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Published on: 8/10/2006
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Save The World Air Names Bruce McKinnon as Chief Operating Officer
Los Angeles, CA - August 10, 2006 - Save the World Air, Inc. ("STWA") (OTCBB: ZERO), a company that develops, markets, and distributes products that reduce harmful emissions caused by internal combustion engines, today announced that it has appointed President Bruce McKinnon as Chief Operating Officer effective August 8, 2006.
Mr. McKinnon will also continue to serve as the Company's President.
Mr. McKinnon's leadership and vision will provide the guidance for STWA's successful transition to generating revenues through manufacturing, sales and marketing products using the Company's ZEFS, MK IV and CAT-MATE technologies.
He has over 30 years experience in launching new product lines and turning start-up companies into multi-million dollar companies.
As chairman of SPS, the world's largest producer of lettuce seeds, Mr. McKinnon took that company as a pre-revenue start-up to annual revenues of over $25 million in four years.
As President of KZ Golf Inc, he generated sales of $65 million for the company in two years.
As President of Orlimar Japan, another start-up, he was responsible for creating sales of $14 million by the second year of operation.
Bruce McKinnon commented, "I am honored to have the responsibility of overseeing this critical stage of STWA's strategy.
STWA's mission of developing clean technology is increasingly becoming recognized by governments and major corporations throughout the world, providing the foundation for the commercial viability of our products.
I look forward to guiding STWA and achieving sustainable long-term sales growth."
Mr. McKinnon will continue his responsibilities as President and will now oversee all aspects of STWA's day-to-day operations, including sales and marketing, strategic planning, distribution and manufacturing.
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