INDUSTRIAL SCIENTIFIC CORP
10-Q, 1996-06-07
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                                   FORM 10-Q


                      SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                            WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549


    [X]  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
         OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED APRIL 27, 1996

    [_]  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
         OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                        Commission File Number  0-21838


                       INDUSTRIAL SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
            (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


            PENNSYLVANIA                            25-1481281
  (State or other jurisdiction of                (I.R.S. Employer
   incorporation or organization)               Identification No.)

 
                     1001 Oakdale Road, Oakdale, PA 15071
                   (Address of principal executive offices)

                                        
                                 412-788-4353
             (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)


          Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
          None

          Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
          Title of each class  -  Common Stock, par value $.01


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required  to file such reports), and (2)  has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes [X]   No
 

As of June 6, 1996, there were 3,375,087 shares of Common Stock, par value $.01
per share of the Registrant's common stock outstanding.
 
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     INDUSTRIAL SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES



                                     INDEX
                                     -----


                                                                       Page No.
                                                                       --------
     PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION


     Item 1.    Financial Statements.


                Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet -
                April 27, 1996  and January 27, 1996.                    3
 

                Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income -
                Three months ended April 27, 1996 and 
                April 29, 1995.                                          4


                Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows -
                Three months ended April 27, 1996 and April 29, 1995.    5


                Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.    6
 



     Item 2.    Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results
                of Operations and Financial Condition.                   8



     Part II - OTHER INFORMATION



     Item 6.    Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.                       10



     

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 PART 1.    FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 Item 1. Financial Statements

                  INDUSTRIAL SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                         CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
                           (in thousands, except share data)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         April 27,            January 27,
                                                           1996                  1996
                                                         ---------            ----------
                                                        (Unaudited)               **

<S>                                                     <C>                   <C>
                  ASSETS
Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                                 $7,051                $7,485
  Short-term investments                                     7,827                 7,816
                                                         ---------            ----------
                                                            14,878                15,301

  Accounts receivable, net                                   4,767                 4,395
  Inventories                                                3,486                 3,504
  Prepaid expenses and other assets                            286                   311
  Deferred income taxes                                        252                   252
                                                         ---------            ----------
          Total current assets                              23,669                23,763

Long-term investments                                        2,775                   929

Property, plant, and equipment, at cost                     13,155                12,943
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization               5,125                 4,745
                                                         ---------            ----------
                                                             8,030                 8,198

Land                                                           390                   390
Equity investment                                              218                    --
Intangible assets, net                                       2,117                 2,199
                                                         ---------            ----------
          Total assets                                     $37,199               $35,479
                                                         =========            ==========
   LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
  Accounts payable                                          $1,622                $1,260
  Accrued payroll and related items                          1,025                   711
  Accrued warranty expenses                                    274                   299
  Income taxes payable                                         611                   304
  Current portion of term debt                                 396                   613
                                                         ---------            ----------
          Total current liabilities                          3,928                 3,187

Term debt                                                    4,371                 4,512
Deferred income taxes                                          209                   209
                                                         ---------            ----------
          Total liabilities                                  8,508                 7,908

Shareholders' equity:
  Preferred stock, without par value; authorized
     1,000,000 shares; none issued                              --                    --
  Common stock, $.01 par value; authorized 15,000,000
     shares; issued and outstanding 3,375,087 shares
     at 4/27/96 and at 1/27/96                                  34                    34
  Additional paid-in capital                                 5,471                 5,471
  Retained earnings                                         23,186                22,066
                                                         ---------            ----------
          Total shareholders' equity                        28,691                27,571
                                                         ---------            ----------
          Total liabilities and shareholders' equity       $37,199               $35,479
                                                         =========            ==========
</TABLE>

**  -  Summarized from audited January 27, 1996 balance sheet.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial 
statements.

