AXS Accsys Technologies Plc

    
  Accsys Technologies PLC
  13 November 2008
   



    13th November 2008                                                                                                                  
AIM: AXS
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    Accsys Technologies PLC

    Accsys Announces Partnership with Bella Vista Windows & Doors

    Accsys Technologies PLC ("Accsys" or "the Company") announces that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Titan Wood Limited ("Titan Wood"), has
entered into a manufacturing agreement with the Bella Vista division of window and door producer, Loewen. 

    Bella Vista produces custom wood windows and doors for the luxury home market. Offering uncompromising quality and durability, every
door and window built by Bella Vista is crafted with dedication to detail by experienced craftsmen. Bella Vista has chosen to further
enhance their impressive product line by offering its premier windows and doors in Accoya� wood. This option exemplifies Bella Vista's
commitment to providing their customers with the best materials available and to supporting resources which are harvested from responsibly
managed forests.

    Accoya� wood, which is produced from a range of certified sustainable wood species, possesses numerous outstanding benefits such as
increased durability, improved dimensional stability and resistance to UV degradation.  When Accoya� wood is used in the creation of windows
and doors, these many benefits result in the elimination of jamming in demanding weather conditions, an increase in paint or stain life by
3-4 times, and greatly improved product durability due to increased resistance to fungi and insects.  In addition, consumers can effectively
lessen their carbon footprint, as Accoya� wood successfully sequesters carbon for the life of the product, which is guaranteed for a minimum
of 50 years when used above ground. 
         
    Finlay Morrison, Chief Executive Officer of Accsys, said, "Many discerning consumers want to purchase products which are environmentally
sound without compromising on aesthetics or performance. The new Accoya� wood window and door product line by Bella Vista will provide
customers with both peace of mind and luxury. We at Accsys couldn't be more delighted to partner with Bella Vista to make this dream for
homeowners a new reality." 

    Bella Vista will start shipping Accoya� wood products to their customers by the end of 2008.

    Ends

      For further information, please contact:

 Accsys Technologies PLC        William               +44 20 8114 2510 
                                Paterson-Brown,       +44 20 8150 8835
                                Executive Chairman
 Parkgreen Communications       Leah Kramer/ Paul     +44 20 7933 8780
                                McManus               +44 7793 244 055
                                leah.kramer@          +44 7980 575 893
                                parkgreenmedia.com
                                paul.mcmanus@
                                parkgreenmedia.com

 Citigate First Financial B.V.  Wouter van de Putte   + 31 20 575 4080
                                / Laurens Goverse 

    Notes to Editors:

    Loewen Bella Vista Collection (www.bellavista.loewen.com/bellavista_site.nsf/index.html) features custom designed, hand-finished wood
windows and doors, along with a complementary accessories for luxury residential and light commercial projects. Features of the Loewen Bella
Vista portfolio include a variety of wood species: new door styles including Dutch doors, Interior doors, and Shutter doors; and, custom
window styles such as Inswing windows and Sliding windows.

    Accsys Technologies PLC (www.accsysplc.com) - is an environmental science and technology company whose primary focus is on the
production of Accoya� wood and technology licensing via its 100% owned subsidiary, Titan Wood (www.titanwood.com), which has manufacturing
operations in Arnhem, the Netherlands, and a regional office for the Americas in Dallas, Texas. Accsys' operations comprise three principal
business units: (i) the Accoya� wood production facility located in Arnhem, The Netherlands; (ii) technology development, focused on a
programme of continuous improvements to the process engineering and operating protocols for the acetylation of wood which are currently
under development and the development of technology for the acetylation of wood fibre; and (iii) the licensing of technology for the
production of Accoya� wood across the globe.

    Accoya� wood (www.accoya.info) is produced using a non-toxic process that effectively converts certified sustainably grown solid
softwood and non-durable hardwood lumber into what is best described as a 'new wood species' via acetylation. Distinguished by its
durability, dimensional stability and, perhaps most importantly of all, its reliability (in terms of consistency of both supply and
quality), Accoya� wood is particularly suited to exterior applications where performance and appearance are valued. Unlike most tropical and
temperate hardwoods, its colour does not degrade when exposed to ultraviolet light. Moreover, the Accoya� wood production process does not
compromise the wood's strength or machinability. The combination of UV resistance, dimensional stability, durability and retained strength
means that Accoya� wood offers a wealth of new opportunities to architects, designers, specifiers, builders and manufacturers.  Leading
applications include external doors and windows, shutters/shading, siding and cladding, decking, outdoor furniture/equipment and glulam beams for structural use. 

    Wood Acetylation is a process, which increases the amount of 'acetyl' molecules in wood, thereby changing its physical properties. The
environmentally responsible process protects wood from rot by making it "inedible" to most micro-organisms and insects, without - unlike
conventional treatments - making it toxic. It also greatly reduces the wood's tendency to swell and shrink, making it less prone to cracking
and ensuring that when painted it requires dramatically reduced maintenance. Acetylated wood's increased durability offers major carbon
sequestration advantages, compared to others woods and especially typical man-made building materials.  

    ACCOYA and the Trimarque Device are registered trademarks owned by Titan Wood Limited and 
    may not be used or reproduced without written permission

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