Fideris Brand Test and Automation Equipment

July 28, 2009

Hydro2Power Named as Exclusive Distributor for Fideris Brand Testing Equipment in Spain and Italy

Hydro2Power in Milano, Italy is now a distributor for the Fideris Brand of testing and laboratory automation equipment. Hydro2Power operates the H2Planet.eu website which is the Hydrogen & Fuel-Cell European Megastore serving Italy, Spain, and much of Europe. Hydro2Power and their customers are able to tailor their test equipment to their requirements to create a plug-and-play, turn-key fuel cell test system.

Battle Ground, WA (PRWEB) July 28, 2009 -- TesSol, Inc. is pleased to announce that the Hydro2Power S.R.L., in Milano Italy and H2planet Spain is now a distributor for the Fideris Brand of testing and laboratory automation equipment. "The modularity, price, and selection of the Fideris equipment are perfectly matched to the Hydro2Power customer base" says Dr. Kelly Andrews, President of TesSol, Inc. which owns the Fideris Brand. Andrews continues, "Customers immediately see the benefits of picking and choosing sub-systems to customize their testing equipment to match immediate needs along with an eye toward future expansion."

Marco Levi CEO of H2Planet by Hydro2power and Begoa Ruiz de Gordejuela Managing Director of H2planet Spain say "This Exclusive Distribution Partnership of H2Planet for Italy and Spain will be fundamental for our company since it will allow us to provide our current and future clients with skilled support and hi-tech supplies for all research projects were involved in and for all the test solutions we often need to propose to our customers. This is particularly true whenever we can propose hi-quality and reliable product lines such as the Fideris branded ones. The commercial partnership with TesSol for their Fideris product line will be a win-win solution for our research customers across Europe that are searching for our usual H2planet professional services and products because Fideris test solutions are already recognised like the must-have concerning fuel-cell testing."

The Fideris Brand of testing equipment is unique in the fuel cell test equipment industry in that it allows customers to not only tailor their testing equipment to match their requirements, but also provides for future expansion and revision. Customers are able to select from dozens of Fideris Brand modules as well as popular third-party components which further expand the capabilities of the test station. In the end, the customer is provided with a plug-and-play, completely turn-key testing system with full automation capabilities, hardwired shutdown, user configured watchdogs, etc.

"Since the mid 1990's our product line has evolved from the all-in-one testing equipment specifically designed for fuel cell testing to a semi-modular approach in the late 1990's," states Dr. Andrews. "In 2005 we began to introduce highly-modular, rack-mounted components into our product line and it was at that time that customers really began to see the benefits of the modular concept. We believe that an on-line megastore such as H2Planet which specialize in all aspects of fuel cells and fuel cell support products is an ideal one-stop source for fuel cell related products such as the Fideris testing equipment."

About the Fideris Brand.:
The Fideris Brand testing equipment (www.fideris.com) is manufactured by TesSol, Inc., and represents the most innovative testing solutions for research, quality control, and production testing in the areas of fuel cells, catalysts, sensors, materials, and many other related and diverse applications. Under its original Lynntech name through the 1990's and rebranded as Fideris in 2004, this product line has introduced many of the most significant features to the fuel cell test equipment industry including: computer-controlled fully automated test stations, ultra-low impedance electronic loads, real-time flash evaporation humidifiers, modular sub-systems, graphical user interface, full automation through scripting, all-digital communication, remote monitoring and control, and dozens of other testing features and capabilities which simplify and automate fuel cell testing as well as increase data quality, testing performance, and overall safety.
The Fideris Brand, logo, and associated trademarks are owned by TesSol, Inc.

About Hydro2Power:

H2planet.eu by Hydro2Power SRL is the first and greatest european megastore completely focused and dedicated to the commercialization of hydrogen related products: from hydrogen toys, to every component, sensors, materials, intallation services and turn-key fuel-cell systems development.

Through H2planet commercial brand we can offer all our experience and high quality fuel cell systems thank to our technical skilled team and engineers staff, so that we can provide our clients with a complete service, from counselling and planning up to installation and servicing.

Hydro2Power s.r.l. is the first company in Italy completely focused on hydrogen and fuel-cell technologies: specialised system engineering, commercialisation, education, information and technology spreading.

The company was born officially in June 2004 thanks to experiences in high tech fields and awarded by Politecnico of Milan during the Start-Cup 2003 competition. The company was awarded in 2004 being one of the most innovative entrepreneurial ideas by Province of Milan, Lombardia Region and Chamber of Commerce of Milan.

