PENNINGTON, N.J., Aug. 16, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- WorldWater & Solar Technologies Corp. (OTCBB:WWAT) (formerly WorldWater & Power Corp.), developer and marketer of proprietary high-power solar systems announced today that Robert P. Magyar has joined the Company as Senior Vice President of Sales. Magyar was most recently President of Sentry Power Technology of Newark, Delaware and Business Development Consultant for BP Solar. He brings WorldWater over 25-years of executive sales management experience at leading American manufacturers of electric, plumbing and solar products where he negotiated and secured national accounts ranging up to $200 million annually.
"Bringing a man with Bob's stature and record of accomplishment into our company is a major coup for us. . .and he comes precisely at the right moment. Our sales have multiplied over the past year as has our sales force. Bob has the proven management leadership to form a sales team that will transform our unique, proprietary technology into the major brand category," stated Quentin T. Kelly, Chairman and CEO of WorldWater.
Prior to co-founding Sentry Power Technology, Magyar was a consultant to BP Solar and earlier held respective positions as Director, Residential Solar Program for Astropower Inc.; VP Sales at American Standard; Marketing Manager at Hubbell, Inc.; Regional Manager and later Marketing Manager for GTE's Electrical Equipment Group. Magyar holds several U.S. patents for his electrical and plumbing inventions. He is a graduate of the State University of New York, Binghamton and did postgraduate work at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
About WorldWater & Solar Technologies Corp:
WorldWater & Solar Technologies Corporation is a full-service, international solar electric engineering and water management company with unique, high-powered and patented solar technology that can drive motors and pumps up to 1000 hp and provides solutions to a broad spectrum of the world's electricity and water supply problems, including the capability of driving 1000 hp motors and pumps from sunshine independently or in conjunction with the electric grid. For more information about WorldWater & Solar Technologies Corp., visit the website at www.worldwater.com.
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