Advance Launches First-of-Its-Kind Fuel Cell-Powered Industrial Floor Cleaning Machine | Reuters

http://pdf.reuters.com/htmlnews/8knews.asp?i=43059c3bf0e37541&u=urn:newsml:reuters.com:20130128:nBw286120aIndustry`s First Hybrid Drive Combination Sweeper-Scrubbers Slash Fuel Costs,Emissions and Hydraulic System Maintenance, WhileEnhancing Performance andProductivityPLYMOUTH, Minn.--(Business Wire)--Nilfisk-Advance Group, one of the world`s leading manufacturers and distributorsof professional floor cleaning equipment, introduced today the first fuelcell-powered industrial combination sweeper-scrubber. The Advance CS7000Combination Sweeper-Scrubber Fuel Cell unit was unveiled by Nilfisk-Advance`sU.S. President & General Manager Jeff Barna at the ProMat 2013 Expo in Chicago.This innovative machine responds to the growing industrial demand forcost-effective, alternative fuel solutions.http://mms.businesswire.com/bwapps/mediaserver/ViewMedia?mgid=356014&vid=4CS7000 Combination Sweeper-Scrubber Fuel Cell (Photo: Nilfisk-Advance Group)"Our industrial customers have asked for sustainable cleaning solutions coupledwith Advance`s proven track record of great performance and enhancedproductivity. This first-of-its-kind fuel cell-powered unit provides asweeper-scrubber solution for customers who have already invested in fuel celltechnology, allowing them to further leverage their fuel cell investment andinfrastructure," said Barna. "Advance`s goal is to always deliverbest-in-industry products and customer service so fuel cell technology users cannow meet their industrial cleaning needs, while utilizing their own hydrogenfuel-cell infrastructure." Operating solely on hydrogen, the innovative fuel cell-powered Advance CS7000provides enhanced efficiency, productivity, reliability, simplified maintenanceand 100% indoor emission-free operation-making it an ideal solution forsustainable-driven applications. Featuring dedicated sweeping and scrubbingfunctions, the Advance CS7000 fuel cell unit provides one-pass cleaning powerfor enhanced cleaning capabilities. Optional equipment features such as thepatented DustGuard System, provide users with unlimited flexibility to meettheir cleaning challenges. Additional benefits include:* Full operator shift of cleaning time between refuels * Rapid refuel capabilities with no recharge cycle enables 24/7 operation * Simple, two-connection setup for easy fuel cell installationPlug Power Inc., the architect of modern fuel cell technology, manufactures thefuel cell used in the Advance CS7000 sweeper-scrubber. Plug Power revolutionizedthe industry with its GenDrive power solutions that increase productivity, loweroperating costs and reduce carbon footprints for customers who use their fuelcell products. "Advance is an industry leader and innovator and it was only natural for PlugPower and Advance to join forces to offer the cleaning industry`s first fuelcell sweeper-scrubber," said Erik Hansen, VP Sales of Plug Power. About the Advance CS7000 SeriesThe full line of Advance CS7000 Combination Sweeper-Scrubbers-the all-batterypowered, hybrid and now the new fuel cell-powered-are the most efficient,productive, cost-effective and sustainable industrial floor cleaners on themarket for industrial use. The design of Advance`s CS7000 series has resulted inup to a 50% reduction in fuel costs relative to comparable models in themarketplace, reduces LPG fuel consumption and cost up to 45%, up to 45% lowercarbon dioxide (CO2) emissions than other LPG fueled units, increases batteryruntime vs. competitors by 64% and is 100% indoor emission-free ePower batteryoperation. The extended runtime offered by all of the Advance CS7000 models is ideal formaximum productivity in industrial cleaning areas, including warehouses,shipping and manufacturing facilities that present difficult-to-manage areas dueto the size and scope of the required cleaning area. Large cleaningapplications, such as heavily-accessed university grounds or parking garages,also benefit from the Advance CS7000`s dual sweeping and scrubbing/cleaningcapabilities. About Nilfisk-AdvanceThe Nilfisk-Advance Group is one of the world`s leading suppliers ofprofessional floor cleaning equipment. Nilfisk-Advance has production, sales andservice entities in all major geographic regions including, EMEA (Europe,Middle-East and Africa), Americas (U.S., Canada and Latin America), and AsiaPacific, including China. Nilfisk-Advance is a part of the NKT Group, which isan OMX20 company listed on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange. Total 2011 sales wereover $1 billion USD. Advance is a brand of Nilfisk-Advance, Inc. For more information on the newAdvance Fuel Cell CS7000, call 800-850-5559 or visit: www.advance-us.com Smart Cleaning Blog Twitter Facebook Google+Photos/Multimedia Gallery Available:http://www.businesswire.com/multimedia/home/20130128006120/en/For Nilfisk-Advance GroupAmy K. 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