HOUSTON, Nov. 17, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Power Technology, Inc. (OTCBB:PWTC) announced today that Joey Jung, Co-inventor of the Company's patented battery technology, has become a full time employee of the Company and has been named Chief Technology Officer. Mr. Jung's responsibilities include the design of the manufacturing components, the specifications, and the material requirements for the manufacturing and commercialization of Power Technology's unique "green" low lead battery technology.
Bernard J. Walter, CEO of Power Technology stated "Joey's outstanding credentials as a Master of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering, a Professional Engineer, his years of experience as a Senior Research Scientist for Fuel Cell and Battery Technology, and a co-inventor of our Patented Battery make him the perfect candidate to bring our technology to market. We are delighted and grateful he has joined the Company and believe he will accelerate the time to market for our batteries."
About Power Technology, Inc. -- Power Technology, Inc. is a research and development company that is engaged in activities regarding alternative battery technology which use patented, ultra light materials that have up to 50% less weight and 90% less lead content of conventional batteries while delivery 200% more energy efficiency. The Company is in the early stages of commercializing its battery technology to serve the $14 billion industrial battery market.
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