News from RODI Power Systems: Soliman Named Chief Engineer
NEWS RELEASE May 3, 2001 Contact: Michael Wasem, The Siefkes Group, 425-392-2611 JOSEPH SOLIMAN NAMED CHIEF ENGINEER FOR RODI POWER SYSTEMS ABBEVILLE, La. Joseph Soliman was recently named chief engineer of RODI Power Systems, a leading-edge developer of diesel power technology and manufacturer of power systems for the marine, trucking and stationary power industries. Soliman, previously engineering manager for many Cummins research and development projects in Charleston, S.C., says the challenge of bringing a new-concept engine to market is what attracted him to RODI. "RODI's approach makes tremendous sense," he said. "As we test the production HT1-450, the numbers are confirming earlier computer projections, which is very exciting. Our next challenge is to further reduce the engine's weight, increasing our weight advantage over competing engine models." As chief engineer of RODI Power Systems, Soliman will lead the final testing and proving of the company's HT1-450 engine, as well as direct the development of a 700 hp V-8 version, designed to meet the demands of the marine industry. Soliman brings 26 years of diesel development experience to the position. This includes seven years at Cummins, plus engineering management positions with Zurn Industries of La Grange, Ill., Coppus Murray of Burlington, Iowa and Colt Industries of Beloit, Wis. Early in his career, Soliman was also a product engineer for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries of Hiroshima, Japan and an installation engineer for Portsaid Shipyard of Portsaid, Egypt. He holds a BSME from Alexandria University and an MBA from North Central University of Naperville, Ill. For more information, contact RODI at 1-888-414-RODI. RODI can also be found on the Internet at www.rodi.com. - 30 - ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Michael Wasem The Siefkes Group 317 NW Gilman Blvd., Ste. 10 Issaquah WA 98027 Phone: 425-392-2611 Fax: 425-392-2454 Web: www.siefkesgroup.com