IMPCO Opens World's Largest Gaseous- Fuel Technology Center.CERRITOS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 18, 1997--IMPCO Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq:IMCO In my considered opinion." See digispeak. ,IMCOW), a leader in the alternative- fuels industry, Tuesday announced the opening of the world's largest facility dedicated to the research and development of systems and products that support the use of clean-burning gaseous gas·e·ous adj. 1. Of, relating to, or existing as a gas. 2. Full of or containing gas; gassy. fuels in internal-combustion engines and fuel cells. The use of gaseous fuels is a major route to help alleviate issues relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc energy, economics, environmental pollution and global warming global warming, the gradual increase of the temperature of the earth's lower atmosphere as a result of the increase in greenhouse gases since the Industrial Revolution. . Located on a five-acre tract of land in Irvine, Calif., the new IMPCO Advanced Technology Center boasts the largest assemblage of alternative-fuel engineers and technicians all working together in one facility. The 80,000-square-foot center in Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, currently employs more than 140 professionals and has the most sophisticated state-of-the-art research laboratories, emissions-control equipment and alternative-fuel-vehicle assembly and testing facilities in the world. For this latest phase of the company's planned growth, IMPCO's Technology & Automotive OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and Division chose to locate its facility in Southern California, in the state that is known worldwide for setting the standards for clean air. Furthermore, the location in Irvine provides added benefits by virtue of its centralized cen·tral·ize v. cen·tral·ized, cen·tral·iz·ing, cen·tral·iz·es v.tr. 1. To draw into or toward a center; consolidate. 2. location in one of the fastest-growing areas focused on high technology. Frank W. Pereira, brand manager, General Motors' Advanced Technology Vehicles, remarked: ``GM is committed to alternative- fuel vehicles, evidenced by the variety of vehicles we currently offer. We are always working to provide the products our customers want without taking our eyes off the technology of the future.'' Commenting on how the work being done at IMPCO's Advanced Technology Center will help General Motors' position in the industry, Pereira stated: ``GM's ability to meet the current and future needs of the market will only be enhanced with the opening of IMPCO's new facility. We are expecting continued success with our strategic partner in alternative fuels.'' Engineers at the center will carry out a complete range of operations aimed at developing cost-effective and efficient gaseous- fuel systems and components for trucks, urban fleet vehicles such as taxis and delivery trucks, passenger vehicles, forklifts, stationary engines and other indoor vehicles and portable engines. Included will be: full vehicle engineering and validation; power-train controls and validation; advanced manufacturing for engine controls and natural-gas fuel storage; and testing procedures to meet different global emission-control standards. Syed F. Hussain, vice president of IMPCO's Technology and Automotive OEM Division, said: ``With increasing worldwide focus on the environment and global warming, we expect customer demand for vehicles operating on clean-burning gaseous fuels to climb dramatically. ``Our work at the center not only puts us on the cutting edge of gaseous-fuel technology but also positions IMPCO to take advantage of the rapidly emerging global market potential for gaseous-fuel systems in the coming years.'' Robert M. Stemmler, president and chief executive officer of IMPCO, added: ``Our investment in this Advanced Technology Center demonstrates IMPCO's commitment to stand at the forefront of the global growth and development of the alternative-fuels industry globally. ``The work being done will help provide viable operational and economic solutions to some of the world's most challenging energy and pollution problems.'' IMPCO Technologies sells alternative-fuel products and services worldwide. With headquarters in Cerritos, the company has additional facilities in Irvine; Detroit; Seattle; Mount Pleasant, Iowa Mount Pleasant is a city in Henry County, Iowa, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 8,751. It is the county seat of Henry CountyGR6. The city is the home of Iowa Wesleyan College. The P.E.O. ; Australia; the Netherlands; France; Germany; and the United Kingdom. IMPCO is a market leader in the original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) market and aftermarket Aftermarket See: Secondary market. aftermarket See secondary market. for gaseous-fuel management systems and components that allow internal-combustion engines to operate on clean gaseous fuels such as propane propane, CH3CH2CH3, colorless, gaseous alkane. It is readily liquefied by compression and cooling. It melts at −189.9°C; and boils at −42.2°C;. and natural gas. IMPCO provides conversion systems for motor vehicles, forklifts, other material- handling equipment and small portable to large stationary engines. -0- NOTE TO EDITORS: Copyright 1997, IMPCO Technologies Inc. CONTACT: IMPCO Technologies Inc. Cathy Johnston, 562/860-6666, ext. 548 Dale Rasmussen, 206/575-1594 or Pondel Parsons Parsons, city (1990 pop. 11,924), Labette co., SE Kans.; inc. 1871. It is a shipping point for dairy products, grain, and livestock. Manufactures include ammunition, wire and paper products, plastics, and appliances. & Wilkinson, Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. Gary S. Maier or A. William Krenn, 310/207-9300 |
|
||||||||||||||
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion