Date:

09 January 2013

On behalf of:

Advanced Power Components PLC ('APC' or 'the Group')

Embargoed until:

0700hrs

Advanced Power Components Plc ("APC" or the "Group") Contract Win from Major UK Retailer

Advanced Power Components plc (AIM: PLC) is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Minimise Limited, has been awarded a second order from a major UK retailer for energy efficient LED lights for up to 80 store locations. The order received, valued initially at £2 million, covers preliminary product procurement and store survey costs. The final order value will be confirmed once product quantities have been determined following the store surveys. This contract follows the successful execution of the order previously announced in September 2012 under which 34 stores were completed. Work for this contract is expected to commence in January 2013.

The board remains optimistic that Minimise is well positioned to win further orders in the near future.

Mark Robinson, CEO of APC, commented:

"Being awarded a follow on contract from such a prestigious customer is particularly gratifying as it represents a big vote of confidence in the ability of Minimise Limited to deliver energy saving products and services successfully. We are increasingly convinced that the growth potential for LED lighting and other green technologies is significant and that Minimise is well positioned to capitalise on the opportunity."

Enquiries:

Advanced Power Components plc 01634 290588

Mark Robinson, Chief Executive Officer
Rob Smith, Finance Director
www.apc-plc.co.uk

Strand Hanson Limited 020 7409 3494

James Harris / Angela Hallett

Northland Capital Partners Limited 020 7448 4400

Andy Hanson / John Howes

Redleaf Polhill 020 7566 6727

Henry Columbine / David Ison apc@redleafpolhill.com

Notes to Editors: About Advanced Power Components

Advanced Power Components plc (APC) is one of the UK's leading distributors of specialist electronic components and a provider of technologies developed to reduce energy consumption or generate electricity more sustainably.
Since incorporation in 1982, APC has developed long-standing relationships with manufacturers of specialist electronic components and with customers who put significant value on our deep understanding of the challenges of their individual markets, technical expertise and attention to detail. Markets include defence, aerospace, space, transportation, medical and industrial sectors. Products are wide ranging in their complexity and in their application and are sold through a number of semi-autonomous teams. Each team focuses on specific technologies or markets but are true to the Company's central business strategy of adding value in the supply chain.
Through Minimise Energy, the Group promotes a range of technologies developed to reduce energy consumption and associated carbon emissions associated with traditional offerings. These products are either sold individually, through subsidiaries Minimise Limited and QV Controls Limited or may be combined to provide an integrated, multi technology solution to the challenge of improving the energy efficiency of an entire organisation.
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