Transcat Expands Torque Calibration Capabilities

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Transcat Expands Torque Calibration Capabilities

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Transcat, Inc. (NAS: TRNS) ("Transcat" or the "Company"), a leading distributor of professional grade handheld test, measurement and control instruments and accredited provider of calibration, repair, inspection and other compliance services, announced it has expanded its torque calibration capabilities with the acquisition of an additional calibration system for its Lincoln, Montana calibration laboratory.

The new equipment increases the service capabilities of Transcat's national laboratory network. With this purchase, torque instrumentation users can source and calibrate hydraulic torque equipment with a single source. Customers can now rely on Transcat's full range of torque calibration services for the life of their hydraulic torque wrenches and torque multipliers.


Transcat is also now one of a select few calibration service providers with the ability to service and repair hydraulic pumps within the wind, oil and gas, transportation, construction industries, or in any other industry with high- or low-torque requirements.

The new system allows the Company to calibrate output torque in the range between 271 and 27,000 newton meters (200 and 20,000 foot pounds) and input torque in the range between 68 and 1,625 newton meters (50 and 1,200 foot pounds). Transcat can service products from hydraulic torque manufacturers such as Plarad, TorcUp, HYTORC, Titan, ENERPAC and Power Team SPX.

Using Transcat's CalTrak® Online calibration management system, customer can track equipment performance over time, giving customers necessary information for pertinent business decisions.

Please call Transcat at 1-800-800-5001 or visit us at www.transcat.com for a complete list of Transcat's service capabilities.

ABOUT TRANSCAT

Transcat, Inc. is a leading provider of accredited calibration, repair, inspection and compliance services, including analytical instrument qualifications, equipment and process validation. Targeted industries include life science, biotechnology, medical device, pharmaceutical and other FDA-regulated industries, industrial manufacturing, energy and utilities, chemical manufacturing and other industries. Throughout its 18 strategically located centers of excellence in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, Transcat delivers precise services with reliable turn-around times. The breadth and depth of measurement parameters addressed by Transcat's ISO/IEC 17025 scopes of accreditation are believed to be among the best in the industry.

In addition, Transcat operates as a leading distributor of professional grade handheld test, measurement and control instrumentation. Through its distribution products segment, Transcat markets and distributes premier and propriety brand instruments to nearly 15,000 customers. The Company offers access to more than 25,000 test, measurement and control products.

Transcat's growth strategy is to expand its product and service platform, comprised of a balanced suite of test products and analytical, calibration, compliance, and validation services. The goal is to deliver specialized technical services with a quality assurance approach, which maximizes document accuracy and on-time job delivery. Transcat answers the call with cGMP, GLP, and GXP compliant services. Transcat can provide life science companies with a reliable alternative service and product solution to the OEMs and to the "generalist" service providers who cannot meet the client's specialized needs.

More information about Transcat can be found on its website at: transcat.com



Transcat, Inc.
Niko Smrekar, Director of Marketing
585-352-9720
nsmrekar@transcat.com

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