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Generac Closes on the Acquisition of the Majority Share of PR Industrial

WAUKESHA, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 1, 2016-- Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE: GNRC) (“Generac”), a leading designer and manufacturer of power generation equipment and other engine powered products, announced today the closing of an agreement to acquire a majority share of PR Industrial S.r.l and its subsidiaries, owner of the Pramac® brand (collectively Pramac). As previously disclosed in a press release dated February 15, 2016, Pramac is a leading manufacturer of stationary and mobile generators for a variety of commercial and industrial applications primarily sold under the Pramac® brand, as well as portable generators used for numerous residential, light construction and recreational purposes. The company also has a line of material handling equipment sold under the Lifter® brand. Selling into over 150 countries through a broad distribution network, Pramac employs over 600 people across its four manufacturing plants and 14 commercial branches worldwide.

About Generac (NYSE: GNRC)

Since 1959, Generac has been a leading designer and manufacturer of a wide range of power generation equipment and other engine powered products. As a leader in power equipment serving residential, light commercial, industrial, oil & gas, and construction markets, Generac's power products are available globally through a broad network of independent dealers, distributors, retailers, wholesalers and equipment rental companies, as well as sold direct to certain end user customers.

About Pramac

Pramac, established in 1966 by the Campinoti family, produces and sells power generation systems and material handling equipment primarily under the Pramac® and Lifter® brands. The company, which is headquartered in Siena, Italy, has a full range of stationary, mobile and portable power generation equipment up to 3,360 kVA that are sold through a broad distribution network across the world. For more information, go to www.Pramac.com.

SOURCE: Generac Holdings Inc.

Source: Generac Holdings Inc.

Generac Holdings Inc.
Michael W. Harris
Vice President – Finance
262-544-4811 x2675
Michael.Harris@Generac.com