Marquiss Wind Power Acquires Cirrus Technologies Inc.; Cirrus Founder John Roskey...

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Tue Jul 22, 2008 12:24pm EDT

Marquiss Wind Power Acquires Cirrus Technologies Inc.; Cirrus Founder John Roskey Joins Marquiss as CTO

FOLSOM, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
Marquiss Wind Power, an innovator in developing and deploying wind
turbine technology, announced today that it has completed the
acquisition of the assets of Cirrus Technologies Inc. of Carson City,
Nev. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

   Cirrus Technologies holds seven patents on technologies related to
wind energy. Turbines based on Cirrus Technologies' patents have been
installed and tested at the Desert Research Institute and for a major
utility.

   "Marquiss is excited to add the patented technology of Cirrus to
our patent portfolio," said Paul Misso, CEO of Marquiss Wind Power.
"Together, we have a strong family of patents specific to small wind
that will allow us to deploy better, more effective products than
previously marketed in the wind energy sector."

   As part of the acquisition, Cirrus founder, John Roskey, will join
Marquiss as Chief Technology Officer. Mr. Roskey's experience includes
working at Martin Marietta Aerospace on the Space Shuttle West Coast
launch facilities and serving as a liaison between contractors and the
U.S. Air Force. While running Cirrus, Mr. Roskey won several grants
from the Department of Energy and worked with Battelle and Washington
State University.

   "John brings an industry-leading understanding knowledge of wind
and air flow management to the Marquiss turbine and will be invaluable
in driving future product development," Mr. Misso said.

   Marquiss Wind Power manufactures roof-top wind turbines to help
businesses generate affordable clean power and help the environment.
The company's patented technology enables businesses to reduce their
reliance on fossil fuels and showcase their concern for the
environment with a roof-top mounted wind turbine.

   About Marquiss Wind Power

   Based in Folsom, Calif., Marquiss Wind Power manufactures roof-top
wind turbines to help businesses generate affordable clean power and
help the environment. The patented technology - based on 20 years of
cutting edge research - enables businesses to reduce their reliance on
fossil fuels, significantly lower electricity costs and showcase their
concern for the environment. The company has raised more than $2
million in venture financing led by Velocity Venture Capital in
Folsom. More information is available at www.marquisswindpower.com.

Halldin Public Relations
Ray Young, 916-781-0659
ray@halldinpr.com

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