Worldwide Power Products Signs Partnership Agreement with HIPOWER SYSTEMS; Becomes Authorized Texas Distributor for Standby Backup Generators

Houston, TX, (September 27, 2013)—Worldwide Power Products (WPP), a power-generation equipment provider to industrial and petroleum clients worldwide, today announced it has signed a partnership agreement with HIPOWER SYSTEMS®, a manufacturer of power-generation and power-distribution equipment in the U.S. and Canada. Under the terms of the agreement, WPP will be the sole authorized Texas distributor for HIPOWER’s standby backup generators.

Worldwide Power Products (WPP), a power-generation equipment provider to industrial and petroleum clients worldwide, today announced it has signed a partnership agreement with HIPOWER SYSTEMS®, a manufacturer of power-generation and power-distribution equipment in the U.S. and Canada. Under the terms of the agreement, WPP will be the sole authorized Texas distributor for HIPOWER’s standby backup generators.

“As we expand our distributor program we’re looking for experienced, well-connected power-distribution equipment providers to represent us across the U.S.,” said Rafael Acosta, President of HIPOWER SYSTEMS. “WPP brings just the right kind of expertise and enthusiasm that we need to grow our presence in and across Texas.”

“These units, which range in size from 25kW to 3000kW, will be a welcome addition to the market in storm-prone Texas,” said WPP VP of Sales & Engineering Dave Vennie. “Standby HIPOWER units are a perfect choice for our Texas customers, as they are known for their efficiency, durability and sound-dampening properties.”

WPP plans to offer the HIPOWER standby backup units for sale and rental, and to incorporate them into its innovative emergency standby rental solution. With this program, customers pay a flat monthly rate to reserve a rental and enjoy unlimited hours of usage in the event of an emergency.

“WPP has become globally known for its ability to deliver new surplus, used and remanufactured power-generation equipment quickly and at highly competitive rates,” said Vennie. “With the HIPOWER partnership, we are adding quality new equipment to our portfolio, as well.”

About HIPOWER SYSTEMS

HIPOWER SYSTEMS (a division of Himoinsa, S.L.) is the principal supplier of power-distribution equipment and prime, standalone power-generation equipment and packages to the U.S. and Canadian markets, serving the Residential, Commercial and Industrial sectors including the Agriculture, Telecommunications, Heath Care and Oil & Gas Industries. The company builds and customizes diesel generators from 8kw to 3MW and natural gas or alternative fuel/bi-fuel sets from 20 to 400kW with a complete range of accessories, including automatic transfer switches, paralleling switchgear, UL tanks, enclosures and power distribution equipment.

In North America and throughout the globe, HIPOWER’s rental packages and power distribution equipment are recognized as the best power solution source for emergency and disaster relief. For more information, visit http://www.hipowersystems.com.

About Worldwide Power Products

Recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America’s 100 Most Promising Companies and ranked among the Inc. 500 fastest growing privately-held companies, Worldwide Power Products specializes in power generation equipment including new and used engines and generator sets. As an independent company based in Houston, Texas, the company buys and sells new and used generator sets and engines worldwide. In addition, the firm provides engineering, maintenance and repair plus rental services. Generator sets range in size from 20kW – 2500kW and engines range in size from 150hp – 4000hp. Brand specialties include Caterpillar generator sets and engines and Cummins generator sets. For more information and a complete list of inventory, visit: https://www.wpowerproducts.com.