IMPCO Equipment Chosen for Municipal Vehicle Fleet of Puebla City, Mexico

Commitment Valued at Over $1.2 Million

CERRITOS, Calif., Aug. 7 -- IMPCO Technologies, Inc. has been selected by the Mayor of Puebla City as the supplier of equipment for the conversion of its total municipal vehicle fleet. The conversions will be done by IMPCO's Mexican distributor, Equipos para Gas (EGSA).

The conversion program will be in three phases. The first conversion phase will consist of 800 vehicles, followed by a second phase of 1,000 vehicles and finishing with a third phase of 1,500 vehicles.

Luis F. Zertuche, Puebla City Mayor, said, "We selected IMPCO because of their reputation for quality, technical support, post-sales service and a history of success. Also IMPCO is the only LPG provider that has Mexico City's environmental certifications for all the vehicle brands and models that we have in our government fleet." He further stated that EGSA had been selected as the installer of equipment due to its reputation for quality and ability to support the conversion timetable.

Brad Garner, General Manager and Director of the Gaseous Fuel Products Division, said, "I am pleased that IMPCO is providing the equipment and technical expertise that will help Puebla, a city of 1.3 million people, with improved air quality and a more economical solution for their fleet operating expenses.

"This is one of several programs in Mexico that IMPCO supplies equipment to as support for the country's aggressive campaign to improve air quality through the use of clean burning gaseous fuels." Garner added.

Regarding IMPCO:

IMPCO designs, manufactures, markets and supplies advanced alternative fuel systems and related products for the mobile, industrial, power generation, and stationary engines market place. Headquartered in Cerritos, California, IMPCO has offices in Asia, Europe, Australia and South and North America. More information can be found at IMPCO's web site, http://www.impco.ws/ . IMPCO also sells products under the BRC brand names through its 50% stake in that entity.