Azure Dynamics Announces the Appointment of Jay A. Sandler as Vice President of Sales

    OAK PARK, MI, May 12 /CNW/ - Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD, LSE:
ADC & OTCQX: AZDDF) ("Azure" or the "Company") a leading developer of hybrid
electric and electric powertrains for commercial vehicles, announced today the
appointment of Jay A. Sandler as Vice President of Sales.
    Azure CEO Scott T. Harrison said, "Having Jay join our team is an
excellent fit with his tremendous background in the medium and heavy duty
fleet vehicle market." Sandler joins the Azure team at its global headquarters
after serving as Vice President of commercial products at Workhorse Custom
Chassis LLC, a Division of Navistar Inc. in Troy, MI since late 1999.
    Prior to Workhorse, Sandler was Vice President of Sales, Marketing and
Fixed Operations for Bering Truck in Front Royal, Virginia from 1998 to 1999
and served as the Director of North American Field Operations, Heavy Vehicle
Systems for Arvin Meritor (formerly) Rockwell International from 1994 to 1998.
From 1991 to 1994, he was Vice President and a Director of Rockwell Wabco
Vehicle Control Systems in Troy, and served in a number of management
positions with Rockwell and Eaton Corporation between 1972 and 1991.
    A native of Valley Stream, New York, Sandler holds an AAS-Automotive
Technology degree from the State University of New York at Morrisville; a BS
in Automotive Engineering from Western Michigan University, and a MBA in
Business Management from Central Michigan University.

    About Azure Dynamics
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    Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD) (LSE: ADC) (OTCQX: AZDDF) is a
world leader in the development and production of hybrid electric and electric
components and powertrain systems for commercial vehicles. Azure is
strategically targeting the commercial delivery vehicle and shuttle bus
markets and is currently working internationally with various partners and
customers. The Company is committed to providing customers and partners with
innovative, cost-efficient, and environmentally-friendly energy management
solutions.
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