Cleantech Solutions International Enters into Memorandum of Understanding for the Potential Acquisition of Shenzhen Xinsheng NewEnergy
HONG KONG — Cleantech Solutions International, Inc. (“Cleantech Solutions” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: CLNT) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, EC Power (Global) Technology Limited (“EC Power”), has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the shareholders of Shenzhen Xinsheng NewEnergy (“Xinsheng”), regarding a potential acquisition by EC Power of not less than 51% of Xinsheng.
Based in Shenzhen, China, Xinsheng’s primary business is designing and manufacturing lithium-ion aluminum case batteries. Utilizing advanced automated production equipment, Xinsheng has been delivering batteries for mobile phones and other digital equipment since 2008. Xinsheng’s daily production capacity is 300,000 units.
“Our recently launched mobile phone power charger rental business is scaling up quickly and we are moving forward with our plans to aggressively expand into other areas,” said Parkson Yip, COO of Cleantech Solutions. ” So far, 20,000 portable power chargers are available for rent through major convenience store networks in Hong Kong and Macau, and demand has been increasing. We are preparing to expand our footprint into other types of retail outlets, including restaurants, hotels and shopping malls and are in discussions with potential partners to launch the service new regions around the world.
“The worldwide mobile phone users expected to grow from 4.8 billion in 2017 to over 5.0 billion in 2019 and we expect demand for on-the-go mobile phone charging to remain strong. We are impressed with Xinsheng’s production capabilities, advanced technology, and quality control processes. With quality and safety being top-of-mind for today’s mobile phone users, having control over the production of the chargers will allow us to confidently deliver products to the market. “
About Cleantech Solutions International
Cleantech Solutions, through its affiliated companies, designs, manufactures and distributes a line of proprietary high and low temperature dyeing and finishing machinery to the textile industry. The Company’s latest business initiatives are focused on targeting the technology and global sharing economy markets, by developing online platforms and rental business partnerships that will drive the global development of sharing through economical rental business models.
About Shenzhen Xinsheng NewEnergy
Shenzhen Xinsheng NewEnergy was established in 2008. It has a production factory covering 10,000 square meters and over 300 employees. The production lines can produce 300,000 units daily. Xinsheng has invested over RMB30 million to set up advanced automated production and quality control systems, and maintains an in-house battery safety testing laboratory. Xinsheng is ISO9001 certified, and with UL, IEC62133, FCC, CE, ROHS certifications. Xinsheng owns 15 patents covering the technologies.
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