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Nuvera Fuel Cells and Universal Precision Products, Inc. announced today a 5-year manufacturing agreement between the two companies. Nuvera chose Universal as the manufacturing partner for the integration of the compression and storage components of their PowerTapTM Hydrogen Station following a nationwide search. Nuvera’s PowerTap Hydrogen Station, along with the Hydrogen Generator and PowerEdge, together form the Total Power Solution, a set of purpose built products for the material handling industry specifically matched to maximize customer productivity and minimize customer life cycle costs.
Akron, OH (PRWEB) August 26, 2009 -- Nuvera Fuel Cells and Universal Precision Products, Inc. announced today a 5-year manufacturing agreement between the two companies. Nuvera chose Universal as the manufacturing partner for the integration of the compression and storage components of their PowerTapTM Hydrogen Station following a nationwide search. The unit will provide compressed hydrogen used to fuel forklift trucks equipped with Nuvera’s PowerEdge™ hybrid fuel cell systems which replace standard lead acid batteries.
Nuvera’s PowerTap Hydrogen Station, along with the Hydrogen Generator and PowerEdge, together form the Total Power Solution, a set of purpose built products for the material handling industry specifically matched to maximize customer productivity and minimize customer life cycle costs.
"We are very pleased to be one of Nuvera’s partners," said Jon Munson, President of Universal.
"They are a global leader in fuel cell technology because their process effectively increases productivity and lowers costs while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. And, they value our technical and manufacturing capabilities. What more could you want?"
"We are impressed by Universal’s imaginative approach to our design and build requirements," commented Roberto Cordaro, CEO of Nuvera Fuel Cells. "We are confident that they will meet our cost, quality and delivery requirements so we can share the growth opportunity in this emerging market."
Universal Precision Products designs and builds industrial process machinery and provides factory automation for the power transmission, automotive, paper, packaging and steel industries.
Their machinery is installed worldwide. For more information, visit www.uppinc.com
Nuvera Fuel Cells is a global leader in the development of fuel cell systems and fuel processors for both end users and OEMs. With offices in the U.S. and Europe, Nuvera provides clean, safe and efficient products for industrial vehicles and equipment in addition to furthering the development of power systems for automotive and transportation applications. For more information, visit www.nuvera.com
Contact:
Nuvera Fuel Cells
Danielle Andre
617.245.7571
dandre (at) nuvera (dot) com
Universal Precision Products
Ed Wise
330.633.6128 Ext. 125
ewise(at) uppinc (dot) com
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