WUXI, Jiangsu, China, Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ — Cleantech Solutions International, Inc. (“Cleantech Solutions” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: CLNT), a manufacturer of metal components and assemblies, primarily for the wind power industry as well as solar and other industries, today announced that on September 25, 2011, the Company received board of director (“the Board”) approval for a one-for-three reverse split of its common stock and a reduction in the number of authorized shares of common stock from 150,000,000 to 50,000,000 and preferred stock from 60,000,000 to 30,000,000.

Cleantech Solutions’ Board approved the Company’s one-for-three reverse split and a reduction in the number of authorized shares to enable the Company to comply with the $1.00 minimum bid price required for continued listing on The Nasdaq Global Market under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(a)(1). The Company has a 180-day compliance period ending on March 6, 2012. The Company intends to effect the reverse split if it is necessary in order to meet The Nasdaq Global Market’s price maintenance requirement.

About Cleantech Solutions International

Cleantech Solutions supplies forgings products, fabricated products and machining services to a range of clean technology customers, primarily in the wind power sector. Cleantech Solutions is committed to achieving long-term growth through ongoing technological improvement, capacity expansion, and the development of a strong customer base. For more information visit our website at http://www.cleantechsolutionsinternational.com. Information contained on our website and any other website does not constitute a part of this press release.

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SOURCE Cleantech Solutions International, Inc.