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Thomas Industrial Network is Among "10 to Watch" Companies Cited by Outsell, Inc.

NEW YORK, NY – November 28, 2011 - Recognized for its "solutions approach to the industrial market," Thomas Industrial Network has been named as one of 10 to Watch in B2B Information Publishing by research and advisory firm Outsell, Inc.

Companies in this category are innovative and "on trend with market dynamics," according to Outsell, which tracks leaders and trends in the information industry.

The Outsell report describes Thomas Industrial Network as "a spry and agile tech company" devoted to solving industrial businesses' sales and marketing challenges. This year, Thomas Industrial Network launched a new program - Custom SPEC, providing underserved custom manufacturers and service providers with a complete Internet strategy for generating more sales opportunities. The company has also launched a Social Media Program to help industrial companies to engage with prospects through Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and industry blogs. These expand on other Thomas Industrial Network services, including its flagship offering ThomasNet.com, the premier website for product sourcing and supplier selection; Web Solutions which help companies increase sales by improving the performance of their websites; and its Enterprise Solutions, which enable manufacturers to share detailed technical and product data with distributors and other prospective customers across sales channels.

"We are delighted that Outsell recognizes Thomas Industrial Network for its innovation, and commitment to solving our clients' growth-related challenges," said Eileen Markowitz, President of Thomas Industrial Network. "The Internet has changed the way that buyers and sellers of industrial products communicate and do business with one another. As a company dedicated to our customers' success, we will continue to develop new information and technology services that open more opportunities for them to succeed."

About Thomas Industrial Network

Thomas Industrial Network is an innovative information and technology company that helps industrial businesses to connect, collaborate and grow.

Our flagship offering is ThomasNet.com, the premier website for product sourcing and supplier discovery and selection. Engineers, purchasing agents and buyers in the MRO and OEM areas, all consult the site regularly to find exactly what they need.

We offer an array of services designed to help manufacturers, distributors and custom shops to leverage their website to sell more effectively and grow sales. This includes strategic website development, tools and technology for industrial businesses to manage and share product and service data online, search engine optimization and social media marketing.

In addition, we have product information management solutions that enable manufacturers to efficiently share their product data with distributors and other channel partners.