The company owns and manages the first italian web portal based on hydrogen and fuel cells ( www.h2p.it ) and launched in 2006 the first hydrogen and fuel cell european megastore ( www.h2planet.eu ) in 3 languages: italian, english and spanish.

Main offices are located near Milan (Italy) while spanish headquarter is located in Vizcaya, northern Spain.

June 30, 2009

Fideris Brand Testing Equipment Now Available through the Fuel Cell Store Website

The Fuel Cell Store is now a distributor for the Fideris Brand of testing and laboratory automation equipment. This partnership is the first to offer the industry component selection with on-line pricing, allowing customers to tailor their test equipment to their requirements to create a plug-and-play, turn-key fuel cell test system.

Battle Ground, WA, June 30, 2009 -- TesSol, Inc. is pleased to announce that the Fuel Cell Store is now a distributor for the Fideris Brand of testing and laboratory automation equipment. "The modularity, price, and selection of the Fideris equipment are perfectly suited to the customer base of the Fuel Cell Store," says Dr. Kelly Andrews, President of TesSol, Inc. which owns the Fideris Brand. Andrews continues, "Customers immediately see the benefits of picking and choosing sub-systems to customize their testing equipment to match immediate needs, along with an eye toward future expansion."

Kyle Stewart from the Fuel Cell Store says, "We are pleased to now have our first, full line of testing equipment available to our customers. TesSol, Inc. gives us the opportunity to bring our customers solutions tailored to their specific needs and provide fuel cell test systems that meet the requirements of everyone from the curious hobbyist to full scale laboratory researchers."

The Fideris Brand of testing equipment is unique in the fuel cell test equipment industry in that it allows customers to not only tailor their testing equipment to match their requirements, but also provides for future expansion and revision. Customers are able to select from dozens of Fideris Brand modules as well as popular third-party components which further expand the capabilities of the test station. In the end, the customer is provided with a plug-and-play, completely turn-key testing system with full automation capabilities, hardwired shutdown, user configured watchdogs, etc.

"Since the mid 1990's our product line has evolved from the all-in-one testing equipment specifically designed for fuel cell testing to a semi-modular approach in the late 1990's," states Dr. Andrews. "In 2005 we began to introduce highly-modular, rack-mounted components into our product line and it was at that time that customers really began to see the benefits of the modular concept. We believe that the Fuel Cell Store is an ideal one-stop source for fuel cell related products such as the Fideris testing equipment."

About the Fideris Brand.:
The Fideris Brand testing equipment (www.fideris.com) is manufactured by TesSol, Inc., and represents the most innovative testing solutions for research, quality control, and production testing in the areas of fuel cells, catalysts, sensors, materials, and many other related and diverse applications. Under its original Lynntech name through the 1990's and rebranded as Fideris in 2004, this product line has introduced many of the most significant features to the fuel cell test equipment industry including: computer-controlled fully automated test stations, ultra-low impedance electronic loads, real-time flash evaporation humidifiers, modular sub-systems, graphical user interface, full automation through scripting, all-digital communication, remote monitoring and control, and dozens of other testing features and capabilities which simplify and automate fuel cell testing as well as increase data quality, testing performance, and overall safety.
The Fideris Brand, logo, and associated trademarks are owned by TesSol, Inc.

About the Fuel Cell Store:
Fuel Cell Store (www.fuelcellstore.com) is the ultimate destination for all your fuel cell needs. Fuel Cell Store features the newest products and technologies as well as the most diverse and expansive selection of fuel cell related products and parts. Fuel Cell Store features quality products from more vendors than any other site and our experienced and knowledgeable staff is available for technical and product support, conferences, workshops, laboratory development and consulting services. Whether it is education, science, or leisure, Fuel Cell Store provides complete fuel cell solutions.

October 1, 2008

TesSol, Inc., Welcomes East Coast Based Sales and Service Representative

TesSol, Inc., is pleased to introduce Frank Nagy as the sales and service representative for our customers in eastern North American. Dr. Kelly Andrews, TesSols President, noted that with the move of our corporate headquarters from central time to the west coast, we need to provide the strongest east-coast based technical sales and service personnel available. Also, as a long term customer, Frank continues our emphasis on truly understanding our customers perspective through first-hand knowledge of their needs and requirements. Frank graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and brings 10 years of industry experience in research and development with an emphasis on fuel reforming in PEM and SOFC applications. Frank has worked on projects ranging from benchmarking catalysts to designing liquid vaporization techniques and mixing strategies. In his decade as a research scientist, Frank relied upon Fideris brand testing equipment for his experiments, noting that Fideris equipment is easily expandable, modular, and made for effortless transitions between experiments in my lab. In addition, Frank stated that the technical knowledge of the Fideris/TesSol employees along with their professional and supportive nature made it a natural decision to become a long-term, repeat customer.

