NexTech Named Finalist in TopCat Innovation Awards

December 1, 2007
Lewis Center, OH -

NexTech has been nominated as a finalist in two categories of TechColumbus’ upcoming TopCat Awards. NexTech’s planar fuel cell stack development team, led by Dr. Michael Day, NexTech’s Director of Engineering, was nominated in the category of “Outstanding Technical Team”. NexTech’s President and CEO, Mr. Bill Dawson, was nominated for “Executive of the Year.” Awards are given to individuals and teams who have contributed most to advance of technology business in Central Ohio. Awards will be announced on January 17, 2008 at a ceremony estimated to be attended by over 800 participants.

Dr. Scott Swartz, NexTech’s CTO, states, "It is a huge honor for NexTech to have two members of our management team selected as finalists for these prestigious awards. Bill Dawson’s leadership has been instrumental in taking NexTech to the next level, and the innovations and achievements of Mick Day’s engineering team have put NexTech at the forefront of fuel cell technology”.

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.

Contact:

Bill Dawson
(614) 842-6606, extension 108
e-mail: w.dawson@nextechmaterials.com
NexTech Materials, Ltd.
404 Enterprise Drive
Lewis Center, OH 43035