BISOL Group's new automated manufacturing facility running at full production capacity

Prebold (ots) - BISOL Group carried out extensive investments into
further automatization of its photovoltaic module production
environment which was officially inaugurated last month. In addition
to the increasingly full sales order book, BISOL Group further
increases its competitiveness in the global market and strengthens
its leading position in the field of quality and business excellence.

Continuous investments in technological improvements, research and
development, and increased efficiency of production processes are a
prerequisite to maintaining the high standards of PV module
manufacturing, one of the basic pillars of BISOL Group. The 2 million
euro investment, carried out exclusively by the company's own funds,
will ensure 100% traceability from the input components all the way
through to the finished product using a combination of newly
implemented technological solutions in terms of processes, procedures
and technological improvements in conjunction with the necessary
equipment upgrade.

In addition to cost-effectiveness optimization, the modernization
will significantly increase BISOL Group's maximum production
capacity. An important technological advantage of the investment is
also a greater level of repeatability and reduced impact of the human
factor, which will further improve the quality of BISOL products and
their long-term performance, crucial for the 25-year warranty on
photovoltaic components. With a negligible defect rate of less than
50 dpm (defects per million) BISOL Group can proudly claim to have
become a world class producer and with the new investment and further
technological improvements the number of claims will decrease even
more.

The implementation of the investment began last summer and
stretched over a period of time. It was carried out in three stages
and although now complete, the automatization process was delayed due
to the catastrophic flood, causing the company more than 2.5 million
euro damages. Simultaneously with the investment activities, BISOL
Group acquired the international certificates ISO 9001 for quality
management, ISO 14001 for environmental management and OHSAS 18001
for occupational health and safety management. In 2012, the company
also introduced the 5S system, a Japanese method for production
process optimization aimed at establishing and maintaining an
orderly, clean and safe and efficient working environment.

With its business model BISOL Group is successfully defying
extremely difficult business conditions in the photovoltaic industry.
Increased demand for BISOL products in already 45 global markets,
where the brand is currently present, allowed the company to
introduce a fourth shift and continuous manufacturing 24 hours a day,
7 days a week. Furthermore, the BISOL Group expects a significant
increase in demand in the second half of 2013 and significantly more
stable production conditions in the coming years. European
Commission's recent introduction of antidumping tariffs on
photovoltaic modules from the People's Republic of China the European
Commission will re-enable fair competition, free market and stimulate
the demand for European-made products. Significant contribution will
be made in terms of preservation of jobs and increase of quality of
the products on the market.

BISOL Group will present its latest solar solutions at the
Intersolar Trade Fair, which will take place from 19 to 21 June 2013
in Munich. Visit them in Hall A1, stand 240.

BISOL Group, d.o.o.

BISOL Group is an innovative and internationally acclaimed
European producer of premium quality photovoltaic (PV) modules. With
an annual production capacity the worldwide installations ideally
reduce over 79.000 tons of CO2 emissions each year. Manufactured
using state-of-the-art technology, BISOL PV modules ensure an
outstanding long-term performance and are designed to withstand the
most rigorous operating conditions. Performance tests by Photon prove
BISOL modules to be one of the most exclusive products available in
the world market, ensuring the highest energy yields and thus more
satisfying returns on investment. The BISOL brand stands for
indisputable quality and reliability, customer-oriented services and
a continuous drive for technological innovations. To strengthen its
presence worldwide, BISOL Group runs international operations from
its representative offices in Belgium, France, Italy, United Kingdom
and Germany.

Disclaimer

BISOL Group does not assume any legal or other responsibility, or
any other liability concerning the information set forth in this or
any other press release published by the group. Certain statements
concerning future growth prospects involve risk and uncertainties,
especially those relating to future industry outlook and BISOL's
ability to manage growth and intense competition within the industry.
Actual market conditions and performance of BISOL may differ from the
predictions. All the estimates are based on current market conditions
and trends known to BISOL Group at the date of publishing the press
release. These estimates can change without BISOL's liability to
change, update, or correct the information.

Contact:
POLONA PEUNIK
Tel.: +386 3 703 22 35
Fax: +386 3 703 22 63
E-mail: polona.peunik@bisol.si