Frank is available through the main office number at 360. 607.1393 x 151, his mobile at 360.606.5497 or email at: frank.nagy@tessol-inc.com . Feel free to visit our website at www.fideris.com for more information.

August 20, 2008

TesSol, Inc. Announces Their Move to the Pacific Northwest

Company headquarters and manufacturing move to Washington State

Completing a plan nearly two years in the making, TesSol, Inc., has moved its main office and manufacturing to Battle Ground, Washington. Battle Ground is located just 25 minutes north of the Portland, Oregon international airport (PDX) on the western side of the Cascade Mountains and on the very southern edge of Washington State.

While we have many ties and deep roots in Texas, the move to the Pacific Northwest was driven by our love of the outdoors, the lifestyle provided by the region, and the business environment of the Vancouver-Portland area. We invite everyone visiting our facility to try to spend some extra time, a weekend, or plan around a vacation to enjoy our part of the world. Only an hour or so from the Oregon Coast, Mount Saint Helens, and the Spruce Goose in McMinnville, a few hours from creater lake, Mount Hood, and the Columbia River Gorge. Please see our company information page of the website for other things to do in this area.

There will be some old and many new faces at the shop/office and voices on the phone. We have continued our tradition of hiring students from local universities as a part of their training and education and our new facility is near Washington State University, Vancouver Campus and Clark College.

Thanks again for your interest in TesSol and we look forward to hearing from you.

October 15, 2007
TesSol, Inc. Announces Their Innovator Series Testing Equipment Platform

Superior Design and Testing Flexibility

At the 2007 Fuel Cell Seminar in San Antonio, Texas, TesSol, Inc., displayed and announced the availability of their Innovator Series testing equipment platform. Continuing their long tradition of offering the most technically advanced equipment for research and production, the Innovator Series offers their customer's design and testing flexability far beyond what has been available in the marketplace. Sold under the Fideris brand, the Innovator Series product targets both research and production evaluation of Fuel Cells, Catalysts, Sensors and Monitors, Analytical Instrumentation, and related fields.

Key aspects of the Innovator Series include:

Ethernet based communication between modules

Use of power over ethernet (PoE) for redundant power

Hot-Swapable components

All digital communications from the computer down to the individual components

Module by module configuration of a complete testing platform

System wide plug-and-play operation using TesSol's testing software

A wide variety of standard modules are available, including gas and liquid delivery, humidification, instrumentation I/O, thermal management and control, pressure monitoring and control, electronic loads, and many others

Rapid design and fabrication techniques are implemented, making custom modules extremely cost effective.

For further information, please contact us!

July 10, 2006

TekStak fuel cells are now available from TesSol, Inc.

TesSol, Inc., becomes a distributor of Parker's new TekStak Product

College Station, Texas, USA, July 10, 2006 -- TesSol, Inc., a provider of fuel cell and catalyst test equipment and services have announced that they have become a distributor of the Parker TekStak product line.

TesSol, Inc., has become a distributor of an exciting new fuel cell product. The TekStak fuel cell is a 10cm² active area cell, endplates, and bipolar plates available either as a kit or assembled. Single cells, 5-cell, and 10-cell versions are available as are replacement MEAs and bipolar plates. Targeting the educator, hobbiest, fuel cell developer, and fuel cell integrator these systems are priced at only $149 for a single cell kit, $259 for the 5-cell kit, and $399 for the 10-cell kit (complete pricing). Internally manifolded, state-of-the art MEAs, and graphite plates make these stacks research quality but at an affordable price. Documentation, including the user's manual is available here on the TekStak website including downloadable videos of the stack construction and testing.

These fuel cells are available in four forms:

hydrogen-ambient air
hydrogen-pressurized air
methanol-ambient air
methanol-pressurized air.

Hydrogen-ambient air versions are available from stock, and we are now taking orders for hydrogen-air and direct methanol versions. Please contact us for further information or visit its website at www.tekstak.com .