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              INDUSTRIAL SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
                  (Unaudited, in thousands except share data)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                        For the three months ended
                                         April 27,       April 29,
                                           1996            1995
                                         ---------       --------
<S>                                      <C>             <C>
Net sales                                   $9,361          $8,858
Cost of goods sold                           4,286           4,142
                                         ---------       ---------
     Gross profit                            5,075           4,716

Operating expenses:
     Selling                                 1,822           1,657
     Research, development and
     engineering                               903             600
     Administrative                            779             826
                                         ---------       ---------
     Total operating expenses                3,504           3,083
                                         ---------       ---------

     Operating profit                        1,571           1,633

Interest income                                190             219
Other expense, net                             (64)            (61)
                                         ---------       ---------
     Income before income taxes              1,697           1,791

Provision for income taxes                     577             650
                                         ---------       ---------
     Net income                             $1,120          $1,141
                                         =========       =========
Net income per common share                  $0.33           $0.34
                                         =========       =========

Weighted average number of common and
     common equivalent shares 
     outstanding                         3,381,000       3,384,000
                                         =========       =========

</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial 
statements.

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              INDUSTRIAL SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
                           (Unaudited, in thousands)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                              For the three months ended
                                                             April 27,           April 29,
                                                                1996               1995
                                                             ----------          ----------
<S>                                                          <C>                 <C> 
Cash flows from operating activities:
     Net income                                                  $1,120              $1,141
     Depreciation, amortization and other non-cash items            479                 305
     Changes in operating assets and liabilities                    632                 130
                                                             ----------          ----------
         Net cash provided by operating activities                2,231               1,576

Cash flows from investing activities:
     Purchase of short-term investments                          (3,212)             (6,159)
     Purchase of long-term investments                           (1,846)               (446)
     Proceeds from maturities of short-term investments           3,231               2,500
     Capital expenditures                                          (212)               (301)
     Purchase of equity investment                                 (267)                 --
                                                             ----------          ----------
        Net cash used in investing activities                    (2,306)             (4,406)

Cash flows from financing activities:
     Principal payments on debt                                    (359)               (355)
                                                             ----------          ----------
        Net cash used in financing activities                      (359)               (355)

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents                          (434)             (3,185)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period                  7,485               8,118
                                                             ----------          ----------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                       $7,051              $4,933
                                                             ==========          ==========

</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial 
statements.

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               INDUSTRIAL SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
            NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                        



     (1)  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and
          Financial Condition which follows these notes contains additional
          information on the results of operations and the financial position 
          of the Company. These comments should be read in conjunction with 
          the notes.



     (2)  In the opinion of management, all adjustments,  (consisting only of
          normal and recurring adjustments), necessary for a fair presentation
          of the results of the operations of these interim periods have been
          included.



     (3)  The Company's investments are in investment grade debt securities that
          it has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity and are
          carried at amortized cost. These investments in debt securities
          exceeded market value by approximately $32,000 and $22,000 at April
          27, 1996 and April 29, 1995 respectively.


     (4)  Inventories consisted of:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                         April 27,    January 27,
                                                           1996          1996
                                                         --------     ---------
                                                              (in thousands)
         <S>                                             <C>          <C>
         At standard costs, which approximate
         first-in, first-out cost:
         Raw materials                                   $2,623        $2,952
         Work in process                                    637           367
         Finished goods                                     356           315
                                                         ------        ------
                                                          3,616         3,634  
         Less LIFO reserves                                 130           130
                                                         ------        ------
         Inventories at LIFO value                       $3,486        $3,504
                                                         ======        ======
</TABLE>




                                   continued

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     (5)  The effective tax rate of 34.0% for the three months ended April 27,
          1996 is based upon an estimate of the effective rate for the year
          ended January 25, 1997. The principal difference between the effective
          tax rate and the federal statutory rate is the effect of foreign sales
          corporation benefits, non-taxable interest benefits and research and
          development tax credits, offset by the effect of state and local
          income taxes.



     (6)  Effective January 28, 1996, the Company adopted Statement of Financial
          Accounting Standard (SFAS) No. 121 "Accounting for the Impairment of
          Long-Lived Assets and Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of" which had
          no material effect on the Company's financial statements.



 

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Item 2.


                    MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
                 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION


The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the attached
unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the
periods ended April 27, 1996 and April 29, 1995 and with the Company's audited
financial statements and notes thereto for the fiscal year ended January 27,
1996.

