Solid State PLC New Power Solutions distribution franchise won

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Solid State PLC

16 April 2018

Solid State plc

("Solid State", the "Group" or the "Company")

New Power Solutions distribution franchise won

Solid State plc (AIM: SOLI), the AIM listed manufacturer of computing, power and communications products, and value added distributor of electronic components, is pleased to announce a distribution franchise for VPT, a leading global provider of power conversion solutions for the rapid deployment of critical power systems in avionics, military and space applications.

Solid State Supplies has been chosen by VPT due to its extensive military and aerospace knowledge, its certification to AS9120, its existing industry client base and value added distribution capabilities. The franchise is for exclusive rights to UK and Ireland and includes the transfer of the existing client base.

VPT has been selling into the UK market for 18 years to a loyal client base. Its products do not overlap with the current Solid State Supplies range giving the opportunity to develop and expand the client's reach and product representation into relevant markets.

John Macmichael, Managing Director of Solid State Supplies, commented:

"The VPT product range complements the existing Solid State power operations. They are an innovative, high quality supplier where we are confident that our approach will increase sales beyond the current run rate and broaden the customer base."

For further information please contact:

 
 Solid State plc                     01527 830 630 
 Gary Marsh - Chief Executive        [e-mail] 
  Peter James - Group Finance 
  Director 
 
 WH Ireland (Nominated Adviser 
  & Joint Broker)                    0117 945 3470 
 Mike Coe / Ed Allsopp (Corporate 
  Finance) 
  Jasper Berry / David Kilbourn 
  (Corporate Broking / Sales) 
 finnCap (Joint Broker) 
  Ed Frisby / Kate Bannatyne 
  (Corporate Finance) 
  Emily Morris / Rhys Williams 
  (Corporate Broking / Sales)        020 7220 0500 
 
 Walbrook PR (Financial PR)          020 7933 8780 
 Tom Cooper / Paul Vann              0797 122 1972 
                                     [e-mail] 
 

Notes to Editors:

Solid State plc (SOLI) is a leading value added group of companies providing specialist design-in and manufacturing services to those acquiring computing, power and communications products and electronic component services for use in harsh environments.

Serving niche markets in oil & gas production, medical, construction, security, military and field maintenance, Solid State acts as both a component supplier to OEMs and bespoke manufacturer of specialist units to clients with complex requirements.

Headquartered in Redditch, Solid State employs over 200 staff across five sites. Solid State operates through two main divisions: Solid State Supplies and Steatite.

Solid State was established in 1971 and admitted to AIM in June 1996.

This information is provided by RNS

The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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