For more information, contact:
TekStak Sales

TesSol, Incorporated
College Station, Texas, USA

Email: sales@TekStak.com

Tel: 979.778.2620 x 214
Fax: 979.778.3215

TesSol, Incorporated Purchases the Fideris Brand

TesSol, Inc., will continue to provide the most innovative and highest quality equipment in the industry.

College Station, Texas, USA, March 10, 2006 -- TesSol, Inc., a provider of test support equipment and services have announced the purchase of the Fideris, Inc., testing equipment product line. TesSol's purchase includes all inventory, the Fideris product line, intellectual property, rights to the Fideris name and trademark, and customer base. Key individuals from Fideris will transfer to TesSol to provide the continuity which is critical to maintain continued customer support and the production of a high quality product. Dr. Kelly Andrews, who has served with Fideris and Lynntech Industries since 2000, will serve as President and CEO of TesSol, Incorporated.

TesSol will continue to manufacture and provide the existing Fideris product line under the Fideris name as well as introduce its own products to the fuel cell and catalyst testing industry served by Fideris. Existing Fideris customers will continue to receive software upgrades as well as utilize highly trained and skilled technical personnel for the repair and upgrading of existing systems.

Fideris has retained all responsibility for existing customer warranty and hardware support. Those customers wishing to contact Fideris regarding equipment presently under warranty at Fideris, Inc. P.O. Box 119, Bolton, MA 01740. Phone 973-998-4806. Those customers wishing service, upgrades, or service contracts for existing equipment which is no longer under warranty, please contact TesSol directly.

For more information, contact:
Kelly Andrews, PhD
TesSol, Incorporated
College Station, Texas, USA

Email: kelly.andrews@TesSol-Inc.com

Tel: 979.778.2620
Fax: 979.778.3215

Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) Development Platform
Demonstrated by
Fideris Inc. and HTceramix SA

Turnkey system reduces barrier to entry to financially promising SOFC development field

Hannover, Germany, April 13, 2005 -- Fideris Inc., a leading provider of innovative test solutions to fuel cell developers, catalyst companies, and research centers, and HTceramix SA (HTc), a leading commercial SOFC stack provider, today demonstrated an SOFC research and development platform at the Hannover Fair in Hannover, Germany. Solid oxide fuel cell systems are a promising technology for solving critical energy and environmental problems. The platform will be marketed to SOFC researchers and industrial labs preparing to enter the SOFC market.

Solid oxide fuel systems can be used in high power applications including industrial and large-scale central electricity generating stations and as auxiliary power units for vehicles. SOFC systems are highly efficient and have significant promise in highly profitable markets; however, the high temperatures needed to run the systems have made testing and validation difficult.

The turnkey system demonstrated by Fideris and HTceramix will allow researchers to install an SOFC system in approximately four hours. The unit demonstrated here includes an HTc 5-cell SOFC fuel cell stack and a Fideris test system.

According to Professor Daniel Favrat of Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland, "This turnkey system reduces one of the key hurtles faced by researchers and educators entering the field of SOFC. Access to SOFC experimental and diagnostic data has never been so easy."

The integrated turnkey system includes Fideris FCPower^TM software, an advanced software package that allows plug and play simplicity with a user-friendly graphical interface. A plug and play system allows the later addition of new components. Customers can augment their system with Fideris equipment or equipment manufactured by other suppliers. Customers can add analytical instruments, water chillers, dewpoint measurement devices and other components to an existing Fideris test system without software modifications. In addition, the software provides continuous data logging into a single data file, significantly aiding data analysis.

"Fideris strives to provide total solutions to their customers," states Fideris President Jeff Bentley. "Testing and validation are strategic to fuel cell development which costs the industry over $400M annually. This turnkey system is another example of our commitment to helping our customers maximize their testing investment and accelerate their time to market."

"The SOFConnex^TM based stack uses a unique approach for stacking ceramic fuel cells," states Olivier Bucheli, Managing Director, HTc. "By integrating our SOFC system with a Fideris test system, we have created a turnkey solution that will help us move this technology into the hands of potential partners and researchers."

Fideris and HTc will jointly market this platform to universities, research labs, technical schools and potential end users for SOFC. Fideris and HTc expect to continue their collaboration by developing advanced measurement solutions such as impedance spectroscopy for cell and stack quality assurance.

The system demonstrated at the Hannover Fair is available for immediate sale and can be scaleable for various testing applications.

If you would like to view an image from the fair, please visit this page.

