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Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Rotoblock (OTCBB:ROTB) to Acquire Hikom Gottell Corporation in China for US $25 Million

Rotoblock (OTCBB:ROTB) to Acquire Hikom Gottell Corporation in China for US $25 Million

US-China Venture to Develop and Manufacture Small Engines, Consumer and Industrial Equipment

SANTA ROSA, Calif. & NANJING, China, Rotoblock Inc. (OTCBB: ROTB) has agreed to acquire controlling interest in Hikom Gottell Corporation for US $25 Million (US $25,000,000). The US-China venture intends to develop and manufacture small engines, air-conditioning systems and other consumer and industrial equipment.

Rotoblock signed a term sheet to acquire 51 percent majority interest in Hikom Gottell Corporation, a manufacturing company based in Nanjing City of the Jiangsu Province in Mainland China. Hikom Gottell employs about 250 workers primarily involved in designing and manufacturing of commercial air-conditioning systems for automotive, building, and environmental applications. These products are distributed throughout China. Rotoblock's offer of US $25 Million would be in cash and stock options. The final purchase price is subject to an independent audit, which will be carried out during the acquisition proceedings.

Rotoblock has agreed to purchase the hard assets of Hikom Gottell's manufacturing facilities in Nanjing as well as the name Hikom Gottell and its distribution network. The acquisition would include Hikom Gottell's 10-acre manufacturing complex, land, factories, manufacturing equipment, testing facilities, and delivery trucks.

"This opens a whole new horizon for Rotoblock's business plans," said CEO Mr. Chin Chih Liu. "Not only would we have a research and manufacturing facility in China, we will also have the financial backing to take the Company to new heights. At the same time, Rotoblock can help diversify the product lines being manufactured by Hikom Gottell and expand their market internationally."

About Rotoblock Corporation -- Rotoblock is focused on the development and manufacturing of small engines and other energy-efficient and environmental equipment in China for distribution worldwide. The Company was incorporated in Nevada and is headquartered in Santa Rosa, California. Rotoblock has full rights to the patents of the Oscillating Piston Engine and believes the OPE technology has useful applications in an endless number of areas where its powerful, lightweight, efficient design are in ever-increasing demand. Visit Rotoblock's corporate website for details about the company, technology, and regulatory filings. The address is: http://www.rotoblock.com.

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Contact:
Rotoblock Corporation
Tony R. Collins, 877-511-0110 (Toll Free)

Source: Rotoblock Corporation

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