TPS Turbo Power

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Turbo Power Systems Inc
02 May 2008


2 May 2008
                      
                      BOARD CHANGES AND NOTIFICATION OF AGM


The Board of Turbo Power Systems Inc ("TPS" or "the Company"), the innovative
electrical machines and electronic systems provider, today announces that
Michael Hunt will step down from his current role as Chief Executive Officer and
Board member at the Company's Annual General Meeting (AGM). Mr Hunt will remain
at the Company as Director of Business Development. TPS are currently in final
negotiations with an identified successor and expect to announce the appointment
in the coming days.

TPS will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at 10:00am on Thursday 29th May
at the offices of KBC Peel Hunt Ltd., 111 Old Broad Street, London, EC2N 1PH.

The Board of TPS also announces today that Mr Douglas Clark will join the
Company's Board of Directors as a Non-Executive Director subject to shareholder
approval at the AGM. Current Non-Executive Directors, Mr Wayne McLeod and Mr
Nicholas Brigstocke will be stepping down from the Board. The Board are
currently in the process of recruiting an additional Non-Executive Director and
will update the market at the appropriate time.

Mr Clark, who is currently a consultant to the management at D.L Clark &
Associates, was previously President of the Sensors and Components Division of
Smith Industries plc based in Florida and has held senior positions at Smiths
Industries since 1983. Mr Clark, A US citizen, has worked in the technology and
engineering sectors for nearly 40 years and has an MBA from Saint Joseph's
University in Philadelphia.

Commenting on The Board changes, Graham Thornton, Chairman said: "I would like
to thank Michael Hunt for his hard work during his tenure as CEO. Over the last
three years Michael has overseen a very significant expansion in the company's
turnover and operational capability and we are extremely pleased that he will
continue with us in a business development role."

Stephen Sadler, former Chief Financial Officer, has now left TPS as indicated in
the announcement issued on 26 February 2008. The search for his successor as CFO
will continue once the new CEO and Non-Executive Directors have had sufficient
time to fully assess the needs of the Company. Effective immediately, Mr Richard
Bayliss, who has served as Financial Controller at TPS since November 2005, will
become Finance Director.

Under Schedule 2, paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules, the following information is
disclosed in relation to Douglas Clark in addition to the information above:

Full Name: Douglas Lloyds Clark
Age: 66 years
Directorships held in the past five years: None

Other than the information contained within this announcement, there is no
further information required by Schedule 2, paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules to be
disclosed with regards to Douglas Clark.


For further information, please contact:

Turbo Power Systems                 Tel: +44 (0)20 8564 4460
Richard Bayliss


Gavin Anderson & Company (PR)       Tel: +44 (0)20 7554 1400
Ken Cronin
Michael Turner


KBC Peel Hunt                       Tel: +44 (0)20 7418 8900
Oliver Scott
Nicholas Marren

Company Website: www.turbopowersystems.com


About Turbo Power Systems

Turbo Power Systems Inc (AIM:TPS.L). is a leading UK based designer and
manufacturer of innovative power solutions. The Group's products are all based
on its core technologies of power electronics and high speed motors and
generators and are sold into a number of market sectors including aerospace,
rail, and various industrial sectors. The Company's products provide improved
efficiency and reduced energy consumption compared to existing technologies.

Turbo Power System's existing customers include bluechip companies such as
Hamilton Sundstrand, Bombardier, The National Rail Equipment Company, Eaton
Aerospace and Lotus.






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