ReliOn, the leading provider of high reliability fuel cell solutions for backup power and grid-support applications, is pleased to announce that Cummins Inc. (NYSE:CMI) has made a strategic investment in the company. Cummins is a corporation comprised of multiple business units that design, manufacture, distribute and service engines and related engine related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission solutions and electrical power generation systems.

Gary Flood, ReliOn's CEO, characterized the investment: "Cummins is a global leader in power generation and, as such, will be an excellent partner to work with ReliOn as we continue our global market expansion. Cummins is committed to assist ReliOn toward increasing our market visibility and access. Additionally, Cummins will use its broad capabilities in engineering and manufacturing to accelerate ReliOn's efforts to drive costs down and increase the distribution reach of our fuel cell products around the world."

As part of this investment, Cummins will join the ReliOn board of directors.

About ReliOn:

ReliOn's continuous innovation in core technology has made it a leader in the development and marketing of modular, fault-tolerant fuel cell products for customers seeking solutions to critical backup power applications. With nearly 1,600 sites serving customer equipment in 42 U.S. states and 34 countries, ReliOn customers enjoy the benefits of high reliability, low operating costs and easy maintenance. ReliOn products are tested or certified to stringent standards from CSA, UL, CE, Telcordia NEBS and China TTL Labs. ReliOn fuel cells…simply powerful. www.relion-inc.com.