NexTech Materials, Ltd. Receives ISO 9001:2008 Certification

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Lewis Center, Ohio, June 27, 2011 - NexTech Materials, Ltd., a leader in the development and manufacturing of innovative products for energy and environmental markets, has been awarded ISO 9001:2008 certification for its Quality Management System, demonstrating its uncompromising commitment to providing the highest quality products and services to its customers.

“Obtaining this certification validates all of our efforts to improve the quality, delivery and dependability of our products and services,” said William Dawson, CEO of NexTech Materials.  “This is a continuation of our efforts to establish ourselves as a premier supplier of products and services to our targeted environmental and energy markets, and is a significant milestone in our continuous improvement efforts.”

“Customers want to be confident that they are doing business with an organization that can consistently meet or exceed their needs on time,” said Lora Thrun, Director of Commercialization at NexTech.  “Successfully completing the rigorous process required for ISO 9001 certification is a clear sign that we are committed to superior product quality and customer satisfaction.”

NexTech Materials received its ISO 9001:2008 registration from ASR International Corporation, an accredited registrar that performs assessments of management systems against requirements of national and international standards for quality.  NexTech’s Quality Management System and ISO 9001:2008 certification is applicable to all facets of its operations - the design, development, production, and distribution of ceramic materials, fuel cells, catalysts, sensors, and associated components.

About NexTech Materials, Ltd.

NexTech Materials, Ltd., located in Lewis Center, Ohio, is a leading developer and supplier of materials, components and services for the fuel cell and related industries and is dedicated to reducing the manufacturing and operating costs of fuel cells and other electrochemical devices. Founded as a privately held company in 1994, the organization has grown into one of Ohio’s leading technology companies and has enjoyed 17 straight years of business growth and profitability with more than 500 customers located in over 50 countries. NexTech’s vision is to be a global leader in the development and manufacturing of innovative products for energy and environmental markets.

For more information, please visit www.nextechmaterials.com.

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