WATERLOO, ON, Nov. 3, 2011 /CNW/ - ARISE Technologies Corporation (TSX: APV) (Frankfurt: A3T) ("ARISE" or the "Company"), a leader in high-performance, high-quality, cost-effective solar technology, today announced that its Board of Directors has accepted Ian MacLellan's retirement from the ARISE Board, effective immediately.

Since his departure as Founder and Chief Technology Officer from ARISE in early September, Ian has come to the conclusion that retiring from the Board is best for his family and himself. Not being on the ARISE Board will free him up to pursue new entrepreneurial activities. He will be available to the Company on a consulting basis to assist with transitional issues.

Garry West, ARISE's Board Chair stated "The Board appreciates the contributions Ian has made to the Company in its inception and development. The Board wishes Ian well in all his future endeavors."

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