Protonex wins $3.5m Army contract

Protonex Technology Corp. said today it has won a $3.5 million contract from the United States Army, the largest in company history.

Protonex of Southborough provides fuel-cell power systems for sub-kilowatt portable, remote, and mobile applications.

The company said its contract with the US Army Research Office is to develop a 250-watt portable fuel-cell power source that is significantly smaller, lighter, quieter, and more efficient than alternative battery and generator systems.

"This contract represents major customer support for our previously announced line of reformer-based fuel-cell products," Protonex chief executive Scott Pearson said in a statement.
(By Chris Reidy, Globe staff)