WALTHAM, Mass., Feb. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/
-- Tecogen® Inc. (the "Company", NASDAQ: TGEN)
today announced that Alan B. Welch
will join the Research & Development team as Project Manager. A
mechanical engineer with over 30 years of experience developing and
managing automotive, industrial engine, and component technology
programs, Mr. Welch will be leading the initiative to develop
Tecogen's patented Ultera® emissions control technology for propane
fork truck application. The project is being funded in part by a
research grant from PERC, the Propane Education & Research
Council, and the work is being conducted in collaboration with two
major fork truck industry manufacturers.
Robert Panora, Tecogen's
President and COO, commented, "We are very excited to welcome Mr.
Welch to the Tecogen team. His experience with various engine
control strategies and background in bringing products from concept
through to complete development will be a wonderful asset as we
pursue the further development of our emissions control technology
for various applications."
Mr. Welch spent more than 18 years at Westport where he was involved in a variety of
projects including the release of a Westport modified Ford F250 bi-fuel
(CNG/gasoline) pickup truck, concept and validation of a 2.4L
CNG/LPG industrial engine for forklift and oilfield customers, and
the development of custom fuel systems for light and medium duty
engine programs. He was most recently Senior Director, Advanced
Technology at Westport Innovations in Vancouver BC, now part of Westport Fuel
Systems (Nasdaq: WPRT). Prior to joining Westport, Mr. Welch held various engineering
and management roles in new product development at Stewart and Stevenson Power, Arthur D. Little, and GFI Control Systems. He
holds both Masters and Bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering
from the University of Toronto. Mr.
Welch will initially remain in Vancouver pending various approvals.
A leading provider of cost efficient, clean and reliable
products for power production, heating and cooling which, through
patented technology, nearly eliminate criteria pollutants and
significantly reduce a customer's carbon footprint, Tecogen's
Ultera emissions control technology was first developed for the
natural gas powered stationary engine market. More recently, the
technology has been adapted for other applications, including
biogas powered engines, and is being studied for other mobile
engine categories, including the gasoline automotive market. The
Company continues to actively pursue development of the cutting
edge Ultera emissions control technology in other engine categories
(like fork trucks and standby generators) for the benefit of
Tecogen shareholders.
About Tecogen
Tecogen® Inc. designs,
manufactures, sells, installs, and maintains high efficiency,
ultra-clean, cogeneration products including natural gas
engine-driven combined heat and power, air conditioning systems,
and high-efficiency water heaters for residential, commercial,
recreational and industrial use. The company is known for cost
efficient, environmentally friendly and reliable products for
energy production that, through patented technology, nearly
eliminate criteria pollutants and significantly reduce a customer's
carbon footprint.
In business for over 30 years, Tecogen has shipped more than
2,500 units, supported by an established network of engineering,
sales, and service personnel across the
United States. For more information, please visit
www.tecogen.com or contact us for a free Site Assessment.
Tecogen, InVerde, Ilios, Tecochill, Ultera, and e+,
are registered trademarks or trademark pending registration of
Tecogen Inc.
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Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve a number of risks and
uncertainties. Important factors could cause actual results to
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Tecogen Media
& Investor Relations Contact Information:
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Ariel F. Babcock, CFA
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John N.
Hatsopoulos
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P: (781)
466-6413
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P: (781)
622-1120
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E:
Ariel.Babcock@tecogen.com
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John.Hatsopoulos@tecogen.com
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