All informationprovided in this press release is as of today's date, unless otherwisestated, and Canadian Solar undertakes no duty to update such information,except as required under applicable law.Contacts:In CanadaAlex TaylorIR DirectorCanadian Solar Inc.Tel: +1-905-530-2334Email ContactIn the U.S.David PasqualeGlobal IR PartnersTel: +1-914-337-8801Email ContactCopyright 2009, Market Wire, All rights reserved.-0-. Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation Completes Acquisition of Universal SafetyResponse, Inc.SPRINGFIELD, Mass., July 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Smith & Wesson HoldingCorporation (Nasdaq: SWHC), parent company of Smith & Wesson Corp., thelegendary 157-year old company in the global business of safety, security,protection and sport, today announced that it has completed its acquisition ofUniversal Safety Response, Inc. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected inthe forward looking statements are reasonable, it cannot guarantee futureresults, level of activity, performance, or achievements. You should notplace undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-lookingstatements by such terms as "believes," "expects," "anticipates,""intends," "estimates," the negative of these terms, or other comparableterminology. These statements are made underthe "Safe Harbor" provisions of the U.S Private Securities LitigationReform Act of 1995. Canadian Solar is oneof the world's largest solar module producers by manufacturing capacity.With operations in North America, Europe and Asia, Canadian Solar providespremium quality, cost-effective and environmentally-friendly solarsolutions to support global sustainable development.

For more information,visit Harbor/Forward-Looking StatementsCertain statements in this press release including statements regardingexpected future financial and industry growth are forward-lookingstatements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that couldcause actual results to differ materially. By closing the life cycle ofphotovoltaic modules, industry players take their responsibility and are"Making the photovoltaic industry Double Green."About Canadian Solar Inc (NASDAQ: CSIQ)Canadian Solar Inc. is a leading vertically integrated provider of ingot,wafer, solar cell, solar module and other solar applications. CanadianSolar designs, manufactures and delivers solar products and solar systemsfor on-grid and off-grid use to customers worldwide. The members of PV CYCLE are in the final stages ofdeveloping the scheme and aim to present it to the European Commission byspring 2009 for formal acknowledgement.

To produce green andrenewable energy, end-of-life modules need to be recovered and recycled.This will minimize waste and allow the re-use of valuable raw materials toproduce new modules. Canadian Solar shares our commitment to producerresponsibility and environmentally friendly policies, as we strive todevelop a profitable and sustainable PV solar industry. Doing so willmake the photovoltaic industry truly Double Green."About PV CYCLE ()PV CYCLE was founded in 2007 with the specific purpose of implementing thephotovoltaic industry's commitment to set up a voluntary take-back andrecycling program for end-of-life waste PV modules. The company has been an industry pioneer and one of thefirst to establish strong traction, reaching from China across Europe andworldwide. We look forward tocontributing our services, time and ideas to PV CYCLE and the broaderrenewables industry."Jan Clyncke, Managing Director of PV CYCLE, said, "We are honored thatCanadian Solar has joined our organization, which now covers around 85% ofthe European photovoltaic market with its 37 member companies spreadaround the globe.

We continue to proactively take responsibility fordeveloping effective recycling programs. To us PV CYCLE is the idealplatform to concurrently develop trendsetting industry standards byworking with other like-minded global companies. Our equipment and services deliver solarpower at the best possible environmental, economic and social outcomesfor our customers. Shawn Qu, the Chairman and CEO of Canadian Solar remarked, "CanadianSolar has taken the ideals of sustainability to heart, applying them toour own business practices. ("the Company", "Canadian Solar" or "we") (NASDAQ:CSIQ) today announced that it has become a member of PV CYCLE, anorganization based in Brussels, Belgium that promotes voluntary take-backand recycling of end-of-life PV modules, including seeking to definecollection and recycling targets for the PV industry.Dr. All other trademarks are the property of their respectiveowners.SOURCEDigitalPersona, Inc.Derek James of McGrath/Power Public Relations, +1-408-727-0351,.