Trading Statement

12 October 2011

Solid State plc

("Solid State" or the "Company")

Pre close trading statement

Solid State plc (AIM:SSP), the AIM listed supplier of battery products, specialist electronic components and industrial/rugged computers to the electronics market, is pleased to announce that trading in the year to date has continued to be very satisfactory, with trading significantly ahead of the equivalent period last year and in line with market expectations. Pleasingly, the order book has continued to grow in the period, increasing from £8.4 million as at 31 March 2011 to £9.6 million at 30 September 2011. This will underpin the Company's performance in the second half of the year.

The Company will be announcing its interim results for the six months ended 30 September on 12 December 2011.

For further information please contact:

Solid State plc

Gary Marsh - Chief Executive 01892 836 836

Peter Haining - Chairman 01435 865 353

WH Ireland 0117 945 3470

(Nominated Adviser)

Mike Coe/Marc Davies

Winningtons

(Financial PR) 020 3176 4722

Tom Cooper/Paul Vann 0797 122 1972

tom.cooper@winningtons.co.uk

Notes to Editors:

Solid State plc (SSP) is a leading value added group of companies providing specialist distribution, design-in and manufacturing services to those acquiring batteries, electronic components and industrial/rugged computing products for use in harsh environments.

Serving niche markets in oil & gas production, medical, construction, security, military and field maintenance, Solid State acts as both a distributor to OEMs and bespoke manufacturer of specialist units to clients with complex requirements.

Headquartered in Paddock Wood in Kent, Solid State employs 80 staff across 3 sites. Solid State operates through three main divisions: Solid State Supplies, Steatite and Rugged Systems.

Solid State was established in 1971 and admitted to AIM in June 1996.