Press Release

Horizon Technology, Inc., Selected to Join the 2009
INC 5,000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the U.S.

Salem, NH, August 12, 2009 — Selected in 2008 and again in 2009, Horizon Technology, Inc. a leading manufacturer of Automated Sample Preparation Systems for Analytical Testing Laboratories, has been inducted into the Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.

The Inc. 5,000, is an extension of Inc. Magazine's annual Inc. 500 list, and recognizes the most dynamic, growing entrepreneurial companies that are changing the business landscape. Companies are ranked according to the percentage growth of their revenue from 2003 through 2006. Companies must be based in the United States, independent and privately held, with a full four-year sales history. Inc Magazine released the entire list of all the companies for 2009 Inc 5000 on August 12, 2009.

Robert S. Johnson, Founder & CEO, of Horizon Technology comments, "We're once again delighted to have been selected as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America. This past year the economy has been tough, but we get feedback all the time from our customers who tell us their automated sample preparation systems and consumables provide increased productivity, improved accuracy of results and lower operating costs."

About Inc.
Inc., is the only major business magazine dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies, and delivers real solutions for today's innovative company builders. It provides hands-on tools and market-tested strategies for managing people, finances, sales, marketing, and technology. A Mansueto Ventures LLC publication, Inc., inspires and informs, with cutting-edge coverage that reflects their readers' energy, brashness, and imagination. To learn more go to: http://www.inc.com/inc5000/

About Horizon Technology
Horizon Technology is a leading manufacturer of Automated Sample Preparation Systems for the analysis of organic compounds in aqueous samples and Oil & Grease testing. Environmental Monitoring, Industrial Chemical, Petrochemical, Utility, Food /Beverage, Municipal, and Government testing laboratories for semi-volatile organic compounds, PCB's, TPH, PAH's, Pesticides, Explosives, Hormones, Pharmaceutical By-Products, and Oil & Grease have found our complete, automated sample preparation systems increase productivity, improve the accuracy and consistency of their results, reduce harmful solvent exposure and emissions and lower laboratory operating costs.

To learn more about Horizon Technology, Inc,. visit http://www.horizontechinc.com or call 1-800.997.2997.