DANBURY, Conn., Oct. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Technipower Systems, Inc. (Other OTC: TECZ), formerly Solomon Technologies, Inc., announced today that it has been awarded a contract to supply power systems for a missile defense system manufactured by a well known, tier one military defense contractor. The contract is a part of an international $3.3 billion program awarded to Technipower's customer. Dan Connors, President of Technipower's Energy Solutions group, commented, "As part of a rigorous review, the customer awarded us the sole source contract after determining that Technipower was the only technically qualified source. Our 50 year history and reputation for quality and reliability were an important part of the evaluation process. While the system details are classified, we expect a flow of follow-on orders for these power systems over the next three years." Connors continued, "Our core competencies in power conversion are the critical foundation of Technipower's increasing focus on renewable energy markets. Our solar electric and electric drive technologies all build on this foundation. As Technipower expands its market reach, this expertise provides substantial competitive advantages, which we expect to capitalize on in the near term." Information about Technipower Systems, Inc.: Technipower Systems, Inc. (formerly Solomon Technologies, Inc.) and its wholly owned subsidiary design and manufacture electrical and electromechanical power systems requiring high levels of reliability and ruggedness for defense, aerospace, marine and commercial applications. The Company's expansion in to the clean energy markets includes its Instant Solar(TM) ground mounted solar system as well as its patented Electric Wheel® and Electric Transaxle(TM) hybrid/regenerative technologies for hybrid-electric and all-electric vehicles. FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS: This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The statements regarding Technipower Systems, Inc. in this release that are not historical in nature, particularly those that utilize the terminology such as "may," "will," "should," "likely," "expects," "anticipates," "estimates," "believes," or "plans," or comparable terminology, are forward-looking statements based on current expectations about future events, which management has derived from the information currently available to it. It is possible that the assumptions made by management for purposes of such statements may not materialize. Actual results may differ materially from those projected or implied in any forward-looking statements. Important factors known to management that could cause forward-looking statements to turn out to be incorrect have been identified and discussed from time to time in the Technipower's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements contained in this release speak only as of the date hereof, and Technipower undertakes no obligation to correct or update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Contact us for more information Technipower Systems, Inc. Daniel Connors 203-748-7001 http://www.technipowersystems.com/ DATASOURCE: Technipower Systems, Inc. CONTACT: Daniel Connors of Technipower Systems, Inc., +1-203-748-7001 Web Site: http://www.technipowersystems.com/

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