Hydrogenics Awarded Contract by The Toro Company to Provide HyPM Technology for Fuel Cell Program

TORONTO, Sept. 2 -- Hydrogenics Corporation , a designer and manufacturer of hydrogen and fuel cell systems, reported today that it has been awarded a contract by The Toro Company to supply a HyPM fuel cell power module for integration into the company's development work in grounds maintenance equipment. This contract is part of Toro's ongoing strategic alternative energy research and development initiative for turf care equipment.

"We are very excited to add Toro and its application to our HyPM portfolio," comments Pierre Rivard, Hydrogenics President and CEO. "Toro is a highly respected company with a strong track record of innovation and market presence. The skilled professionals at Toro also truly understand the power, potential and environmental impact of this technology. The company's interest in hydrogen and fuel cell technology continues to validate Hydrogenics' early market approach that focuses on off-road and niche market applications. It also validates our significant efforts and accomplishments in HyPM cost reductions and durability improvements as we believe that these are two of the critical elements that drive the emergence of new opportunities such as this one. More importantly, they greatly improve our chances for commercial success going forward, as we continue to secure an expanding base of early-adopting OEM's, conferring a first-mover advantage to our company and to our customers."

Since 1914, The Toro Company has helped reinvent the way landscapes are maintained and cared for with market-changing products and services. The company was the first to manufacture cutting-edge products in the golf, sports and grounds, landscape, agriculture and consumer markets. The company's work in fuel cells further demonstrates its commitment to innovation and technology.

About Hydrogenics

Hydrogenics Corporation (http://www.hydrogenics.com/) is a leading clean power generation company, engaged in the commercialization of hydrogen and fuel cell technology and test stations for fuel cells. The company is building a sustainable business, in a potentially "game changing technology" for transportation, stationary and portable power. Hydrogenics, based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, has operations in British Columbia, Canada, Japan, the United States and Germany.

About The Toro Company

The Toro Company , with $1.5 billion in sales annually, is a leading provider of outdoor maintenance and beautification products for home, recreation, and commercial landscapes around the world. Together with its distributors, Toro provides innovative products, agronomic expertise and exemplary service that helps consumers and professionals maintain their landscapes. Visit the company website at http://www.thetorocompany.com/. Distributor information is available at 1-800-803-8676.