Hydrogenics Announces $5M of Electrolyser Orders

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Sept. 12, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hydrogenics Corporation HYGS HYG, a leading developer and manufacturer of hydrogen generation and fuel cell products, today announced that the Company has received orders totaling $5M for the delivery of electrolyzers to customers in Asia and South America. The electrolyzers and associated services will be utilized by food processing facilities and thermal power plants, with delivery expected over the next six to nine months.

"We are pleased to see continued strengthening in our industrial end markets in Asia and South America. These recent wins provide a strong position to support our growth plans for 2012 and beyond," said Daryl Wilson, Hydrogenics President and Chief Executive Officer.

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Hydrogenics Corporation (www.hydrogenics.com) is a globally recognized developer and provider of hydrogen generation and fuel cell products and services, serving the growing industrial and clean energy markets of today and tomorrow. Based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, Hydrogenics has operations in North America and Europe.

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