Hauppauge, NY, August 12, 2005.... Vicon Industries, Inc., a world leader in digital and IP video solutions, announced the appointment of F.M. Valenti, Inc. (FMV), a premier Manufacturer’s Representative Firm in the Northeast, to represent them in the New England territory. F.M. Valenti has been in the security industry for 37 years and has received multiple awards and plaques for outstanding sales achievements. Steven Valenti, the CFO at FMV states “We at FM Valenti, Inc. are very excited about representing Vicon. They are a well known manufacturer who is demonstrating a unique ability to transform itself into a Customer Focused full line supplier of CCTV products. It is this exact focus on Dealer and Customer Support that attracted FM Valenti, Inc to Vicon and will breed success as this industry re-educates itself with all of the new IP Solutions that Vicon has to offer.”

F. M. Valenti is dedicated to the promotion of quality product lines and is identified by the marketplace as a consistent leader. The company has performed at the top of the sales ladder for all companies it represents. FMV takes an active role in continually searching for new trends to further help and strengthen the positions of their principal manufacturers. They have been selected by many manufacturers to sit on both business development and product improvement committees. Bret McGowan, VP Marketing/Sales at Vicon states “The F.M. Valenti group will be a great addition to the Vicon team. Their professionalism and reputation in the industry will be a great asset.”

Vicon will utilize F.M. Valenti’s expertise to build the New England territory and develop relationships with firms responsible for specifying security products.

Vicon Industries Inc., listed on the American Stock Exchange under the symbol "VII," designs, manufactures and markets a broad line of products used in integrated video surveillance systems. Vicon's marketing and development efforts focus on today’s leading edge security technologies including digital recording and IP video solutions, matrix controls, cameras, monitors, mounting accessories, remote positioning devices and fiber optic equipment. The company's products are used in a variety of surveillance, security, safety, and control applications, in banks, gaming casinos, traffic control, hospitals, retailing, multiple commercial and industrial installations, etc. For more information regarding Vicon, visit us at www.vicon-cctv.com.