Fideris Inc. (www.fideris.com) , formerly Lynntech Industries, Inc., is a leading provider of innovative test solutions to fuel cell developers, catalyst companies, and research centers around the globe. Our leading-edge test equipment, software, and services help customers solve complex R&D challenges, validate product performance, maximize research productivity, and lower operating costs. With test stations capable of analyzing all fuel cell systems ranging in size from below 1 Watt to over 100 kW, spanning all chemistries and operating on all fuels, Fideris Inc. provides powerful systems to accelerate your fuel cell development. Fideris Inc. is funded by energy-related venture capital firms Chrysalix Energy Limited Partnership of Vancouver, BC, Braemar Energy Ventures of New York, NY, Altira of Denver, CO, and Yellowstone Energy Ventures of Houston, TX.

HTceramix SA (www.htceramix.ch) , is a dynamic and rapidly progressing developer of high temperature electroceramic applications in the field of energy and gas conversion devices. At the heart of its development is the SOFConnex^TM based stack, using a unique approach for stacking ceramic fuel cells. HTc started commercializing the SOFC stack beginning in 2005 and provides stacks to educational institutions and strategic partners.

Michele Molinelli
HTceramix SA
18, av. des Sports 1400 Yverdon-les-Bains
Switzerland
Email: sales@htceramix.ch
Tel: +41 24 426 10 84
Fax: +41 24 426 10 82

Fideris Inc. Appoints Frank C. Briden

CEO Briden to bring strong operational background to growing solutions provider

Lowell, Massachusetts, April 11, 2005 - Fideris Inc., a leading provider of innovative test solutions to fuel cell developers, catalyst companies, and research centers, announced the appointment of Frank C. Briden as the company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Jeff Bentley will become President and Chief Operating Officer, concentrating his in-depth market and technology strengths on sales and manufacturing operations.

"Fideris is poised for significant growth," stated Mr. Briden. "The company's testing solutions incorporate leading-edge technology while Fideris FCPower^TM software is recognized as the industry leader for its advanced features and capabilities. In addition, the company's ability to provide total solutions to help customers maximize their testing investment and accelerate time to market, positions Fideris as a trusted partner within the fuel cell community."

Mr. Briden has significant operating experience managing high technology ventures as well as mid-size and large operating businesses. "We are extremely fortunate to have attracted a CEO of Frank's stature," said Neil Suslak, a Director on the Fideris Board. "He has demonstrated success working with our targeted customer base and has successfully built-up several venture-oriented businesses while working within a Fortune 500 company. He will add enormous depth to the Company's management ranks and be a great leader for the organization as it increases its product offerings to its customers."

Prior to his appointment at Fideris, Mr. Briden was the Director of Business Development for the Environmental Technologies Group (ETG) of Engelhard Corporation and a member ETGs core leadership team. He has also been Director of Marketing and Business Development for Engelhards large global automotive catalyst business. Mr. Briden was Chairman and Lead Board Director of Prodrive-Engelhard, LLC, a joint venture with the UK vehicle-engineering firm Prodrive Ltd and was its start-up Managing Director. He has also had general management accountability for Engelhard Sensor Technologies, Inc and Engelhards Stationary Emission Business. Earlier in his career, Mr. Briden held business and technical positions for AlliedSignal, Henkel, and Diamond Shamrock. He received BA and MS degrees in Chemistry as well as an MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Briden is also an inventor with several issued patents.

Fideris Inc. (www.fideris.com) , formerly Lynntech Industries, Inc., is a leading provider of innovative test solutions to fuel cell developers, catalyst companies, and research centers around the globe. Our leading-edge test equipment, software, and services help customers solve complex R&D challenges, validate product performance, maximize research productivity, and lower operating costs. With test stations capable of analyzing all fuel cell systems ranging in size from below 1 Watt to over 100 kW, spanning all chemistries and operating on all fuels, Fideris Inc. provides powerful systems to accelerate your fuel cell development. Fideris Inc. is an employee- and venture-backed company funded by energy-related venture capital firms Chrysalix Energy Limited Partnership of Vancouver, BC, Braemar Energy Ventures of New York, NY, Altira of Denver, CO, and Yellowstone Energy Ventures of Houston, TX.

Fideris Inc. Opens EMEA Office

Zurich office to strengthen and expand Fideris customer relations

Lowell, Massachusetts, February 2, 2005 - Fideris Inc., formerly Lynntech Industries, Inc., a leading developer of innovative test solutions, today announced the opening of a new office in Zurich, Switzerland under the name Fideris Test Solutions. The office will serve the company's Europe, Middle East and Asia (EMEA) customers. The company also announced the appointment of Dr. Pankaj Agarwal as Managing Director in charge of its EMEA operations.

