3rd Sep 2007 07:01
China Shoto plc03 September 2007 Press Release 3 September 2007 China Shoto plc ("China Shoto" or "the Company") Notice of Results China Shoto plc (AIM:CHNS), a leading Chinese producer of industrial batteriesand power supply systems, today announces that the Company will release itsinterim results for the six months ended 30 June 2007 on Tuesday 18 September2007. An analyst briefing will be held at 09:30 a.m. that same morning at theoffices of Abchurch Communications, 100 Cannon Street, London EC4N 6EU. - Ends - For further information:China Shoto plcCao Guifa, Executive Chairman Tel: +44 (0) 20 7398 7700 www.chinashoto.com Seymour Pierce LimitedStuart Lane / John Depasquale Tel: +44 (0) 20 7107 [email protected] www.seymourpierce.com Media enquiries:AbchurchAriane Comstive / Monique Tsang Tel: +44 (0) 20 7398 [email protected] www.abchurch-group.com Notes to Editors China Shoto is one of China's leading companies engaged in the design,development and manufacture of reserve power and motive lead-acid rechargeablebatteries, together with a range of relating products including charger, powerequipment and battery accessories. The Group has leading market share in rechargeable lead-acid batteries, and isthe largest producer of VRLA batteries in China, which are widely used inelectric-powered bicycles. In addition, the Company is a leading provider ofback-up batteries to the telecommunications sector. Battery products are exported to the USA, Europe and Asia, where China Shoto canbenefit from the quality and price competitiveness of its products. The Grouphas achieved ISO9001 Quality Systems Accreditation and ISO14001 EnvironmentalSystems Accreditation. China Shoto also holds a controlling stake in Beijing Full Three DimensionEngineering Co. Ltd (FTD), a steam turbine designer and refurbishment company.As demand for electricity in China continues to rise, the requirement forincreased capacity has lead to strong demand for improving the efficiency andoutput of existing steam turbines as well as demand for new-build turbines. The Group has an extensive research and development facility and also has strongrelationships with Chinese universities. Research projects include theimprovement of existing products as well as the development of super-capacitors,lithium batteries and direct methanol fuel cells. China Shoto has over 90patents registered in China. With extensive modern facilities in Taizhou City, some 220 kilometres fromShanghai, a manufacturing facility in Beijing and a large research anddevelopment facility in Nanjing, China Shoto has a leading position in the fastgrowing global reserve power and rechargeable battery market. For furtherinformation, please visit www.chinashoto.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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