ST. PAUL, MN (May 1, 2006)- President and CEO of Power Systems Research, George Zirnhelt, has the privilege of being a keynote speaker for the Automotive Market Research Council Summit for 2006. The summit is designed to initiate a forum for new ideas and new developments that are currently taking place in the automotive industry. George Zirnhelt will discuss how organizations should have a diversified market and customer portfolio for light- and heavy-duty products as well as off-highway products.

The Automotive Market Research Council (AMRC) is a non-profit organization consisting of vehicle and component manufacturers and suppliers committed to automotive market research. This international organization was founded in 1966 and consists of market research, strategic planning, forecasting, sales, and marketing professionals. Further information about the AMRC and this event can be found at www.amrc.org.

Power Systems Research is a global market research and consulting company specializing in the engine, original equipment, and components industries. Since the company was founded in 1976, Power Systems Research has been the authoritative source of market information and business intelligence to the power products and drivetrain industry. Power Systems Research is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota and provides market data and customized project work to the world's leading vehicle and equipment OEMs and component suppliers. The company has a global presence with operations in Detroit, Brussels and Tokyo. Further information is available at www.powersys.com.