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Digital Angel (the ๏ฟฝCompany๏ฟฝ) (NASDAQ:DIGA), an advanced technology company in the field of rapid and accurate identification, location tracking and condition monitoring of high-value assets, announced today that its Clifford and Snell division, a leading manufacturer of industrial and hazardous area audible and visual alarm products, is expanding its business to the U.S. Clifford and Snell๏ฟฝs products are renowned for their innovative design and high performance for applications which range from general signaling and fire, including hazardous areas, to process control and marine, as well as commercial use in building and construction. Trevor Gage, Director and General Manager of Clifford and Snell, said, ๏ฟฝI am delighted to announce the appointment of Phil Hausman as Business Development Manager for the U.S. Phil will be responsible for establishing a Clifford and Snell sales office in Houston, which will be our U.S. base of operations. Phil will be the conduit for growth in sales and service with existing customers while offering new customers the opportunity to access our extensive product range with U.S.-based support. We believe the success the company has achieved in key markets such as the Far East, Middle East and Scandinavia can also be attained in the U.S., with little up-front investment required.๏ฟฝ Hausman comes to Clifford and Snell with an extensive knowledge of the oil/gas and petrochemical markets and has particular experience in the areas of offshore and industrial applications. According to Gage, ๏ฟฝPhil brings considerable technical expertise and a wealth of knowledge within U.S. markets, which will assist Clifford and Snell to provide an exceptional level of service and commitment to customers. As the global requirements for power increase, and the investment in the oil and gas industry continues to gain momentum, Clifford and Snell is well positioned for substantial growth.๏ฟฝ About Digital Angel Digital Angel (www.DigitalAngel.com) is a leading provider of radio frequency identification (RFID) and global positioning system (GPS) technologies that enable the rapid and accurate identification, location tracking and condition monitoring of people, animals and high-value assets. Digital Angel๏ฟฝs products are utilized around the world๏ฟฝin such๏ฟฝapplications as pet identification using its patented, FDA-approved implantable microchip; livestock identification and tracking using visual and RFID ear tags; and GPS search and rescue beacons for use on aircraft, ships and boats, and by adventure enthusiasts. Digital Angel is the owner of a majority position in VeriChip Corporation (NASDAQ:CHIP). For further details contact Trevor Gage, Clifford and Snell, Tom Cribb Road, Thamesmead, London SE28 OBH, Tel: 020 8317 1717, website: www.cliffordandsnell.com. This press release includes forward-looking statements, including but not limited to statements regarding growth expectations for the Company๏ฟฝs Clifford and Snell division and the Company๏ฟฝs business prospects in the United States. This information is also qualified in its entirety by cautionary statements and risk factor disclosures contained in the Company๏ฟฝs Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including the Company๏ฟฝs annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006 and its quarterly reports. The Company can offer no assurances that any projections, assumptions or forecasts made or discussed in this release will be met, and investors should understand the risks of investing solely due to such projections. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this press release.