                             Results of Operations
     Quarter ended April 27, 1996 Compared to Quarter ended April 29, 1995

Net sales for the quarter ended April 27, 1996 ("first quarter 1996") were $9.4
million, an increase of $503,000 or 5.7% over net sales of $8.9 million for the
quarter ended April 29, 1995 (" first quarter 1995"). The increase resulted from
increased international sales, principally to the Middle East, due to increased
marketing efforts including the formation of Industrial Scientific Arabia Ltd.,
which were partially offset by selective price discounting in competitive
situations. Sales of repair services also increased over the prior year quarter.

Gross profit increased by $359,000 to $5.1 million or 54.2% of net sales for the
first quarter 1996 compared to $4.7 million or 53.2% of net sales for the first
quarter 1995.  Selective price discounting in competitive situations was more
than offset by increased manufacturing efficiencies relating to the higher sales
volume and increased sales of replacement parts which typically generate a
higher margin than sales of new instruments.

Operating expenses increased $421,000 or 13.7% to $3.5 million for the first
quarter 1996 compared to $3.1 million for the first quarter 1995.  Selling
expenses increased due to intensive marketing efforts to establish an
international sales and distribution network for the Company's products.
Engineering, research and development expense increased due to costs incurred in
the commercial development of the MG2100 portable mass spectrometer and new
product development efforts in portable gas monitoring instruments.
Administrative expenses declined due to a reduction in the provision for Company
contribution to the profit sharing plan, partially offset by modest increases in
other administrative expense.

Interest income declined for the first quarter 1996 compared to the first
quarter 1995 due to a higher portion of investments in tax free instruments.
Other expense increased slightly as lower interest expense caused by reduced
outstanding debt balances was offset by other non-operating expenses.

                                       8
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The effective tax rate for the first quarter 1996 was 34.0% compared to 36.3%
for the first quarter 1995.  Increased research and experimentation tax credit
and non-taxable interest income principally account for this change.

Net income for the first quarter 1996 totaled $1.1 million or $0.33 per share,
relatively unchanged compared to net income of $1.1 million or $0.34 per share
for the first quarter 1995.


                        Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash flow from operations totaled $2.2 million for the first quarter 1996
compared to $1.6 million for the first quarter 1995.  This increase of $655,000
is primarily due to increased depreciation and amortization and positive changes
in operating asset and liability accounts.

Capital expenditures totaled $212,000 for the first quarter 1996 compared to
$301,000 for the first quarter 1995.  Expenditures for the first quarter 1996
principally consisted of production tooling and computer hardware and software
to support manufacturing and new product development.  During the first quarter
1996 the Company invested $267,000 in Industrial Scientific Arabia Limited, a
joint venture with a Saudi Arabian partner.

Working capital totaled $19.7 million as of April 27, 1996 compared to $20.6
million as of January 27, 1996.  The Company believes that its cash flow and
capital structure provide adequate flexibility for the growth of its operations
and the funding of capital spending programs.

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                           PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
 



     ITEM 1.   LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

          Nothing to report under this item.


     ITEM 2.   CHANGES IN SECURITIES


          Nothing to report under this item.
 

     ITEM 3.  DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES


          Nothing to report under this item.


     ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K



          (a) Exhibits.

               27.0  Finnacial Data Schedule                Filed herewith.


              99.01  Press release introducing MG2100
                     Portable Mass Spectrometer dated
                     March 1, 1996.                         Filed herewith.
 

              99.02  Press release regarding first quarter
                     earnings dated May 16, 1996.           Filed herewith.



          (b)  Reports on Form 8-K.
 

               None.

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     SIGNATURE



     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
     registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
     undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


 

                         Industrial Scientific Corporation           
                                   (Registrant)



     Date: June 7, 1996
                                           By :
                                                -----------------------------
                                                        James P. Hart
                                   Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer
                                    (Principal Financial Officer and Principal
                                 Accounting Officer and an authorized signatory)

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                                 EXHIBIT INDEX
                                 -------------

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                               Sequential Page Number
     Exhibit No.                                                    or Reference
     -----------                                                    ------------

     <S>         <C>                                           <C>
      27.0       Financial Data Schedule                       Filed herewith at page 13.


     99.01       Press release introducing MG2100 Portable
                 Mass Spectrometer dated March 1, 1996.        Filed herewith at page 14.
 

     99.02       Press release regarding first quarter
                 earnings dated May 16, 1996.                  Filed herewith at page 16.
 


