9 May 2007 07:02
Clean Air Power Limited09 May 2007 For Immediate Release 9 May 2007 Clean Air Power Limited ("Clean Air Power" or "the Company") Australian Developments Clean Air Power Limited (AIM: CAP) is pleased to announce the expansion of itsAustralian operations. The Company has established Clean Air Power Ltd Pty inAustralia to meet the strong demand for its Dual-FuelTM technology. It hasemployed an Australian Director and a Business Development Manager to facilitatedelivery of the Mitchell contract and to further develop sales throughoutAustralia. January 2007 saw the announcement of a significant order when Mitchell CorpAustralia Pty Ltd, a bulk logistics solutions provider, ordered 50 systems wortha total of approximately £1.5m. The first installations under this contractstarted this week. This order is significant as it illustrates the continuingpenetration into the Australian market and the revenue associated with thiscontract is double the sales made in Australia last year. The Company has received a new order from Kleenheat Gas Pty Ltd in Australiaresulting in additional sales of approximately £0.25m, providing furtherevidence of Clean Air Power's growing success in Australia. Clean Air Power'sDual-FuelTM technology will be installed on its heavy duty trucks. John Pettitt, CEO, says "In line with our original business plan we areexpanding our Australian operation to meet the increase in demand from thisexciting market. The product is proven, the product benefits are compelling andthere is a strong spirit of cooperation with our partners and customers inAustralia. We are optimistic regarding the future opportunities in this market." New Commercial Team Gary Ireson, Director - Australia, was formerly General Manager of Kleenheat PtyLtd and led the project to install a liquefaction plant in Perth which willproduce 160 tonnes of LNG per day with a high proportion dedicated to Clean AirPower Dual-FuelTM vehicles. Tim Car, Business Development Manager, was previously Managing Director ofAlternative Fuel Technology specialising in emulsified fuels. Tim is tasked withdeveloping sales and strengthening links with local dealers. For further information contact: Clean Air PowerJohn Pettitt, Chief ExecutivePeter Rowse, Finance DirectorTel: +44 (0)1494 527110 Canaccord Adams LimitedRobert FinlayErin NeedraTel: +44 (0)20 7050 6500 Buchanan CommunicationsCharles RylandBen WilleyTel: +44 (0)20 7466 5000 Notes to Editors: Clean Air Power is the developer and provider of Dual-FuelTM combustiontechnology for heavy duty diesel engines. Dual-FuelTM engines substantially cutfuel costs and carbon emissions without sacrificing the original engine'scharacteristic efficiency or reliability. Clean Air Power is well positioned toassist corporations and governments to deliver on their environmentalcommitments while at the same time reducing transport operators overheads. Further information on Clean Air Power is available at www.cleanairpower.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange