Frost & Sullivan Acknowledges SOCOMEC's Remarkable Uninterrupted Power Supply System Product Lines

LONDON, April 15, 2010 - Based on its recent analysis of the energy and power systems market,
Frost & Sullivan recognises SOCOMEC UPS with the "2009 European Energy &
Power Systems Product Line Strategy Award", for its extensive product range.
Although the demand for uninterrupted power supply (UPS) systems had dipped
due to the economic slowdown, there are pockets of opportunity, which SOCOMEC
hopes to tap by introducing advanced products such as Green Power and NETYS
RT.

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Green Power UPS, its flagship product line, is available from 10-200 kVA
and uniquely offers the highest efficiency (96 per cent certified) even when
the partial load is operating at 30 per cent or 40 per cent. This product
addresses datacenters' primary concerns of power consumption, availability
and total cost of ownership (TCO). The electrical topology of Green Power UPS
is based on SOCOMEC's patented process and offers several advantages such as
compact size and low TCO and maintenance.

This product is environmentally friendly, as it reduces energy loss and
need for air conditioning and is also compatible with a flywheel energy
storage solution. Compared to other UPS systems, SOCOMEC's Green Power UPS
has a 30 per cent smaller footprint and its electronic battery sensor (EBS)
battery charging management extends battery's lifetime. It offers 24/7/365
remote monitoring and surveillance and as it is connected to the local area
network, operators can use it to shutdown the server.

The NETYS RT line comes in the power ranges of 1 kVA to 11 kVA and
addresses the needs of servers and networking devices, voice over Internet
protocol (VoIP) communication systems and video surveillance equipment. It
enhances SOCOMEC's offering in the low power range, is easy to use and
install, available in rack or tower format, has a compact footprint and its
broad range of communication protocols facilitates integration with building
management systems (BMS).

"Other UPS products in SOCOMEC's portfolio consists of NETYS PE/PL/PR
(0,6-3 kVA), ITYS (1-10 kVA), MODULYS (1.5-24 kVA), MASTERYS (8-120 kVA), and
DELPHYS range (60-900 kVA), which is also available with a flywheel backup
energy storage," says Frost & Sullivan Research Analyst Malavika Tohani.
"Apart from UPS systems, the company also manufactures a host of switching
and protection equipment and in the past one to two years, has added new
products such as switching, control and protection solutions for solar
applications, DIRIS A40/A41 energy management solution, STATYS static
transfer switch and ATRYS harmonic compensator."

With Green Power and NETYS RT, SOCOMEC aims to increase its share and
presence in the IT segment. The company's future strategy is to concentrate
on the IT and datacenter segment, where green issues and lower TCO is
crucial. Given the depressed market conditions, SOCOMEC expects the sales of
Green Power and NETYS RT to compensate for the decline in its other products
and help maintain its current status in the European UPS market.

On the strength of its broad range of products, SOCOMEC has been able to
extensively cover applications in industrial, transportation, IT, retail and
telecommunications. The NETYS, ITYS, Green Power, MODULYS and MASTERYS range
of UPS systems find the most application in IT, server, telecom and mobile
networks and call centres. The Green Power and VSS+DC flywheel UPS system,
with its low carbon footprint, high efficiency and low TCO, is ideal for
industrial processes and datacenters.

"MODULYS and MASTERYS, with their modular architecture, are particularly
suitable for applications where power requirements keep increasing," notes
Tohani. "MASTERYS' ranges from 8 kVA to 120 kVA works well for industrial
process applications, while the DELPHYS IP and MASTERYS IP+, with their
robust constructions, are suitable for applications in harsh and critical
environments."

According to a Frost & Sullivan end-user survey for the industrial UPS
markets, one of the most important purchase factors for a UPS is reliability
and the biggest consequence end users are worried about during a power
failure is loss in production and revenues. The MASTERYS and DELPHYS range,
with their sturdy design and fewer components, offers high reliability and
are tried and tested products.

SOCOMEC is keen to have a pulse on customers' requirements and is
constantly gathering feedback through its distributors or by participating in
trade shows and exhibitions. It also invites customers to special training
sessions or seminars to educate them about its products.

Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents this award to the company that has
demonstrated the most insight into the needs and product demands of its
customers. The recipient company has optimised its product line by leveraging
products with the various price, performance and feature points required by
one or more market segments.

Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Awards recognise companies in a variety
of regional and global markets for demonstrating outstanding achievement and
superior performance in areas such as leadership, technological innovation,
customer service, and strategic product development. Industry analysts
compare market participants and measure performance through in-depth
interviews, analysis, and extensive secondary research in order to identify
best practices in the industry.

About SOCOMEC UPS

With over 85 years of experience in the power and electronic field,
SOCOMEC is one of the top five players in the worldwide UPS market. The
company also has a strong global presence with activities in over 70
countries and 21 subsidiaries worldwide. It offers a wide gamut of products
and services such as UPS, industrial switches, relays, transformers, surge
arrestors and enclosures, among others. The company recorded a turnover of
euro 310 million in 2009, with majority of its revenues coming from the sale
of UPS systems.

    SOCOMEC UPS Contact Information
    Juri Romito - Media Marketing Coordinator
    Phone: +39-0444-598-611
    E-Mail: juri.romito@socomec.com

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Juri Romito, Media Marketing Coordinator of SOCOMEC UPS, +39-0444-598-611, juri.romito at socomec.com; or Jasmine Malone, Promotions Coordinator of Frost & Sullivan, +44-207-915-7869, jasmine.malone at frost.com