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RBC TECHNOLOGIES TO PARTNER WITH THE ENERGY INSTITUTE AT THE CITY UNIVERSITY

OF NEW YORK IN EFFORT TO DEVELOP RECHARGEABLE MnO₂ BATTERIES

- The Department of Energy, Advanced Research Projects Agency is Funding the Program -

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, September 15, 2010 – RBC Technologies announced today that it has entered into an agreement to partner with the Energy Institute of the City University of New York to develop rechargeable MnO₂ batteries. The three-year program, funded by the DoE ARPA, is designed to develop large scale rechargeable batteries for supporting grid-scale energy storage technologies for addressing intermittency and ramping challenges for transmission of renewable electric energy.

“We are pleased to participate with the Energy Institute on this program” said Lawrence Tinker, President. “The opportunity to utilize our rechargeable manganese dioxide technology for this type of project is a challenge that we are excited about. Battery technology has always been a major part of our skill set and we look forward to applying those skills to this program.”

The Energy Institute is an interdisciplinary program of the City University of New York established to research and develop sustainable energy technologies with low carbon footprints to reduce oil imports and increase efficiency and utilization of domestic energy sources and to educate and mentor the next generation of top-quality energy scientists and engineers.

RBC Technologies is a privately owned technology development company engaged in the development of technologies related to portable energy systems. RBC has developed a portfolio of technologies related to batteries and chemical based heater systems. For more information about RBC and its technologies, including licensing opportunities, contact RBC Technologies at 979-260-1120, or on the web at www.rbctx.com.

RBC TECHNOLOGIES AWARDED SBIR PHASE III CONTRACT

Program to Develop Pathway for Commercialization of Air-Activated Ration Heaters

Utilizing CookPak^® Self-Heating Technology

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, September 15, 2010 - RBC Technologies announced today that it has been awarded a SBIR Phase III Contract as a follow-on to its previous Phase II contract and current Phase II Enhancement contract. The program is intended to identify the critical pathway to full scale commercialization of Air-Activated Ration Heater (AARH) technology.

“We are pleased to have the continuing support of the Army in our effort to commercialize this technology”, said Lawrence Tinker, president. “Our CookPak^® self-heating technology is well suited to the AARH because it provides a flameless heater that does not require the addition of critical drinking water to activate. The user simply removes two labels and the heating process begins.”

The Company completed a Phase I and Phase I Option program in 2006 and a Phase II program in 2008. This was followed by the Phase II Enhancement program that started in January 2010. The Company is also exploring opportunities to transition its technology to the commercial market through development activities with consumer food and packaging companies.

RBC Technologies is a privately owned technology development company engaged in the development of technologies related to portable energy systems. The company has been located in the Brazos Valley for twenty years. RBC has developed a portfolio of technologies related to batteries and chemical based heater systems. For more information about RBC and its technologies, including licensing opportunities, contact RBC Technologies at 979-260-1120, or on the web at www.rbctx.com.

RBC TECHNOLOGIES COMPLETES RELOCATION TO THE SCIENCE PARK AT RESEARCH VALLEY

- Company is First Occupant in Facility -

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, July 14, 2010 – RBC Technologies announced today that it has completed its relocation to new facilities at The Science Park at Research Valley (TSPRV). The 5,200 ft² of office and lab space is well suited to support the company’s development and commercialization efforts.

“We are pleased to be located in these new facilities” said Lawrence Tinker, president. “The continuing effort to commercialize our technologies will benefit from a more efficient layout and the ability to add staff and equipment to support the work. The support of the Astin Redevelopment and Fibertown teams throughout the process has made the transition an easy one.”

TSPRV, formerly the site of Westinghouse and Northrup Grumman manufacturing facilities, is being developed into a science and technology park by Astin Redevelopment, LP, of Bryan, Texas. The redevelopment effort is being supported by the City of College Station and the Research Valley Partnership.

RBC TECHNOLOGIES AWARDED SBIR PHASE II ENHANCEMENT CONTRACT

Program to Develop Pilot Line Capability for Air-Activated Ration Heaters

Utilizing CookPak^® Self-Heating Technology

BRYAN, TEXAS, January 5, 2010 – RBC Technologies announced today that it has been awarded a SBIR Phase II Enhancement Contract as a follow-on to its previous Phase II award. The $730,000, eighteen month program is intended to support transition of the AARH technology from prototype to pilot scale commercialization.

“We are pleased to have the continuing support of the Army SBIR Program Office in developing this technology”, said Lawrence Tinker, president. “The timing of the award fits well with the transition to our new location in the Science Park at Research Valley. Those facilities are well suited to the development activities required to complete this program.”

The company also anticipates that additional funding from other Army programs will provide further support for the completion of the commercialization effort.

RBC TECHNOLOGIES TO RELOCATE IN THE SCIENCE PARK AT RESEARCH VALLEY

BRYAN, TEXAS, October 19, 2009 –– RBC Technologies announced today that it has entered into a lease agreement for space at The Science Park at Research Valley, in College Station, Texas. The company is expected to move to the new space in early 2010. In the interim the company has taken temporary office space in FIBERTOWN located in the historic district of downtown Bryan, Texas.

Lynntech, a scientific research and development company focused on water, energy and health innovations, is developing The Science Park at Research Valley and will be its anchor tenant. Additional technology development companies are expected to lease space in the building.

“We are excited about the opportunity to be a part of the new Science Park,” said Dr. Lawrence Tinker, president of RBC. “The new space will provide more modern operating facilities for RBC, in line with our plans to grow our technology development and licensing activities.”

COOKPAK^® AIR-ACTIVATED RATION HEATER TECHNOLOGY FEATURED

IN POSTER SESSION AT 26^th ARMY SCIENCE CONFERENCE

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, December 1, 2008 – RBC Technologies announced today that its CookPak^® Air-Activated Ration Heater (AARH) technology is featured in a poster session at the 26^th Army Science Conference, December 1^st - 4^th, being held in Orlando, Fl. The poster, created by Mr. Paul DellaRocca, contracting officer, with assistance from RBC, describes the AARH and provides information on its design and use.

“Including this poster in the conference demonstrates the Army’s desire to pursue this technology as a possible replacement for the current flameless ration heater”, said Dr. Lawrence Tinker, president. RBC plans to continue the development of this technology for both the Army and other commercial uses. To review the poster please visit RBC’s website at www.rbctx.com.

RBC Technologies, a privately held research and development company, is focused on development of technologies related to chemical energy systems such as batteries and chemical based heaters. For more information about RBC and its technologies, including licensing opportunities, contact RBC Technologies at 979-260-1120, or on the web at www.rbctx.com.

RBC TECHNOLOGIES APPOINTS PRESIDENT

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, October 14, 2008 – The Board of Directors of RBC Technologies is pleased to announce that Dr. Lawrence Tinker has been promoted to President of the company. Dr. Tinker joined RBC in May 2004 as Vice President, Licensing and Technology Development and has been instrumental in technology development and progress towards licensing of the company’s disposable high rate alkaline cell technology (HRB) and its CookPak^® air-activated self-heating technology.

“We are very happy with the progress that the company has made since Dr. Tinker joined RBC”, said Erik Giese, Chairman, “and we are pleased that we could provide this opportunity to promote from within the company.”

Dr. Tinker has more than twenty-eight years professional experience in the battery industry in R&D, product technology development, intellectual property development, licensing, and corporate management. Dr. Tinker earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from The University of Texas at Austin. Prior to joining RBC, Dr. Tinker served as President, Vice President of Advanced Technology, and Vice President of Engineering at AER Energy Resources, a publicly traded battery technology development and licensing company.

RBC TECHNOLOGIES awardED Fourth US PATENT FOR ITS HIGH RATE ALKALINE BATTERY TECHNOLOGY

- Completes HRB Technology Portfolio -

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, August 12, 2008 - RBC Technologies announced today that a fourth US Patent covering its high rate alkaline battery (HRB) technology recently issued. US Patent number 7,407,724 issued on August 5, 2008. This patent covers the latest HRB design and, along with three previously issued patents, completes the technology portfolio related to high rate alkaline batteries.

