New premises for Proton

Proton Power Systems PLC 05 July 2007 Fuel cell expert, Proton Power Systems relocates to new premises Move enables expansion of business activities and volume production Munich, 5 July, 2007 - Proton Power Systems plc ('PPS'), through its subsidiary Proton Motor Fuel Cell GmbH ('PM'), an expert in industrial fuel cells, fuel cells and fuel cell electric hybrid systems, today announced its relocation to new company headquarters in Puchheim, near Munich. The new site, which can accommodate around 100 staff, will house the company's administration, research, development, production and test departments, with further potential for expansion as required. The move to new facilities, which will be completed by 6 July, will enable Proton Motor to scale business and enter into volume and automated production, and will provide an important platform for increased marketing of its fuel cell technology. The new headquarters, which has been customised in line with PM's specific requirements, currently covers an area of 3,000 square metres. With scope for extending the building by another 2,000 square metres, the site could provide space for around 200 staff in the future. The leasing agreement is designed so that any extension, which has approval already in place, can be built quickly allowing the company to expand its capacity at short notice in response to growing market demands. Commenting on the move, Felix Heidelberg, CEO of Proton Power Systems, said: 'This move will enable us to realise our strategy of automated and volume production - a key requirement for cost-effective production of our PM Basic, PM Package and PM Turnkey product lines. We will be able to meet the constant increase in demand we face now and in the future, and we are brilliantly equipped to turn our business plan into reality.' The former five, separately located, sites in Starnberg had become too small for the company and unable to accommodate further expansion. The new site in Puchheim, on the other hand, enables the company to consolidate on a single site with sufficient space for the next three to five years. Single site operation will also lead to increased efficiency and facilitate further and progressive reductions in unit costs. The infrastructure in and around Puchheim was also one of the key factors in the decision to move, as the company now benefits from excellent transport links provided by access to motorways and public transport e.g. to Munich airport. PM can now be reached at the following address: Proton Motor Fuel Cell GmbH Benzstrasse 7 82178 Puchheim Germany About Proton Power Systems plc. PPS, through its subsidiary Proton Motor Fuel Cell GmbH ('PM'), has developed and produced a standard fuel cell module, fuelled by hydrogen integrated with an energy storage system to create a hybrid electric fuel cell system capable of providing power during peak demand situations. The market focus is on industrial applications where 'back-to-base' refueling occurs, on site, at the end of each shift or work period. The Group has identified opportunities to replace lead-acid batteries with their PEM fuel cell systems and has identified niche markets in the materials handling and mass-transportation sectors where hybrid electric fuel cell systems offer considerable advantages over conventional engine technology and fuel cell only drive systems. The Group has identified two initial market segments in which the Directors believe the advantages of hybrid electric fuel cell systems will lead to economic benefits for the end user - forklift trucks and buses. In most cases, vehicles operate within a defined radius or return to central points of operation. The many advantages over current commercial alternatives include lower fuel consumption, longer periods between refueling, shorter refueling, consistent levels of power delivery and zero harmful emissions. PM's technology development has been undertaken with the key objectives of multiple applications and volume production. PPS was admitted to trading on AIM on October 31, 2006. Further information can be found at www.protonpowersystems.com or from: Commercial: Nomad: Proton Motor Fuel Cell GmbH Bell Lawrie Dr. Joachim Kroemer A division of Brewin Dolphin Securities Benzstrasse 7 Alan Stewart 82178 Puchheim Tel: +44 141 221 7733 Germany Tel.: +49/89 127 62 65 - 0 Fax: +49/89 127 62 65 - 99 j.kroemer@proton-motor.de www.proton-motor.de Media: Gavin Anderson & Company Marie Cairney/Ken Cronin Tel.: +44 207 554 1400 mcairney@gavinanderson.co.uk/kcronin@gavinanderson.co.uk This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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