Plug Power Opens Booth at ProMat 2017

Company promotes intelligent hydrogen fuel cell power to mobility customers in booth N207


LATHAM, N.Y., April 03, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ:PLUG), a leader in providing clean, reliable energy solutions, today will open its booth at ProMat 2017, happening now through April 6, 2017 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.

At ProMat, attendees are invited to booth N207 to experience Plug Power’s turnkey ‘power, fuel and service’ solution by simulating a refueling from a GenFuel hydrogen dispenser into a GenDrive fuel cell. New in 2017, the Company is showcasing SiteView, Plug Power’s proprietary suite of IoT (Internet of Things) tools that provide game-changing fleet diagnostics, fueling data, and performance metrics to mobility customers.  At ProMat, the SiteView display demonstrates how the GenDrive fuel cells share operational health and performance information with Plug Power’s intelligent data monitoring hubs, enabling remote diagnostics, predictive and preventative maintenance, and deployment of rapid-response service. These capabilities, part of Plug Power’s leading GenKey solution, minimize downtime and maximize productivity at customer sites.

SiteView was launched in 2016, promoting intelligent, data-driven capabilities that users can leverage through choosing Plug Power’s fuel cell power over other technologies. SiteView is a key enabler providing unparalleled “best in class” uptime to customers using Plug Power’s GenDrive fuel cells to power their electric industrial trucks.

Plug Power is undeniably the leader in providing hydrogen and fuel cell solutions for the material handling industry, enabling more than 5.6 million refuelings, 14,000 deployed units and more than 122 million hours of demanding operation.

"In just one year, Plug Power has secured new customers including Home Depot, Nike and Carrefour, Europe’s leading retailer, as well as grown relationships with customers like Walmart and Wegmans,” said Andy Marsh, CEO of Plug Power. “The maturation of SiteView bolsters Plug Power’s position as an industry leader, and we look forward to giving attendees a hands-on experience with these capabilities at ProMat.”

ProMat 2017 will provide attendees access to the latest manufacturing and supply chain equipment and technologies. More than 850 exhibitors from industry, commerce and government will display their supply chain solutions and innovations on the 350,000 square foot show floor.

For more information on Plug Power and its solutions, visit http://www.plugpower.com/.

About Plug Power Inc.          
The architects of modern hydrogen and fuel cell technology, Plug Power has revolutionized the industry with its simple GenKey solution, elements which are designed to increase productivity, lower operating costs and reduce carbon footprints in a reliable, cost-effective way. Plug Power’s GenKey solution couples together all the necessary elements to power, fuel and service a customer. Plug Power is the partner that customers trust to take their businesses into the future. For more information about Plug Power, visit www.plugpower.com.

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