“Having all these patents issue validates the unique attributes of our technology, and strengthens our position for licensing negotiations”, said Lawrence Tinker, vice president, licensing and technology development. “RBC spent more than four years developing this technology and these patents are the culmination of that effort.”

The advantage of the HRB technology is that it can provide a two to three times improvement in run time compared to conventional alkaline cells in handheld electronic devices such as digital cameras. This can provide a tremendous opportunity for manufacturers of disposable alkaline cells to recapture market share lost to rechargeable technologies because of the inherent lack of power capability in conventional alkaline cells. In addition, the unique performance features of the HRB technology can allow OEMs to use disposable alkaline batteries instead of expensive rechargeable batteries and enable the development of new consumer electronic products that have not been practical with currently available disposable alkaline batteries.

RBC Technologies is an independent development company with a diversified technology base of energy storage systems. RBC has a significant portfolio of US and international patents on these technologies, which the company commercializes through licensing and joint venture agreements with organizations seeking custom battery system solutions and next generation products. RBC has assembled a unique team to help further development, intellectual property management, and commercialization of these technologies. RBC has the full development capabilities to support the design, materials development, and prototyping of these technologies.

For more information about RBC and its technologies, including licensing opportunities, contact RBC Technologies at 979-260-1120, or on the web at www.rcbtx.com.

RBC TECHNOLOGIES awardED THIRD US PATENT FOR ITS HIGH RATE ALKALINE BATTERY TECHNOLOGY

- Allowance of Additional Related Patent Expected -

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, November 12, 2007 - RBC Technologies announced today that a third US Patent covering its high rate alkaline battery (HRB) technology has recently issued. US Patent number 7,288,126 issued on October 30, 2007 and along with US Patent numbers 7,264,903 and 7,264,904 which issued on September 4, 2007, form the basis of its technology portfolio related to high rate alkaline batteries. Allowance of an additional fourth patent application, similarly related, is expected soon.

“Having these patents issue validates the unique attributes of our technology, and strengthens our position for licensing negotiations”, said Lawrence Tinker, vice president, licensing and technology development. “RBC spent more than four years developing this technology and these patents are the culmination of that effort.”

For more information about RBC and its technologies, including licensing opportunities, contact RBC Technologies at 979-260-1120, or on the web at www.rcbtx.com.

RBC TECHNOLOGIES awardED US Army SBIR Phase II contract FOR MRE chemical heater technology

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, August 9, 2006 - RBC Technologies announced today that it has been awarded a $730,000 Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Phase II contract by the US Army to continue development of an improved chemical heater for the standard operation ration, the Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE).

The MRE is a pre-packaged eight-ounce field ration entree with a three-year shelf life. The Army uses over 30 million MRE’s each year. Currently each MRE is packaged with a separate flameless ration heater (FRH) consisting of a magnesium/iron mixture sealed in a waterproof pouch. When the pouch is opened to insert the MRE, and water is then added, the MRE temperature can be raised by 100°F in about 10 minutes. The current FRH, while effective, requires water for activation and produces hydrogen gas as a byproduct creating safety concerns.

In the Phase I program, RBC provided a proof-of-concept demonstration for a self-contained exothermic fuel composite that can be integrated into packaging configurations to provide a flameless heater for use with the MRE. This air-activated self-heating technology, identified as CookPak^™ technology, is applicable to both military and consumer products. The Phase II program will result in the development of qualified end products for field-testing by the Army.

The technology to be developed in the eighteen month effort builds on the foundation of RBC’s proprietary technology capabilities in energy storage materials and devices, materials containment and packaging for long shelf life in various product design formats, and device safety and thermal control for storage, transport and under abuse conditions.

For more information about RBC and its technologies, including licensing opportunities, contact RBC Technologies at 979-260-1120, or on the web at www.rcbtx.com.

RBC TECHNOLOGIES AFFIRMS SUPERIOR COST/PERFORMANCE BENEFITS OF HRB CELL TECHNOLOGY

- “High Power Primary: It just might last longer than you think!”-

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, April 23, 2006 - When top battery industry leaders and scientists gathered recently in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for the 23rd International Battery Seminar and Exhibit, they were reminded of the continued developments in disposable battery technology. A presentation by Bob Altabet of Alpha Beta Planning, a Business Development Consultancy, highlighted the superior performance of the RBC “HRB” patent pending design in high power devices.

