WALTHAM, Mass., Sept. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Tecogen^® Inc. (NASDAQ: TGEN) today announced that subsidiary Ilios Dynamics Inc. will exhibit at PROCESS EXPO, the Global Food Equipment & Technology Show, in Chicago, IL from September 15-18, 2015. Held at McCormick Place, PROCESS EXPO is co-locating with the International Dairy Show and InterBev Process, giving attendees access to all three exhibitions and maximizing the potential audience for exhibitors. Spanning the entire spectrum of the food and beverage industry, thousands of professionals attend in search of the latest innovations in food processing and packaging technology for their businesses.

Ilios will be showcasing its line of High Efficiency Water Heaters at the event. Based on engine-driven heat pump technology, free heat from the natural gas driven engine is added to water-source heat or air-source heat for twice the efficiency of a traditional boiler. This process saves on electricity costs and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. "The Ilios water-source CHP is an ideal fit for food and beverage processing due to its ability to efficiently provide simultaneous heating and cooling; both of which are needed in large quantities at most food processing facilities," said Stephen Lafaille, Ilios Product Manager. "Obviously, the major driver for implementing this type of product is reducing operating costs, but we are also seeing the other benefits that Ilios provides such as a reduction in carbon footprint and clean emissions becoming increasingly more important to many companies who value environmental stewardship."

Robert Panora, President and COO of Tecogen, noted, "Attendance at industry events like PROCESS EXPO helps Ilios expand the addressable market for our products and raise industry awareness among potential partners. We look forward to exhibiting the Ilios technology at this and other events in the future."

About PROCESS EXPO
PROCESS EXPO is owned and organized by the Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA), a global trade association serving suppliers in the food and beverage industries. The Association's programs and services support member's success by providing assistance in marketing their business, overall improvement in key business practices and increased opportunities to network among industry colleagues.  Programs and services to achieve these objectives include PROCESS EXPO (industry leading trade show), electronic media marketing, education, market intelligence, research, and advocation of critical industry issues such as food safety, sanitary design of equipment, and global trade. FPSA members are organized in vertical industry councils which focus on specific needs and concerns that are unique to each industry sector. FPSA councils currently represent the Bakery, Beverage, Dairy, Prepared Foods and Meat sectors. - See more at: http://www.myprocessexpo.com/about-show/about-fpsa-food-processing-suppliers-association.

About Ilios
Ilios Inc., a subsidiary of Tecogen Inc., was formed in April 2009 to develop and distribute a line of ultra high-efficiency heating products for commercial and industrial applications utilizing advanced thermodynamic principles. Products incorporate mechanical work to extract heat from the environment to supplement chemical energy available from natural gas or propane. The result is a significant boost in efficiency and reduced carbon emissions relative to conventional heating systems. Please visit www.iliosdynamics.com.  

About Tecogen
Tecogen manufactures, installs, and maintains high efficiency, ultra-clean combined heat and power products including natural gas engine-driven cogeneration, air conditioning systems, and high-efficiency water heaters for residential, commercial, recreational and industrial use. The company is known for cost efficient, environmentally friendly and reliable products for energy production that, through patented technology, nearly eliminate criteria pollutants and significantly reduce a building's carbon footprint. 

In business for over 20 years, Tecogen has shipped more than 2,300 units, supported by an established network of engineering, sales, and service personnel across the United States. For more information, please visit www.tecogen.com.

Tecogen Investor Relations & Media Contact Information:
Ariel F. Babcock, CFA
P: (781) 466 - 6413
E: Ariel.Babcock@tecogen.com  

John N. Hatsopoulos
P: (781) 622 - 1120
E: John.Hatsopoulos@tecogen.com  

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