Photo Release -- Bonso Enters New Era. Grand Opening of New Facility at Xinxing, China

Bonso Electronics International, Inc. (Nasdaq:BNSO), a designer and manufacturer of sensor based products, reported the grand opening ceremony of its new manufacturing facility at Xinxing (Guangdong Province, China) conducted on September 27, 2012.

Anthony So, Chairman of BONSO Group (sixth from right) with company directors/managers and guests. New facility with approx. 21000 sq. meter of production floor space.

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Bonso new manufacturing complex at Xinxing (Guangdong Province, China) has a land area of approximately 130,000 sq. meter. The first phase of construction has been completed which consists of a production facility, a warehouse and three dormitories. The production facility consists of three stories with approximately 21000 sq. meter of production floor space can increase our production capacity.

Anthony So, the Chairman of Bonso, stated, "We are extremely excited about the opening of our new manufacturing facility. The additional production capacity will provide Bonso with the opportunity to expand its business even further. In early 2013, we will begin our second phase construction which will bring a modern and stylish office building to the site."

About Bonso Electronics

Bonso Electronics designs, develops, manufactures, assembles and markets a comprehensive line of electronic scales, weighing instruments, health care products and telecommunications products. Bonso products are manufactured in the People's Republic of China for customers primarily located in North America and Europe. Company services include product design and prototyping, production tooling, procurement of components, total quality management, and just-in-time delivery. Bonso also independently designs and develops electronic products for private label markets. For further information, visit the company's web site at http://www.bonso.com.

The photos are also available via AP PhotoExpress.

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         Albert So
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