ARISE Technologies to hold Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders
on June 28, 2010

WATERLOO, ON, June 22 /CNW/ - ARISE Technologies (TSX: APV) today announced that it will hold its Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders on Monday, June 28, 2010.

    
    WHAT:        Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

    WHERE:       University Club, University of Waterloo
                 200 University Ave. West
                 Waterloo, Ontario,
                 N2L 3G1

    WHEN:        June 28, 2010
                 3:00 pm ET.
    

About ARISE Technologies

ARISE Technologies Corporation, based in Waterloo, Ontario, is a leader in high-performance, cost-effective solar technology. The company operates through three divisions. The PV Cell Division manufactures PV (photovoltaic) cells at its first manufacturing plant opened in April 2008 in Bischofswerda, Germany. The division is developing proprietary technology with a target of achieving a step-by-step progression to a high-efficiency level of greater than 20%. The PV Silicon Division is using a proprietary method to produce silicon at 7N+ high-purity (99.99999% purity) for PV cell applications, based on a simplified chemical vapor deposition process. The division is focusing on scaling up its process to provide ARISE with control over its supply, costs, and quality. The PV Systems Division has been providing rooftop and ground-mounted PV solutions since 1996. ARISE is planning to expand its systems business in Ontario under the Ontario FIT (Feed-In Tariff) program.

The Company's shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol APV and on the Frankfurt Open Market Exchange under the symbol A3T. Additional information is available at www.arisetech.com and www.sedar.com.

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For further information: Investor Relations: Glen Williams, The Equicom Group, [phone] x272