ACT Aurora Control Technologies Selected for Inclusion in the National Renewable Energy Laboratory's Industry Growth Forum

NORTH VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Oct. 8, 2014) - ACT Aurora Control Technologies Corp. ("Aurora" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:ACU) is pleased to announce that the Company is one of a select group of companies invited for presentation at the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory's (NREL) Industry Growth Forum, the premier clean energy investment event in the United States. Aurora's presentation, highlighting the Company's team, market and our innovative inline measurement and control technology for photovoltaic (PV) wafer and cell manufacturers will be given by Gordon Deans, President & CEO of Aurora.

The NREL Industry Growth Forum will be held October 28-29 in Denver, CO. It is designed to maximize the exposure of innovative cleantech companies to venture capital, corporate investors, and strategic partners. This years' selection panel was comprised of nearly 100 professional investors and business incubators who selected the companies invited to present. Since 2003, the presenting cleantech companies have collectively raised over $5 billion in growth financing.

"We are extremely pleased to have been chosen to participate as a presenting company at this prestigious event," said Mr. Deans. "This Forum attracts applicants throughout the US and internationally, and our selection speaks highly of the company's technology and the relevance of our product applications."

About Aurora:

ACT Aurora Control Technologies Corp. develops, manufactures and markets inline measurement systems for the photovoltaic industry. Headquartered in North Vancouver, Canada, and founded by experienced leaders in process measurement, semiconductor manufacturing and industrial automation, the Company's inline, real-time measurement and control products provide photovoltaic cell manufacturers with the means to lower production costs and increase profitability. The Company's shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange and trade under the symbol "ACU".

For more information, the Company's website is located at www.auroracontrol.com.

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