December 6, 2006 - Micro Power Named Oregon Technology Awards Finalist

December 6, 2006 - Micro Power Electronics, Inc., the global leader in portable power solutions for mission-critical equipment, was named an Oregon Technology Awards Private Company of the Year finalist.

The Annual Technology Awards program recognizes outstanding leadership and top companies in the local technology sector. Through sponsorships and donations, it generates financial support for the co-educational Learning for Life programs of the Cascade Pacific Council. Since its beginning in 1984, the Technology Awards event has generated more than $1,771,000 to support local educational programs.

“We appreciate the recognition for this award and attribute our growth and success to our commitment to quality and our long-standing relationships with Pacific Northwest clients,” said Greg Love, Micro Power President and CEO.

Earlier this year, Oregon Business Magazine included Micro Power in its annual list of top private 150 companies; Portland Business Journal ranked Micro Power 42nd of 100 fastest growing private companies; and Deloitte & Touche recognized Micro Power as part of its list of 50 fastest growing private companies in the Pacific Northwest.

Micro Power focuses on one of the electronics industry’s fastest growing sectors – power solutions for portable, handheld devices. The company’s battery systems power close to 70 percent of all portable Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in the market today.  The company also serves the Automatic Identification and Data Collection (AIDC), Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) data management markets and portable sectors within the communication equipment market.

About Micro Power Electronics, Inc.
Micro Power Electronics, Inc. is ISO 13485 and 9001:2008 certified, as well as ITAR registered. Micro Power supplies custom battery systems to the portable medical, handheld Automatic Identification and Data Collection (AIDC) and commercial military markets. As a pioneer in the development of Lithium battery systems, smart battery packs, chargers, power supplies and docking stations, Micro Power has more than 20 years of experience developing battery solutions. With a proven track record of technical excellence, quality solutions and award-winning service, Micro Power has become the fastest growing supplier of custom battery systems in North America. For more information, please visit www.micro-power.com or call 800-576-6177.