</TABLE>

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<TABLE> <S> <C>

<PAGE>
 
<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This Schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Company's unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the period
ended April 27, 1996 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such
financial statements.
</LEGEND>
       
<S>                             <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                                    3-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          JAN-25-1997
<PERIOD-START>                             JAN-28-1996
<PERIOD-END>                               APR-27-1996
<CASH>                                       7,050,972
<SECURITIES>                                 7,826,810
<RECEIVABLES>                                4,806,757
<ALLOWANCES>                                    40,000
<INVENTORY>                                  3,486,271
<CURRENT-ASSETS>                            23,669,322
<PP&E>                                      13,155,161
<DEPRECIATION>                               5,125,173
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                              37,198,767
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>                        3,927,934
<BONDS>                                      4,371,000
                                0
                                          0
<COMMON>                                        33,751
<OTHER-SE>                                  28,656,856
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY>                37,198,767
<SALES>                                      9,360,984
<TOTAL-REVENUES>                             9,360,984
<CGS>                                        4,286,411
<TOTAL-COSTS>                                7,790,238
<OTHER-EXPENSES>                                17,150
<LOSS-PROVISION>                                     0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                              47,213
<INCOME-PRETAX>                              1,696,637
<INCOME-TAX>                                   577,000
<INCOME-CONTINUING>                          1,119,637
<DISCONTINUED>                                       0
<EXTRAORDINARY>                                      0
<CHANGES>                                            0
<NET-INCOME>                                 1,119,637
<EPS-PRIMARY>                                      .33
<EPS-DILUTED>                                      .33
        

</TABLE>

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                                                                   EXHIBIT 99.01

INDUSTRIAL SCIENTIFIC                                        NEWS RELEASE
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  CORPORATION                1001 Oakdale Road         Phone 412-788-4353
                             Oakdale, PA 15071-1500    1-800-DETECTS (338-3287)
                             USA                       Fax 412-788-8353


Date:                    March 1, 1996
For More information:    Anthony Duryea 412/265-1212

                 INDUSTRIAL SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION INTRODUCES
                       MG2100 PORTABLE MASS SPECTROMETER

                Patented Technology Brings Mass Spectrometry to
                        New Industries and Applications



PITTSBURGH, PA -- Industrial Scientific Corporation introduces the MG2100 
Portable Mass Spectrometer, designed for any application where on-site, real 
time, multiple compound monitoring is required. Immediate applications include 
environmental testing, process control, product or by-product analysis, 
industrial hygiene, safety, and investigative analysis. The MG2100 is ideal for 
universities where easy portability between the lab and class room is desired.

Mass spectrometry is one of the most trusted analytical techniques for 
identification and structural anaylsis of molecular compouds. Until now, the 
technology has been traditionally limited to well equipped, analytical 
laboratories because of size and delicate analyzer components. Utilizing 
Industrial Scientific's patented technology, however, the MG2100 delivers mass 
spectrometry performance in a rugged package that weighs just 35 pounds and 
measures 9 in. x 13 in. x 23 in. This compact size enables the instrument to be 
taken out of the laboratory and used for on-site analysis in applications where 
on-site mass spectrometry was previously considered unrealistic, such as 
remediation sites or other field locations. The patented magnetic cycloidal 
analyzer is inherently less motion and orientation sensitive than other mass 
spectrometry techniques, thus having the ruggedness to withstand use in the 
field.

Despite its small size, the MG2100 is completely self-contained, featuring the 
inlet system, electron impact (EI) ionizer, mass analyzer, detector, built-in 
computer and analytical software, vacuum system and digital readout. Unlike many
existing mass spectrometers, the MG2100 maintains a constant vacuum allowing for
instantaneous and continous start-up and analysis of gases and liquids. The unit
needs only to be turned on to begin sampling and analysis. The MG2100 instantly 
starts continous, real-time monitoring of the gases or liquids being sampled 
without waiting hours to pump down a vacuum system. A built-in 386 
microprocessor, operating with Industrial Scientific's software program, 
simplifies the analytical process by identifying key elements and compounds 
found within the sample. In addition, the microprocessor writes and stores all 
observed data to a built-in hard drive. This information can then be easily 
downloaded via the RS232 port to any external computer.

