Account Manager. In this position he was awarded Sales Manager of the Year in 1998 and 2000. He was also recognized for exceeding quota in 10 out of 12 quarters. He has served as a Strategic Account Manager and, in 2001, was promoted to North America's Director of Strategic Retail & OEM Accounts. Prior to joining Metrologic, he held several positions in sales and contract management. Mr. DiNoia graduated from the College of William & Mary with a bachelor's degree in Biology.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Metrologic Instruments, Inc. | Vice President, North Americas | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Metrologic Instruments, Inc. | General Counsel & Vice President | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Metrologic Instruments, Inc. | Director, Indus Sales | Current |
| Metrologic Instruments, Inc. | Director, Indus Sales | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Metrologic Instruments, Inc. | Director, HR | Current |
| Metrologic Instruments, Inc. | Director, HR | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Metrologic Instruments, Inc. | General Manager, Omniplanar | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Metrologic Instruments, Inc. | Product Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Metrologic Instruments, Inc. | Senior Manager, Marketing | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Metrologic Instruments, Inc. | Product Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Metrologic Instruments, Inc. | Product Marketing Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Metrologic Instruments, Inc. | Supervisor, Creative Services | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Metrologic Instruments, Inc. | Chairman | Current |
| Metrologic Instruments, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Metrologic Instruments, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
Mrs. Knowles was a director of the Company from 1972 to 1984 and has served as a director since 1986. Mrs. Knowles served as Vice President, Administration from 1976 to 1983 and has served in that capacity since 1984 and as Treasurer since 1994. Mrs. Knowles served as Secretary from 1984 until July 2004. Mrs. Knowles is married to C. Harry Knowles, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company. Mrs. Knowles' current term as a director expires in 2008.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Metrologic Instruments, Inc. | Director | Current |
| Metrologic Instruments, Inc. | Vice President, Administration | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Metrologic Instruments, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Cytogen Corporation | Senior Vice President, Finance, and Chief Financial Officer | Current |
| Metrologic Instruments, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| JP&M | Chief Financial Officer | Former |
| Metrologic Instruments, Inc. | Chief Financial Officer | Former |
| IGI, Inc. | Vice President Finance | Former |
| Metro Logic Corporation | Former | |
| Touche Ross & Co. | Former | |
| IGI, Inc. | Treasurer | Former |
| JP&M | Director | Former |
| Northeastern University | Bachelor of Science In Business | Former |
Mr. Close became a director of the Company in September 1999. He is a private investor and also provides consulting and transition management services for companies in connection with merger and acquisition activities. From January 1997 until August 2000, Mr. Close served as President and General Manager of Polaroid Graphics Imaging LLC. Polaroid Graphics Imaging LLC was formerly a division of the Polaroid Corporation, but is now a privately owned independent company. Mr. Close served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Computer Identics Corporation from 1993 until 1997. Mr. Close's current term as a director expires in 2007.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Metrologic Instruments, Inc. | Director | Current |
| Polaroid Corporation | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Metrologic Instruments, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Janney Montgomery Scott LLC | Senior Vice President of Investment Banking | Current |
| Woodlynde | Board of Directors | Current |
| Metrologic Instruments, Inc. | Director | Current |
| Princeton University | Bachelor's Degree | Former |
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