Vice President of Engine Development and Manufacturing

Bjorn Elvin is currently spearheading the design and development of PowerSki’s proprietary engine division. Prior to coming to PowerSki, Bjorn designed a one of a kind 950cc off-road desert bike for the newly formed Highland Motorcycles AB in Sweden. This bike was successfully shown at the Milan, Italy Exhibition in September, 1997. Manufacturing of this off-road bike is scheduled for early 1999. Bjorn has over thirty years of motorcycle designing, engineering, testing and racing experience as a factory rider in Europe. He has eleven years of research and development engineering experience with Husqvarna Motorcycle AB. He was the senior R&D test engineer responsible for assembly and testing of all Husqvarna racing Motorcycles, writing test reports, and making all necessary modifications. He was of the five principals/founders of Husaberg Motor AB in Sweden, a manufacturer of motorcycles and motorcycle components. Bjorn also spent three years as an engineer in the suspension and engine test and quality assurance department. During the tenure he acquired considerable skills and experience in budgeting, planning and procurement of test equipment.

Employment History

• 1998 - To date PowerSki International
• 1996 - 1998 Highland Motorcycles, Sweden
• 1992 - 1996 Running own consulting firm
• 1989 - 1991 Husaberg: World Champion 1st Year

1991 - 1991 Employed at Husqvarna Motorcycle & Chainsaw Divisions: Service Manager Middle East and Far East. Responsible for Products and production facilities, Canada, Australia and Japan.

Education

· Machine Technician Institute, Goteborg, Sweden:

· General Studies with exclusive specialization in engine design as well as close tolerance tool design and manufacturing.

· Apprenticeship with Verktygs AB Broderna Carlsson, close tolerance Swedish toolmaker.