In its alkaline version, the RBC design provides performance improvements of up to 3.7 times that of any standard alkaline in ANSI digital camera testing for AA batteries, and does so with only nominal cost premium due to the unique RBC concept and its innovative design for high speed manufacturability. The HRB design increases the surface area of contact between anode and cathode yielding order of magnitude improvements over standard alkaline battery construction known as bobbin construction. Testing, using the ANSI digital camera pulse protocols at an independent lab showed this superior performance versus such major alkaline brands as Duracell CopperTop and Energizer Max.

Recent AA disposable batteries have been launched, such as Panasonic’s Oxyride or Duracell’s Power Pix, using Nickel Oxy-hydroxide rather than the manganese used in alkaline batteries specifically to provide significant improvement in digital camera performance of up to 2 times that of standard alkaline. The RBC design used with Nickel Oxy-hydroxide chemistry provides order of magnitude performance improvement here as well. The digital camera performance of nickel oxy-hydroxide using the RBC HRB design is up to 5.5 times better than standard alkaline and about 2.7 time better than these recently launched products. You can download the full presentation on the web at http://www.rbctx.com or at http://www.alphabetaplan.com

RBC Technologies, a privately held research and development company, is focused on development of technologies related to chemical energy systems such as batteries, fuel cells, and chemical based heaters. RBC has developed an improved design for alkaline batteries that can more than triple the number of digital camera photos that can be taken if using standard alkaline battery technology and is currently working on development of flameless food heaters for the military and consumer markets. RBC has assembled a unique team to help further development, intellectual property management, and commercialization of these technologies. RBC has the full development capabilities to support the design, materials development, and prototyping of these technologies.

For more information about RBC and its technologies, including licensing opportunities, contact RBC Technologies at 979-260-1120, or on the web at www.rcbtx.com.

RBC TECHNOLOGIES JOINS HOUSTON TECHNOLOGY CENTER

- Relationship to broaden RBC business presence in Greater Houston Area -

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, February 16, 2006. RBC Technologies announced today that it has joined the Houston Technology Center (HTC) as a Client Company. The HTC (www.houstontechnology.org), a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, is Houston’s business accelerator and the largest technology business incubator in Texas. HTC accelerates the commercialization of emerging technology companies in the greater Houston area by providing in-depth business guidance, access to capital and service providers, and entrepreneurial education.

The HTC assists emerging technology companies by providing in-depth business guidance, including setting operational goals, advising and consulting on strategic business matters, serving as a coach for the management team, and by facilitating access to capital sources and professional services.

Supported by more than 300 corporations and organizations, Houston's leading academic institutions, the Greater Houston Partnership, the Texas Medical Center, NASA-Johnson Space Center, and the City of Houston, HTC has become the center of technology entrepreneurship by assisting more than 200 companies within several key sectors: Energy, Information Technology, Life Sciences, Nanotechnology, and NASA-originated technologies.

“This is a move that signifies RBC’s desire to be more active in the business community and to grow its organization into a self-sustaining operation”, said Brendan Coffey, vice president of business development. “Joining HTC will expose our technology developments and capabilities to a broader base of potential customers and investors.”

For more information about RBC and its technologies, including licensing opportunities, contact RBC Technologies at 979-260-1120, or on the web at www.rcbtx.com.

RBC TECHNOLOGIES awardED US Army contract FOR MRE chemical heater technology

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, November 15, 2005 - RBC Technologies announced today that it has been awarded a $70,000 Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Phase I contract by the US Army to develop an improved chemical heater for the standard operation ration, the Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE). Valimet, a producer of specialty materials will partner with RBC in the effort.

