Oak Ridge Micro-Energy Appoints Agent in Japan.

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. -- Oak Ridge Micro-Energy (OTCBB: OKME), a leading developer and manufacturer of thin film rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, announces the appointment of Yasuo Mohri as its exclusive representative and business agent in Japan. Mr. Mohri has extensive experience as an international business consultant specializing in licensing, intellectual property transfer, and mergers and acquisitions for global companies. His present clients include many well-known corporations such as Hitachi, Mitsubishi, Phillips, Sanyo, and Sony.

"Mr. Mohri brings a wealth of successful experience in marketing high technology products worldwide, and we are delighted he has joined our team," stated Mark Meriwether, president and CEO of Oak Ridge Micro-Energy.

About Oak Ridge Micro-Energy Inc.

Oak Ridge Micro-Energy, Inc. develops and produces custom designed thin film lithium and lithium-ion batteries that are ideally suited for a variety of applications where a small power source is needed. These batteries can be fabricated on a variety of substrates as well as onto chips, chip carriers or multi-chip module packages. By using the available space on a ceramic package or a silicon die, the battery can provide the required power while occupying otherwise wasted space and adding negligible mass. The Company's batteries are intended for applications such as wireless sensors that operate in harsh environments, radio frequency identification (RFID) tags, semiconductor non-volatile memory chips, and advanced medical devices. The company maintains R&D and manufacturing facilities in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and additional offices in Salt Lake City, Utah. Detailed information about Oak Ridge Micro-Energy Inc. may be obtained by visiting the company's Web site at http://www.oakridgemicro.com.

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