LATHAM, N.Y., May 13, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Plug Power Inc. (Nasdaq: PLUG ), a leader in providing clean, reliable energy solutions announces that Chief Operating Officer, Keith Schmid, will present the Company's strategy to investors today, May 13, 2014 at the Wedbush 2014 Transformational Technologies Management Access Conference. Mr. Schmid will present at 8:35 am ET.
A live webcast of Mr. Schmid's presentation can be accessed directly at http://wsw.com/webcast/wedbush27/plug/ , or by visiting the Plug Power Web site ( www.plugpower.com ) and selecting the conference link on the home page. The webcast will be archived for 90 days following the live presentation.
About Plug Power Inc.
The architects of modern fuel cell technology, Plug Power is revolutionizing the industry with cost-effective power solutions that increase productivity, lower operating costs and reduce carbon footprints. Long-standing relationships with industry leaders, including Walmart, Sysco, Procter & Gamble, and Mercedes Benz, forged the path for Plug Power's innovative GenKey hydrogen and fuel cell system solutions. With more than 4,500 GenDrive units deployed to material handling customers, accumulating over 20 million hours of runtime, Plug Power manufactures tomorrow's incumbent power solutions today. Additional information about Plug Power is available at www.plugpower.com .
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Plug Power Contact: Teal Vivacqua 518.738.0269
