LEGNAGO, Italy -- As at the 31st December 2002, Riello UPS, Europe's second largest manufacturer of UPS equipment, purchased the uninterruptible power systems sales and service business of Advance Galatrek (Advance Electronics Ltd), the UK's leading provider of power protection solutions for the IT, comms, commerce and industrial sectors. The new business will be known in the UK as Riello Galatrek Limited, and will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Riello of Italy, from new premises located on Wrexham Industrial Estate, just outside Wrexham. The remainder of Advance Galatrek's existing power quality management business, including voltage surge suppressor, constant voltage transformer and voltage stabiliser manufacturing will continue to operate from its current premises as Advance Electronics Limited, under the AEL Group brand. The purchase of Advance Galatrek's UPS sales and distribution operation sees Riello Galatrek becoming the dominant force in the UK UPS market, with a presence in all key sectors, including telecoms, Internet, voice and data comms, industrial, manufacturing, healthcare, rail and banking. Thanks to the collective experience, knowledge and skill sets of both Advance Galatrek and Riello, existing and potential customers will receive the most comprehensive series of products and services available from any supplier. Products offered will include Riello designed and manufactured uninterruptible power systems, ranging up to 4MVA, complemented by UK sourced battery extension pack and UPS accessories. According to newly appointed Riello Galatrek Managing Director Robin Koffler, the new structure will allow the company to operate as a fully-fledged UPS power protection provider, with an integrated suite of products and services across the whole sector. 'Prior to the acquisition, both Advance Galatrek and Riello boards gave extensive thought to the advantages that a purchase would bring. The synergy that exists between Advance Galatrek's UPS business and Riello will provide the perfect springboard to give both existing and new customers the most complete uninterruptible power system offering available anywhere in the marketplace,' he stated. Riello UPS Advance Galatrek