NexTech CEO Named Executive of the Year

January 18, 2008
Lewis Center, OH –

NexTech’s CEO, Bill Dawson, was named Executive of the Year (less than 50 employees) at TechColumbus’ 2007 TopCAT awards ceremony. Awards were given to individuals and teams who in the judgment of their peers contributed most to advance of technology business in Central Ohio. Awards were announced on January 17, 2008 at a ceremony estimated to be attended by over 900 participants.

In his acceptance speech, Bill thanked the Columbus and Ohio tech communities for their generous support in helping NexTech to grow its business and acknowledged his fantastic team that made the award possible.

For more on the story, including a complete list of award winners and nominees, click here.

About NexTech Materials

NexTech’s vision is to be a global leader in the development and manufacturing of innovative products that solve difficult energy and environmentally related problems. NexTech is a leading developer and supplier of materials, components and services for the fuel cell industry and is dedicated to reducing the manufacturing and operating costs of fuel cells and other electrochemical devices. NexTech's customers are located in over 35 countries and include leading researchers, developers and manufacturers throughout the world. NexTech Materials, Ltd. was founded as a privately held company in 1994 and has grown into one of Ohio’s leading technology companies. NexTech recently expanded its manufacturing and R&D facilities located in Lewis Center Ohio. NexTech has many products in the pipeline including fuel cell stacks for military and residential power applications, sensors for gas detection and control systems, catalysts for energy conversion systems, and membranes for gas separation devices. For additional information about NexTech Materials, Ltd., please call (614) 842-6606 or visit our web site http://www.nextechmaterials.com.

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Contact:

(614) 842-6606, extension 108
NexTech Materials, Ltd.
404 Enterprise Drive
Lewis Center, OH 43035