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Active Control Technology Inc. (TSX VENTURE:ACT), a leading provider of advanced wireless communication, productivity and safety systems, today announced that Richard Hazell has resigned from its board of directors.

"Richard has been an avid supporter of the company over the past eight years, and we thank him for his friendship, valuable leadership and contributions", said Steve Barrett, Executive Chairman. "Mr. Hazell will be pursuing other opportunities and we wish him every success".

About Active Control Technology

Active Control Technology is a mining services company specializing in advanced wireless productivity and safety systems. The company's MSHA-approved ActiveMine system provides two-way wireless voice communication, real-time tracking of personnel and assets, and high bandwidth data applications such as streaming video and operational data from mining machinery, over a robust wireless Wi-Fi network. Located in Burlington, Ontario, Canada, Active Control trades publicly on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol ACT. For more information, visit www.activecontrol.com.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Active Control Technology
Peter Gimon
EVP Finance, CFO and Treasurer
905-670-5500 ext. 216

pgimon@activecontrol.com
www.activecontrol.com

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