Hammond Power Solutions Inc. Completes Acquisition of Marnate Trasformatori s.r.l. in Italy

Hammond Power Solutions Inc. ("HPS") (TSX:HPS.A) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Marnate Trasformatori s.r.l. ("Marnate") in Italy, acquiring a 100% equity ownership of its business.

The company will operate as Marnate Trasformatori s.r.l., a subsidiary of HPS.

Bill Hammond, Chief Executive Officer of Hammond Power Solutions Inc. stated, "We are very pleased with the Marnate acquisition. This company will not only expand HPS' European presence, it also broadens our product offering and manufacturing capabilities in cast resin technology and supports HPS' growth strategies globally. Marnate has an excellent reputation in the electrical industry for its standard and engineered to order capabilities and quality."

About Hammond Power Solutions Inc.

Hammond Power Solutions Inc. (TSX:HPS.A) is a North American leader for the design and manufacture of dry-type custom electrical engineered magnetics, electrical dry-type and cast resin transformers. Leading edge engineering capabilities, high quality products, and responsive service to customers' needs have all served to establish HPS as a technical and innovative leader in the electrical and electronic industries.

HPS has operations in Canada, United States, Mexico, India and Italy.

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