Hammond Power Solutions Inc. Announces Intention to Acquire Italian Transformer Company

GUELPH, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb 8, 2013) - Hammond Power Solutions Inc. ("HPS") (TSX:HPS.A) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with Marnate Trasformatori s.r.l. ("Marnate") in Italy to acquire a 100% equity ownership of its business.

Marnate is involved in the design and manufacture of cast resin transformers and has an excellent reputation in the industry for product quality and reliability.

Marnate''s annual revenues in 2012 were approximately CDN $8,000,000.

HPS expects the deal to close in mid-February, 2013.

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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