Chloride Group PLC Announces the Creation of Chloride Rus' LLC ("Chloride Rus'")


Chloride Group PLC ("Chloride") - a European leader in secure power solutions - is pleased to
announce the creation of Chloride Rus' - a new Chloride business in Russia. This strategic move
has been taken jointly with Chloride's long-standing partner in Moscow, and will be the platform to
develop Chloride's secure power solutions offering in this dynamic and fast growing market.

Lamberto Tassara, President of Chloride's UPS Systems division, commented: "I am delighted to
see the creation of Chloride Rus. There is excellent potential for growth in Russia and this
investment represents a great opportunity to develop our secure power solutions business in the
region. The establishment of a Chloride sales and service operation in Moscow will improve
services to our international and domestic customers and partners."

Chloride Rus' will work closely with the existing partner network in Russia to enhance Chloride's
product and service capabilities, including:

o Site inspection and power audit
o UPS and Battery installation and commissioning
o Routine preventative maintenance
o Remote diagnostic monitoring - using Chloride's industry-leading LIFE.net remote diagnostic
software
o Provision of service
o Fault identification and breakdown repairs.

Chloride will be arranging customer and contractor seminars in the coming months to brief the
market of the capabilities of this exciting new venture in the Russian power protection market.

About Chloride

Chloride Group is a leading European specialist provider of critical power protection solutions and
services. Headquartered in London, UK, Chloride has offices worldwide, serving blue chip
customers across Europe, Asia, Australia, North and South America.

Covering a broad range of markets, Chloride supplies blue-chip companies, for whom business
continuity is paramount. Market sectors include financial services, manufacturing, government,
transport, healthcare, telecoms, and oil and gas.

Chloride is committed to providing customers with excellent after sales service and support
through a network of highly-qualified engineers and technical support staff. This is backed up by
Chloride's industry-leading remote diagnostic system, LIFE.net.

In 2007, Chloride received the Frost & Sullivan European Company of the Year Award for
exceptional growth in all aspects of its European business.
About Chloride Rus'
Established in Moscow, Chloride Rus' will focus on the promotion of the Chloride brand and
products in the Russian market. It will be responsible for developing the Chloride business
through Chloride's distributors and partners in the Russian Federation, in addition to its own
customers.

Chloride Rus' is responsible for all aspects of product ordering, import of equipment and
components, international logistics, warehousing, certification, and Russian language
documentation. The Company will also provide pre-sale testing and warranty services.

Franco Costa, Chairman of Chloride Rus', said: "We are committed to developing Chloride's
secure power solutions offering in Russia, expanding services to customers and supporting
Chloride partners in the region. I am confident that this will be a very positive move for our
customers and partners as we seek to develop the Russian market."

For further information please contact Franco Costa at Franco.Costa@chloridepower.com

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