SAN MARCOS, Calif. and RIVERSIDE, Calif., Nov. 2, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Omnitek Engineering Corporation (Other OTC:OMTK) and Luxfer Gas Cylinders today announced an agreement under which Omnitek has become the exclusive distributor of Luxfer's Type 3 lightweight composite cylinders for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles in Peru, with Omnitek utilizing the cylinders for diesel engine conversions to compressed natural gas (CNG).
"We intend to aggressively pursue diesel-to-natural gas conversions of medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses in Peru and anticipate many applications for Luxfer's Type 3 CNG cylinders, especially when large volumes of gas and lighter weights are factors. We look forward to working with Luxfer and capitalizing on increasing demand in the region for CNG applications," said Werner Funk, chief executive officer of Omnitek.
Luxfer Gas Cylinders, the world's largest manufacturer of high-pressure composite and aluminum cylinders, operates plants in Riverside, Calif.; Graham, N.C.; Nottingham, England; Gerzat, France; and Shanghai, China. Additional information about Luxfer Gas Cylinders is available at www.luxfercylinders.com
About Omnitek Engineering Corporation
Omnitek Engineering, Corp. develops and sells new natural gas engines, as well as proprietary diesel-to-natural gas conversion systems -- providing global customers with innovative alternative energy and emissions control solutions that are sustainable, affordable and designed to combat global warming. Additional information about the company is available at www.omnitekcorp.com
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