"The Zurich office provides a pivotal location for us," said Dr. Agarwal. "We are now much closer to our EMEA customers and in a strong position to help them achieve their fuel cell research goals. Fideris test solutions can validate the reliability, efficiency, and functionality of our customers fuel cell systems and help move them toward commercialization."

Dr. Agarwal comes to Fideris with extensive experience in the development of electrochemical instrumentation and in the application of electrochemical techniques. He has a degree in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India, an MBA from the Rotterdam School of Management, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida. The author of over 25 papers, Dr. Agarwal has helped energy, alternative power, and new material development organizations in North America, Western Europe, and South Asia implement advanced diagnostic solutions.

"The opening of an office in Europe was a natural one for us. Europe has traditionally been a leader in green technologies and exciting developments continue to take place there," stated Jeff Bentley, Chief Executive Office of Fideris. "Our Zurich office and the appointment of Dr. Agarwal positions us to best help EMEA companies maximize their research and development efforts." The new office is located in the prestigious Technopark Zurich and includes laboratory space for equipment demonstrations, development, and customer testing.

"Fideris is the most recent example of the international companies that are locating here," says Lesley Spiegel, Technopark Zurich Foundation Chief Executive Officer. "Technopark Zurich is one of Switzerland's leading technology and incubation centers. We welcome Fideris, a company that is helping accelerate the development of fuel cells."

Fideris Inc. (www.fideris.com) , formerly Lynntech Industries, Inc., is a leading provider of innovative test solutions to fuel cell developers, catalyst companies, and research centers around the globe. Our name is derived from the Latin confidere or trust, reflecting our commitment to delivering independent, trusted test solutions. Our leading-edge test equipment, software and services help customers solve complex R&D challenges, assess and validate product performance, maximize research productivity, and lower operating costs. With test stations capable of analyzing all fuel cell systems ranging in size from below 1 Watt to over 100 kW, spanning all chemistries including PEMFC, SOFC, MCFC, and DMFC and operating on all fuels including hydrogen, natural gas, gasoline, and reformate, Fideris Inc. provides powerful systems to accelerate your fuel cell development. Fideris Inc. is an employee- and investment-owned company funded by energy-related venture capital firms Chrysalix Energy Limited Partnership of Vancouver, BC, Braemar Energy Ventures of New York, NY, and Altira of Denver, CO.

Fideris to Unveil New Productivity Solutions at Fuel Cell Seminar

On-site demonstrations will feature remote date and remote control aspects of company's innovative software for fuel cell test stations; Raffle to be held for handheld PDA demo

Lowell, Massachusetts, October 27, 2004 - Fideris Inc., a leading provider of innovative test solutions to fuel cell developers, catalyst companies, and research centers, today announced it will demonstrate two new engineering productivity tools at the Fuel Cell Seminar, being held at the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, from November 1-5, 2004. The on-site demonstrations, which will be conducted during the seminars exhibition hours, will feature the remote data and remote control aspects of Fideris Incorporated's robust, versatile, FCPower^TM software application. The application is designed to help engineers better interact with, monitor, and control their fuel cell test systems.

The remote data demonstration will show how users can monitor and control FCPower^TM software via a web-based interface. The remote control demonstration will illustrate how users can run the same software on a remote machine as on the host machine and still interact with their test systems.

Most remote control systems run on the remote machine. If the Internet connection to the host machine is lost, the test is automatically terminated. This forces many tests to be rerun, increasing test time and expense. With the new Fideris system, all operations are conducted on the host machine rather than on the remote machine. Users may lose and regain their Internet connection, however, the test will continue without interruption.

"We're trying to break the traditional boundaries of lab-based testing that keeps engineers tied to their work stations," said Craig Andrews, Chief Technology Officer at Fideris. "This is an easy-to-use and integrated solution that will help engineers monitor and control testing from virtually anywhere while optimizing their productivity and performance."

In addition, the company announced it will hold a raffle for one of the HP iPAQ 4155 Pocket PCs used in the demonstration. Please visit the Fideris Booth (#523 & #525) to register for the drawing, which is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, November 3, at 4 p.m.

Fideris Inc. (www.fideris.com) , formerly Lynntech Industries, Inc., is a leading provider of innovative test solutions to fuel cell developers, catalyst companies, and research centers around the globe. Our name is derived from the Latin confidere or trust, reflecting our commitment to delivering independent, trusted test solutions. Our leading-edge test equipment, software and services help customers solve complex R&D challenges, assess and validate product performance, maximize research productivity, and lower operating costs. With test stations capable of analyzing all fuel cell systems ranging in size from below 1 Watt to over 100 kW, spanning all chemistries including PEMFC, SOFC, MCFC, and DMFC and operating on all fuels including hydrogen, natural gas, gasoline, and reformate, Fideris Inc. provides powerful systems to accelerate your fuel cell development. Fideris Inc. is an employee- and investment-owned company funded by energy-related venture capital firms Chrysalix Energy Limited Partnership of Vancouver, BC, Braemar Energy Ventures of New York, NY, and Altira of Denver, CO.

Lynntech Industries Renamed to Fideris Inc.

Test solutions specialist announces name change, opens new headquarters office in Massachusetts

Lowell, Massachusetts, August 2, 2004 - Lynntech Industries, Inc., a leading developer of innovative test solutions, today announced it has renamed the company to Fideris Inc. The new name reflects the company's commitment to delivering independent, trusted test solutions to fuel cell developers, integrators, and universities around the world. In addition, the company also announced the opening of its new corporate headquarters in Lowell, Massachusetts.

The name Fideris is derived from the Latin word confidere, which was formed from the root word fidere meaning "trust." The letters i and s stand for "innovative solutions." Phonetically, the name sounds similar to "fidelity." Combined, the name expresses the company's core value proposition and mission to become the worlds #1 trusted advisor and supplier of innovative test solutions. "Our search for a new name focused on both tangible and aspirational aspects of our business," said Jeffrey Bentley, Chief Executive Officer of Fideris Inc. "The name had to accurately reflect our promise to customers while being true to our staff, capabilities, and resources. We feel strongly that, in time, the name Fideris will become synonymous with test solutions that instill confidence and trust." The new Fideris corporate headquarters is located at 150 Industrial Ave., Lowell, Massachusetts 01852 USA. The company will continue providing technical support, as well as product manufacturing and distribution, from its facility in College Station, Texas. The company also announced it is currently engaged in a corporate-wide rebranding initiative, the results of which will be unveiled shortly.

Fideris Inc. (www.fideris.com) , formerly Lynntech Industries, Inc., is a leading provider of innovative test solutions to fuel cell developers, catalyst companies, and research centers around the globe. Our name is derived from the Latin confidere or trust, reflecting our commitment to delivering independent, trusted test solutions. Our leading-edge test equipment, software and services help customers solve complex R&D challenges, assess and validate product performance, maximize research productivity, and lower operating costs. With test stations capable of analyzing all fuel cell systems ranging in size from below 1 Watt to over 100 kW, spanning all chemistries including PEMFC, SOFC, MCFC, and DMFC and operating on all fuels including hydrogen, natural gas, gasoline, and reformate, Fideris Inc. provides powerful systems to accelerate your fuel cell development. Fideris Inc. is an employee- and investment-owned company funded by energy-related venture capital firms Chrysalix Energy Limited Partnership of Vancouver, BC, Braemar Energy Ventures of New York, NY, and Altira of Denver, CO.

Lynntech Industries Secures Series A Equity Financing

Chrysalix Energy, Braemar Energy Ventures, Altira invest $5.5 million to establish independent fuel cell test solutions company

College Station, Texas, June 15, 2004- Lynntech Industries, Inc., a leading developer of fuel cell test solutions, announced today that it has secured $5.5 million in series A equity financing. Chrysalix Energy Limited Partnership of Vancouver, BC, and Braemar Energy Ventures of New York, NY, led the investment with co-investor Altira of Denver, CO. The capital increase will be used to expand the company's development capabilities and service/sales operations.

With the investment, Lynntech Industries is now positioned as the leading independent provider of test solutions in the fuel cell market, a key differentiator in an industry where confidentiality of information is essential. In conjunction with the financing, the company will be spun out from its parent organization, Lynntech, Inc., to become an independent operation in which Lynntech, Inc. becomes a minority shareholder with no role in operations or corporate governance.

"As fuel cells advance toward commercialization, a critical component to success will be innovation in testing and analysis of sophisticated data," said Jeffrey Bentley, Chief Executive Officer of Lynntech Industries. "With the investment in place, we have the resources to continue providing customers with industry-leading solutions that reduce the time and cost of testing. This investment will also allow us to provide additional related services that our customers want, such as confidential, independent fuel cell testing services."

Complementing the investment news, the company also announced that Dr. Craig Andrews will serve as Chief Technology Officer for Lynntech Industries. As the primary architect behind Lynntechs technology achievements, he will play a major role in solving client issues. "We appreciate the diversity of our customers, the differences in their testing needs, and the demands of the fuel cell researcher," said Andrews. "This is reflected in the design and capabilities of our fuel cell test systems and solutions, such as FCPower^TM testing software, that are built around a flexible and scaleable modular technology platform."

"We believe Lynntech Industries has the potential to be a dominant player in a large and strategically critical portion of the fuel cell industry," said Christine Bergeron, Vice President, Investments with Chrysalix Energy Management. The syndicate looks forward to working with the company's talented and innovative team members as fuel cells move closer toward commercialization. In conjunction with the financing, Christine Bergeron from Chrysalix Energy Management, Neil S. Suslak from Braemar Energy Ventures, and James R. Newell from Altira will each join the company's Board of Directors.

Lynntech Industries ( www.lynntechindustries.com ), with more than 80 customers worldwide, offers the widest range of fuel cell test stations, testing equipment, supplies, and services in the fuel cell support community. Offering test stations from below 1 Watt to over 100 kW and spanning all chemistries including PEM, SOFC, MCFC, and DMFC, Lynntech provides fuel cell developers with the most powerful and versatile test solutions on the market today.

Chrysalix Energy Limited Partnership ( www.chrysalix.com) is an early-stage venture capital firm focusing on fuel cell & related fueling technology companies and is a private equity joint venture between Ballard Power Systems, BASF Venture Capital, The BOC Group, The Boeing Company, Duke Energy, Mitsubishi Corporation and Shell Hydrogen. Operating independently, Chrysalix offers a unique value proposition to its clients throughout the business planning, start-up, and operations phases of development. Chrysalix provides early-stage funding to new companies as well as management assistance, technological knowledge, organized networking with industry players, and experience in the management of intellectual property.

Braemar Energy Ventures (www.braemarenergy.com is a New York City-based venture capital fund making early to mid-stage investments in energy technology and energy-related communications companies. Braemar's principals have a long history of making successful investments in the energy technology sector and have significant technical, business, and financial experience in energy and energy-related industries. The fund targets a wide range of energy technologies that impact stationary power, transportation, and portable energy applications.

Altira (www.altiragroup.com) is a seed and early-stage venture capital firm focused on energy technology. Based in Denver, Colorado, the firm is investing from its fourth fund. Altira looks for promising technology companies in the areas of oil and gas, energy information technology, electric power generation, transmission and distribution, and renewable energy. The firm targets opportunities in first institutional equity rounds with initial investments of $500,000 to $3 million.

Jeff Bentley Joins Lynntech Industries

College Station, Texas, May 8, 2003 - Lynntech Industries, Ltd. announced today the appointment of Jeffrey M. Bentley as Chief Executive Officer.

"I am excited to join the leader in fuel cell test systems," stated Mr. Bentley. "The fuel cell industry spends thirty percent or more of its budget on testing. Because of these expenditures, test equipment sourcing is critical to demonstrate the validity, reliability, and functionality of fuel cell systems. Lynntech Industries test systems are modular, flexible, and incorporate easy-to-use software. I believe they are far superior to competitive offerings or in-house developed equipment."

Mr. Bentley comes to Lynntech Industries with an extensive background in fuel cells and alternative fuels. He was the Chief Operating Officer of Nuvera Fuel Cells, a designer and developer of fuel cell power systems, fuel processors, and fuel cell stacks targeted at premium, stationary, and transportation power markets. Prior to Nuvera, Mr. Bentley spent ten years at Arthur D. Little (ADL) where he was Vice President in charge of the company's Advanced Energy Consulting practice. During his tenure at Arthur D. Little, he founded Epyx Corporation to commercialize ADL's proprietary fuel cell technology. Under Mr. Bentleys direction, Epyx developed into a leader in fuel processing.

"We are delighted to welcome Jeff Bentley to the Lynntech team," said Oliver Murphy, president of Lynntech, Inc. "Lynntechs fuel cell test business has grown rapidly since 1999 and we are now poised to grow even faster. We believe Jeff's extensive fuel cell industry knowledge and his unique combination of skills are a superb fit with Lynntech Industries and its patented fuel cell test products, which we believe to be the best in the world."