PROFIT magazine has ranked Applanix of Richmond Hill, Canada, as the 93rd fastest growing Canadian company for the 2002 year, with revenue growth of 602 percent over the past five years. This is the fourth consecutive year in which Applanix has earned this prestigious recognition, having ranked in the top 150 every time. Steve Woolven, VP of Operations for Applanix notes, "We are very proud to be listed in the PROFIT 100, and consider this accomplishment a tribute to our continued commitments of excellence and customer satisfaction. Our high ranking serves to strengthen Applanix's dedication in delivering exceptional products and outstanding service to our customers."

About Applanix Corporation
Applanix Corporation develops, manufactures, sells and supports precision products that accurately and robustly measure the position and orientation of vehicles in dynamic environments. Applanix Position and Orientation Systems (POS™) are used in a variety of applications including road profiling, GIS data acquisition, aerial survey and mapping, railroad track maintenance and seafloor mapping. Applanix strives to support customers around the world with exceptional service - anywhere, at anytime.

Established in 1991, Applanix Corporation has enjoyed continuous, profitable growth. It has been named one of the fastest growing Canadian companies by PROFIT magazine, and has been recognized as a leading exporter by FedEx Canada and by the Government of Ontario (as a recipient of a Global Traders award).