"GSI is known for its `firsts,'" said Mr. Gershburg, "and these innovations, which are described on the new minisite, have resonated with our Indian customers."  GSI's unique MobilLab, for example, allows a skilled team of graders to work virtually anywhere in the world and stay connected to the lab's office, either in Mumbai or New York City.  

GSI's customers in India, or elsewhere, also have the unique benefit of viewing their  actual digital reports online, rather than just as data.  Another one-of-a-kind feature allows GSI customers to track the progress of their goods in the lab in real time.

 "Originally website was envisioned as a B2B site, but in the end we decided on a B2B2C approach, because we believe that by offering free classifieds and information on trade organizations and publications, we're facilitating wider public access and better understanding of the industry," added Mr. Gershburg. "We also believe that in this tough economic environment, it is a useful platform for many sectors of the Indian industry to reach out to each other.  We're grateful to members of the Indian industry for their help and support in development of the minisite"