Boulder, CO -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/22/2006 -- VAIREX corporation announced today, as part of the Company's increasing emphasis on clean diesel technology, the hiring of Eben O. Johnson as General Manager, Emissions Controls.

VAIREX CEO Ski Milburn said, “Eben is a talented executive with deep experience and a proven track record of success in the Diesel industry. VAIREX is rolling out several diesel emissions control products for production starting in 2007 and we see Eben as a key to meeting our customer's expectations and requirements. As General Manager, he is responsible for communicating customer needs to our engineering department and working with Tecumseh Products, our manufacturing partner, to deliver quality products on time and on budget.”

Mr. Johnson was previously Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Raybestos Inc, of Indianapolis, Indiana and formerly Director of Light Duty Automotive Markets for Cummins Diesel of Columbus, Indiana. He has a BS in Industrial Management from Carnegie Mellon and an MBA in Technical Marketing and Product Development from the University of California, Davis.

About VAIREX
VAIREX is a privately-held developer and supplier of air management subsystems consisting of proprietary, high-technology compressors, motors and controls. The company's customers include leading Tier One suppliers to the diesel industry and fuel cell developers in North America, Europe and Asia.

About Tecumseh
Tecumseh Products Company (NASDAQ: TECUA, TECUB) is a full line, independent global manufacturer of hermetic compressors for air conditioning and refrigeration products, gasoline engines and power train components for lawn and garden applications, submersible pumps and small electric motors.

Ski Milburn
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http://www.vairex.com