-- Can decrease temperature more rapidly, more uniformly and
consistently, which is critical to the Life Science industry. The T-150
uniquely offers controlled temperature ramp rates -- an industry first.
-- No bulky compressor system means vastly more storage space per
external footprint.
-- Unique temperature uniformity and no icy build-up also improve per
square foot utilization.
-- More internal room affords easier access, more flexible storage
options, and allows one Cryometrix freezer to do the work of up to three
old-style freezers.
-- Eliminates use and possible leakage of fluorocarbon refrigerants that
harm the Earth's ozone layer.
-- Better endures loss of electric power, and can keep contents frozen
properly up to 1.5 days versus a few hours. Backup battery to power extends
days to weeks -- just reload the LN2
-- Decreases upstream carbon dioxide ("CO2") produced by electricity
generation (due to far lower power usage.
These operational and environmental advantages translate into several major
economic advantages over compressor-type freezers:
-- No motorized compressor means dramatically reduced energy consumption
-- up to 90%.
-- Eliminates related cost of air-conditioning (compressors throw off
major heat).
-- Dramatically lowered maintenance costs due to no moving parts used in
cooling and no fluorocarbon disposal costs.
-- Long lifecycle: CoLD-based freezer lifespan estimated at 20 plus years
versus five to seven expected for compressor-type freezers (which also have
high decommission costs).
-- Avoids costs related to goods damaged by power outages and non-uniform
freezing.
-- Highly cost-competitive for new installations even when based solely
on storage space per square foot.
-- Fast ROI when replacing traditional systems due to savings "ripple
effect" from all the above advantages.
About Liquid Nitrogen
Liquid Nitrogen or "LN2" used by the CoLD platform is an emerging Cleantech
alternative for applications involving cryogenic freezing, cold chain
management, and product testing. Nitrogen is an abundant, renewable,
environmentally safe material that comprises 79% of the air we breathe. The
U.S. spends 12% of its national energy budget on commercial cooling and
refrigeration, so many billions of dollars in savings could be realized
with greater adoption of Reflect's LN2 cooling technologies.
About Cryometrix
Cryometrix, a unit of Reflect Scientific, is a leading developer,
manufacturer and marketer of refrigeration and cryogenic preservation
equipment. Its Ultra Low Temperature freezers use an "all in one" cooling
and cryogenic freezing system. It is the first liquid nitrogen based,
programmable cooling and cryogenic freezing system in a standard upright
format. This allows for exceptional reliability, precise thermal
uniformity, and no user or product exposure to liquid nitrogen. The
Cryometrix freezer is optimized for bio-repositories, research, forensic,
hospital and clinical laboratories, and other life science applications
where refrigeration and cryogenic preservation is required.
About Reflect Scientific
Since 1993, Reflect Scientific has focused on providing value-added
consumable products and technology-based equipment for the life science
marketplace. The company's product range has expanded to include ultra low
temperature freezers and UV-Vis chemical detectors for life science and
biotechnology industries, as well as tools and analytical services for
industrial manufacturing. In addition to ultra low temperature freezers,
Reflect offers a number of other LN2-based solutions, including cooling for
computer server rooms and server farms, and has currently under development
cooling equipment for Reefer trucks and shipping containers. The company
also has provided Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT) Chambers for
high-tech product manufacturers, where Reflect's cooling technology helps
test electronic equipment, like computer laptops, under extreme
environments. For more information, visit www.reflectscientific.com.
Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the "safe
harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks
and uncertainties, including without limitation, continued acceptance of
the Reflect Scientific's products, increased levels of competition for the
company, new products and technological changes, the company's dependence
on third-party suppliers, and other risks detailed from time to time in the
company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
Contact Information: Company Contacts: Tom Tait Vice President Reflect Scientific, Inc. Tel (650) 279-9406 www.reflectscientific.com Investor Relations: Scott Kitcher Vice President Liolios Group, Inc. Tel (949) 574-3860