ZBB Energy: Retains Three Part Advisors as investor relations counsel

MILWAUKEE, WI–(Marketwire – July 17, 2012) –

ZBB Energy Corporation (NYSE MKT: ZBB) (NYSE Amex: ZBB), a leading developer of intelligent, renewable energy power platforms, today announced it has retained Three Part Advisors, LLC, a rapidly growing, full-service investor relations (“IR”) consulting firm.

Three Part Advisors will work directly with management to develop and execute a comprehensive, strategic investor relations program that focuses on educating investors and increasing exposure within the investment community. In addition to providing investor relations consulting services, Three Part Advisors also produces IDEAS Conferences, which are annual independent regional investor conferences that attract more than 100 quality presenting companies and more than 500 investors and analysts.

“We believe Three Part Advisors will be instrumental in proactively increasing awareness and educating investors about the significant opportunities that lie ahead for our Company,” said Mr. Eric C. Apfelbach, Chief Executive Officer and President of ZBB Energy. “Three Part Advisors employs seasoned Wall Street professionals and has an excellent reputation for implementing successful IR programs.”

“We are excited about the opportunity to work with ZBB Energy on its investor communications program,” said David M. Mossberg, Founder of Three Part Advisors. “The Company’s leading edge technology for optimizing energy availability addresses a fast-growing, global market opportunity. With a strong capital position and rapidly growing backlog, ZBB Energy is well positioned to drive solid returns for shareholders and presents a tremendous opportunity for new investors.”

About ZBB Energy Corporation

ZBB Energy Corporation (NYSE Amex: ZBB) designs, develops, and manufactures advanced energy storage, power electronic systems, and engineered custom and semi-custom products targeted at the growing global need for distributed renewable energy, energy efficiency, power quality, and grid modernization. ZBB and its power electronics subsidiary, Tier Electronics, LLC, have developed a portfolio of integrated power management platforms that combine advanced power and energy controls plus energy storage to optimize renewable energy sources and conventional power inputs whether connected to the grid or not. Tier Electronics participates in the energy efficiency markets through their hybrid vehicle control systems, and power quality markets with their line of regulation solutions. Together, these platforms solve a wide range of electrical system challenges in global markets for utility, governmental, commercial, industrial and residential end customers. Founded in 1998, ZBB’s platforms ensure optimal efficiencies today, while offering the flexibility to adapt and scale to future requirements. ZBB’s corporate offices and production facilities are located in Menomonee Falls, WI, USA with offices also located in Perth, Western Australia. For more information, visit: http://www.zbbenergy.com.

About Three Part Advisors, LLC

Three Part Advisors, LLC provides independent research, investor relations, and corporate development consulting services. The firm has a proven record of assisting public company clients to increase trading liquidity and decrease stock price volatility, which ultimately impacts total valuation and lowers the cost of capital. Three Part Advisors’ professionals design custom investor relations programs to improve visibility, develop the right message, and attract the right investors for clients’ current goals and strategic vision. More information is available at http://www.threepa.com.

Contact:
Lewis W. Kreps
Three Part Advisors, LLC
http://www.threepa.com
214-599-7955
or
David Mossberg
Three Part Advisors, LLC
817-310-0051