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MINNEAPOLIS--SFC
Smart Fuel Cell AG (SFC), technology and market leader in fuel cells for
powering mobile applications, has just released its EFOY (Energy for You)
product line of fuel cells. The company has once again selected Donaldson
Company, Inc.’s (NYSE:DCI) fuel cell filters to help optimize its products’
performance. SFC products, both the first-generation A50 series and
the EFOY, rely on Donaldson’s patented cathode air filters to quietly deliver
clean oxidant air in even the most demanding applications.
SFC and Donaldson have partnered since 2003. “Demand for the commercialization of fuel cell technology is growing,” said Ric Canepa, director of Fuel Cell Contamination Control for Donaldson. “I’m really impressed with the customer focus on commercialization that SFC demonstrates. We’re pleased with the confidence SFC has in our technology. Since 2001, our proprietary fuel cell technology has been protecting mobile, stationary, and portable fuel cell applications around the world.”
SFC’s new EFOY product family was launched on May 9 and consists of three different fuel cells that offer consumers and industrial users an all-around carefree energy solution based on their specific needs. Each is lightweight, silent and environmentally-friendly.
“SFC is the first to offer fuel cells
for sale to the general public in volumes,” said Dr. Jens Mueller, Managing
Director at SFC. “We anticipate a growing demand for fuel cells as countries
around the world seek to reduce their dependence on oil for energy. Donaldson
is an industry leader in filtration technology and in the development of
products that contribute to fuel cell performance, longevity, and durability.”
Donaldson designs and manufactures a fuel cell-specific line of air management and filtration products including air intake systems, cathode filters, CO2 vents, gas liquid separators, silencers, proprietary liquid management and gas diffusion media, and compressed dry air purification solutions. Donaldson is a member of the Fuel Cell Development Information Center–Japan (FCDIC) and the US Fuel Cell Council-Washington (USFCC).
SFC is a pioneer in a young high tech market for energy solutions. Headquartered in Brunnthal Germany, the company supplies power that is an alternative to noisy diesel generators and weather-dependent solar energy. In addition to Recreational Vehicles (RVs), boats and holiday cabins, this alternative energy source is being utilized in remote, off-grid facilities where connecting to a traditional power source can be an issue. Examples are sensors, measuring and traffic control instruments, remote audio and video equipment, early warning and emergency systems and many more. The fuel cells are being used as stand-alone generators or as solar energy backups.
[Editor Note: A digital photo of the Donaldson fuel cell filter and the new EFOY fuel cell by SFC is attached and also available upon request. E-mail cgunders@mail.donaldson.com.]]
About SFC Smart Fuel Cell AG (SFC)
SFC (www.smartfuelcell.com)
is the market leader in fuel cells for mobile and off-grid power applications.
As one of Germany’s most successful technology pioneers, SFC has won numerous
innovation awards. SFC has alliances with leading companies in a number
of industries. Unlike most other fuel cell players, who are still in the
R&D phase or run highly subsidized demonstration projects, SFC has
been shipping fully commercial products to industrial and private end users
for three years already, and has created a convenient fuel cartridge infrastructure.
About Donaldson Company, Inc.
Donaldson is a leading worldwide
provider of filtration systems and replacement parts. Donaldson is a technology-driven
company committed to satisfying customer needs for filtration solutions
through innovative research and development. Donaldson serves customers
in the diesel engine and industrial markets including in-plant air cleaning,
compressed air and gas purification, power generation, disk drive filtration,
off-road equipment and on-road trucks. Our 11,000 employees contribute
to the company’s success at over 30 manufacturing locations around the
world. Donaldson is a member of the S&P MidCap 400 Index and Donaldson
shares are traded on the NYSE under the symbol DCI. Additional company
information is available at www.donaldson.com.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
May 26, 2006 Cory Gunderson
Donaldson Company, Inc,
Tel. +1 -952- 887-3855
Fax. +1-952-887-3612
E-mail: cgunders@mail.donaldson.com
Ulrike Schramm
SFC Smart Fuel Cell AG
Tel. +49-89-607 454-79
Fax. +49-89-607 454-69
E-mail: schramm@smartfuelcell.de
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