                              O U R  M I S S I O N
[ ISO9001 ]       Design-Manufacture-Sell: Highest quality products
|-------- |              for the preservation of human life
[CERTIFIED]           Provide: Best customer service available       
                      
                   


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The MG2100 is offered with a standard mass range of 8-200 atomic mass units
(amu) with an optional higher mass range available with unit mass resolution.
The instrument can analyze either gas or liquid, and features a patented
magnetic cycloidal double focusing analyzer.

The MG2100 can be equipped with an optional rechargeable battery pack that
operates the entire instrument up to four hours in locations where AC power is
not available. Instantaneous on-site analysis eliminates the risk of sample
contamination, deterioration or mix-up as can happen when transporting bagged
samples to a remote analytical laboratory.

The unit's low cost - less than half the price of even low-end laboratory mass
spectrometers -combined with portability, makes the MG2100 a revolutionary, 
cost-effective solution for many industries previously excluded from mass
spectrometry.

Industrial Scientific designs. manufactures and sells gas monitoring
instruments, systems, and other technical products used worldwide for the
preservation of human life and property. The Company is certified under the
internationally recognized IS09001 Quality Standards and has operating companies
located in Saudi Arabia and Australia.


The MG2100 is Industrial Scientific's first instrument to be introduced since
the Company purchased the assets of Monitor Group, Inc., a privately owned
developer of portable mass spectrometers located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The introduction of the MG2100 at Pittcon 96 in Chicago represents an expansion
of Industrial Scientific's scope of activities into the environmental, process
control and other markets. For more information, please call 1-800-DETECTS.


                                      ###

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                                                                   EXHIBIT 99.02

INDUSTRIAL SCIENTIFIC                                        
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  CORPORATION                1001 Oakdale Road         Phone 412-788-4353
                             Oakdale, PA 15071-1500    1-800-DETECTS (338-3287)
                             USA                       Fax 412-788-8353




Date:    May 16, 1996

Release: Immediately

Contact: James P. Hart, Vice President Finance
         Chief Financial Officer
         412-788-4353


                       INDUSTRIAL SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
               ANNOUNCES FISCAL YEAR 1996 FIRST QUARTER RESULTS

PITTSBURGH, PA -- May 16, 1996 -- Industrial Scientific Corporation (NASDAQ/NMS
symbol:ISCX) today reported record sales for the first quarter ended April 27,
1996. Sales totaled $9,361,000, an increase of $503,000 or 5.7% over first
quarter sales in fiscal 1995 of $8,858,000, which was the previous high for the
Company. Sales for the quarter increased $916,000 or 10.8% over sales for the
fourth quarter of fiscal 1995. Net income for the quarter totaled $1,120,000
($0.33 per share), virtually even with net income for the first quarter 1995 of
$1,141,000 ($0.34 per share).

Kent D. McElhattan, President and CEO stated, "Increased sales for the first
quarter resulted from the strategic initiative we made in 1994 to increase
selling efforts internationally. We are beginning to see positive results from
intensive and expensive investments made over the last eighteen months to
establish Industrial Scientific as a worldwide supplier. I am pleased with net
income at 12.0% of sales, given the substantial expenses incurred in new product
development efforts, including the MG2100 Portable Mass Spectrometer. Industrial
Scientific is committed to making these necessary investments to expand product
offerings, increase market participation and deliver cost-effective solutions to
customers."

Headquartered in Oakdale, Pennsylvania, Industrial Scientific Corporation
designs, manufactures and sells portable gas monitoring instruments and other
technical products for the preservation of life and property.


                              O U R  M I S S I O N
[ ISO9001 ]      Design-Manufacture-Sell: Highest quality products
|-------- |             for the preservation of human life
[CERTIFIED]          Provide: Best customer service available     
                      
                   


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              INDUSTRIAL SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES


                       Condensed Statement of Operations
                                  (Unaudited)
                   (In thousands, except per share amounts)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                              Three Months Ended
                                           4/27/96          4/29/95
<S>                                        <C>              <C>
Net Sales                                  $9,361           $8,858
Gross Profit                                5,075            4,716
Operating Profit                            1,571            1,633
Net Income                                  1,120            1,141

Net income per
 common share                               $0.33            $0.34

Weighted average number
 of common and common
 equivalent shares outstanding              3,381            3,384


</TABLE>


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