Omnitek Becomes Exclusive Distributor of Luxfer CNG Cylinders in Peru

SAN MARCOS, Calif. and RIVERSIDE, Calif., Nov. 2, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Omnitek Engineering Corporation (Other OTC:OMTK) and Luxfer Gas Cylinders today
announced an agreement under which Omnitek has become the exclusive distributor
of Luxfer's Type 3 lightweight composite cylinders for medium- and heavy-duty
vehicles in Peru, with Omnitek utilizing the cylinders for diesel engine
conversions to compressed natural gas (CNG).

"We intend to aggressively pursue diesel-to-natural gas conversions of medium-
and heavy-duty trucks and buses in Peru and anticipate many applications for
Luxfer's Type 3 CNG cylinders, especially when large volumes of gas and lighter
weights are factors. We look forward to working with Luxfer and capitalizing on
increasing demand in the region for CNG applications," said Werner Funk, chief
executive officer of Omnitek.

Luxfer Gas Cylinders, the world's largest manufacturer of high-pressure
composite and aluminum cylinders, operates plants in Riverside, Calif.; Graham,
N.C.; Nottingham, England; Gerzat, France; and Shanghai, China. Additional
information about Luxfer Gas Cylinders is available at www.luxfercylinders.com

About Omnitek Engineering Corporation

Omnitek Engineering, Corp. develops and sells new natural gas engines, as well
as proprietary diesel-to-natural gas conversion systems -- providing global
customers with innovative alternative energy and emissions control solutions
that are sustainable, affordable and designed to combat global warming.
Additional information about the company is available at www.omnitekcorp.com

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