In the Phase I program, RBC is to provide a proof-of-concept demonstration for a self-contained exothermic fuel composite that can be integrated into packaging configurations to provide a flameless heater for use with the MRE. The Army has stringent applications for the device calling for minimum weight, cost, complexity, and size. In addition, the product must be dispensable and maintain a three-year shelf life, which is the shelf life of the MRE. Both the packaging and activator must maintain their operational capability at temperatures from –25° F to 120° F. All materials, both packaging and heating system, shall be safe for operation, transportation, storage, and disposal (activated or not) in accordance with DOT/EPA/FAA regulations. A product form that can fulfill these requirements may have significant commercial sector potential.

The technology to be developed in the six month effort builds on the foundation of RBC’s proprietary technology capabilities in energy storage materials and devices, materials containment and packaging for long shelf life in various product design formats, and device safety and thermal control for storage, transport and under abuse conditions.

For more information about RBC and its technologies, including licensing opportunities, contact RBC Technologies at 979-260-1120, or on the web at www.rcbtx.com.

RBC TECHNOLOGIES COMPLETES HRB AA CELL PILOT LINE

- Capability to Produce Cells at High Rates Demonstrated -

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, October 1, 2005 - RBC Technologies today announced the completion and start-up of a small-scale pilot line at the company’s College Station facility. The pilot line was installed to demonstrate the capability to reproducibly manufacture HRB AA cells at rates of up to six hundred per minute.

The line is semi-automated, using PLC technology to drive the unit operations. The primary purpose of the line is to make cells for customer sampling and continued development work. “This is a significant milestone accomplishment for RBC”, said Brendan Coffey, vice president of business development. “The pilot line will allow us to clearly demonstrate that our improved technology can be manufactured rapidly and reproducibly, and will enhance our ability to license our technology”.

John Gordon, Director of Manufacturing Technology was responsible for the design and installation. Mr. Gordon has more than twenty-five years experience in equipment design for manufacturing. Prior to joining the RBC team, he was with Solicore Incorporated, a lithium battery manufacturing company, and Moltech Corporation where he designed and installed a battery pilot line for the manufacture of prismatic lithium batteries. His career in battery manufacturing began with Valence Technology in Northern Ireland where he managed the installation and commissioning of their manufacturing lines.

An aggressive technical development program continues in College Station with thousands of prototype HRB AA cells having been made and tested to date. RBC is presenting the technology to select battery manufacturers and electronics OEMs for applications testing. Samples can be made available to qualified potential licensees.

For more information about RBC and its technologies, including licensing opportunities, contact RBC Technologies at 979-260-1120, or on the web at www.rcbtx.com.

RBC TECHNOLOGIES’ HRB CELL PERFORMANCE VALIDATED

- Independent test laboratory confirms performance of HRB capability -

COLLEGE STATION, TX, April 21, 2005. RBC Technologies announced today that the performance of its advanced alkaline battery technology (HRB) has been validated at Intertek, an independent test laboratory in Cortland, New York. Sample cells were submitted to the laboratory for testing and their performance was characterized relative to commercially available alkaline cells from major manufacturers.

The test results confirmed that HRB technology can deliver more than 2.5 times the number of digital camera pulses as conventional alkaline cells while maintaining equivalent performance at lower discharge rates. The comparative tests were performed under a variety of modified ANSI test protocols to establish the performance characteristics.

“Independent confirmation of the improved high rate performance of our HRB technology over conventional alkaline technology proves the viability of the HRB design”, said Lawrence Tinker, vice president of licensing and technology development. “The fact that we can improve high rate performance while maintaining low rate capability will allow us to further our pursuit of a technology licensee.”

The Intertek report is available to qualified companies for review of the performance advantages of HRB technology.

RBC Technologies, a privately held research and development company, is focused on development of technologies related to chemical energy systems such as batteries, fuel cells, and chemical based heaters. RBC has developed an improved design for alkaline batteries that can more than triple the number of digital camera photos that can be taken if using standard alkaline battery technology and we are currently working on development of flameless food heaters for the military and consumer markets. RBC has assembled a unique team to help further development, intellectual property management, and commercialization of these technologies. RBC has the full development capabilities to support the design, materials development, and prototyping of these technologies.

For more information about RBC’s HRB technology, including licensing opportunities, contact RBC Technologies at 979-260-1120, or on the web at www.rcbtx.com.

RBC TECHNOLOGIES HIRES ENGINEERING DIRECTOR TO COMPLETE HRB ALKALINE AA CELL PILOT LINE

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, April 5, 2004 - RBC Technologies announced today the hiring of John Gordon as Director of Manufacturing Technology. John has more than twenty-five years experience in equipment design for manufacturing. Prior to joining the RBC team, he was with Solicore Inc., a Lakeland, Florida company involved in the manufacture of thin lithium batteries. Before Solicore, John was Engineering Manager at Moltech Corporation in Tucson Az. where he designed and installed a battery pilot line for the manufacture of prismatic lithium batteries. His career in battery manufacturing began with Valence Technology in Northern Ireland where he managed the installation and commissioning of their manufacturing lines. He is a graduate in Physics from the University of Ulster.

John will lead the installation of a small-scale pilot line in at RBC’s College Station, TX facility to demonstrate the capability to reproducibly produce HRB AA cells at rates of 600 per minute. The RBC line will be operational by December 2004.

The two to three times performance advantage of HRB in high power devices has drawn the interest of a number of potential licensees who have deemed HRB a novel and viable approach to desired performance characteristics. An aggressive technical development program continues in College Station with thousands of prototype HRB AA cells having been made and tested to date. RBC is presenting the technology to select electronics OEMs for applications testing. HRB technology has been extended to include prismatic and rechargeable alkaline formats, however the initial pilot line will be to validate the manufacturability of primary AA cells.

RBC Technologies, a privately held research and development company, is focused on development of technologies related to chemical energy systems such as batteries, fuel cells, and chemical based heaters. RBC has developed an improved design for alkaline batteries that can more than triple the number of digital camera photos that can be taken if using standard alkaline battery technology and we are currently working on development of flameless food heaters for the military and consumer markets. RBC has assembled a unique team to help further development, intellectual property management, and commercialization of these technologies. RBC has the full development capabilities to support the design, materials development, and prototyping of these technologies.

For more information about RBC’s HRB technology, including licensing opportunities, contact RBC Technologies at 979-260-1120, or on the web at www.rcbtx.com.

RBC TECHNOLOGIES DEVELOPS IMPROVED CYLINDRICAL ALKALINE CELL TECHNOLOGY

- HRB Technology can significantly improve high rate discharge performance -

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, November 10, 2003 – RBC Technologies announced today that it has developed an alkaline (MnO₂/Zinc primary) cylindrical cell technology with substantially better performance on high rate discharge (2 to 3 times commercial premium alkaline AA's on digital camera tests). By implementing a novel, simple to manufacture, modified bobbin cell construction that produces increased surface area between the anode and cathode, capacity utilization at high discharge rates has been significantly increased.

RBC’s “high rate bobbin” (HRB) cell technology represents a major advance in performance with an improved balance of power and energy best suited to consumer portable electronic devices such as personal digital assistants, MP3, DVD players, and digital cameras. Many modern devices require higher continuous or pulse currents which conventional or even premium brand name alkaline battery products cell designs cannot efficiently deliver.

“Major alkaline battery manufacturers indicated a need for improved power capability in their disposable alkaline battery cells”, said Brendan Coffey, vice president of business development. “We responded quickly by innovating the construction of the cell to answer this need.”

HRB technology could be the new state of the art for alkaline cells enabling the system to maintain its competitive advantage as a universal solution for a wide range of consumer applications in standard cylindrical formats such as AAA, AA, C and D sizes.

RBC Technologies, a privately held research and development company, is focused on development of technologies related to chemical energy systems such as batteries and fuel cells. RBC has developed an improved design for alkaline batteries that can more than triple the number of digital camera photos that can be taken if using standard alkaline battery technology and is currently working on development of flameless food heaters for the military and consumer markets. RBC has assembled a unique team to help further development, intellectual property management, and commercialization of these technologies. RBC has the full development capabilities to support the design, materials development, and prototyping of these technologies.

For more information about RBC and its technologies, including licensing opportunities, contact RBC Technologies at 979-260-1120, or on the web at www.rcbtx.com.