19 January 2011
Solid State plc (the "Company")
Notification of Major Interest
Solid State plc (AIM:SSP), the AIM listed supplier of battery products, specialist electronic components and industrial/rugged computers to the electronics market, announces that yesterday it was notified that Mr Michael Mountfield holds 189,769 ordinary shares of 5 pence each, representing 3.08 per cent. of the Company's current issued share capital.
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Solid State plc
Gary Marsh - Chief Executive 01892 836 836
FoxDavies 020 3463 5010
(Nominated Adviser)
Philip Davies
Notes to Editors:
Solid State plc (SSP) is a leading value added group of companies providing specialist distribution, design-in and manufacturing services to those acquiring batteries, electronic components and industrial/rugged computing products for use in harsh environments.
Serving niche markets in oil & gas production, medical, construction, security, military and field maintenance, Solid State acts as both a distributor to OEMs and bespoke manufacturer of specialist units to clients with complex requirements.
Headquartered in Paddock Wood in Kent, Solid State employs 75 staff across 3 sites. Solid State operates through three main divisions: Solid State Supplies, Steatite and Rugged Systems.
Solid State was established in 1971 and admitted to AIM in June 1996.