MTI MicroFuel Cells Inc., developer of fuel cell technology for handheld electronic devices and a subsidiary of Mechanical Technology Incorporated (MTI) (NASDAQ: MKTY) is looking to expand business relationships with OEMs and potential customers in Japan.
The company today announced the addition of Mr. Yasuo Mohri as a new independent business representative in Japan. Mr. Yasuo Mohri will work with the MTI Micro business development team to develop business opportunities with manufacturers of handheld, portable electronics in Japan.
According to the release, Mr. Yasuo Mohri has more than 15 years of experience working as an independent international business consultant with technology companies. Prior to becoming an independent consultant, he served as president of PCA International, a Charlotte, N.C.-based photography company, where he reorganized its Japanese operation. He also served in a number of senior leadership positions at several global companies such as Hitachi Ltd., Hitachi Maxell Ltd. and Mather & Platts Ltd. (currently owned by TYCO International).
"This relationship is an important step in expanding our reach into the Japanese portable electronics market," said Peng Lim, CEO of MTI. "Mr. Mohri’s experience in this industry will be valuable in helping MTI Micro further strengthen customer relationships and develop new business in Japan."
"I am excited to be representing MTI Micro and look forward to working with MTI Micro’s business development team," said Mr. Yasuo Mohri. "I see great opportunities in Japan for Mobion® technology as an improved power source for handheld consumer electronics."
About MTI MicroFuel Cells
MTI MicroFuel Cells Inc., a subsidiary of Mechanical Technology Incorporated, is the developer of the Mobion® direct methanol micro fuel cell technology. The company has a world-class team of entrepreneurial business executives, researchers and scientists; a number of system prototypes demonstrating size reductions and performance improvements; significant related intellectual property; and has received government awards and developed strategic partnerships to help accelerate commercialization.
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