Diesel Progress Names Generac a 2014 Newsmaker of the Year

A big year of acquisitions and engine news put Generac at the forefront

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Dec 11, 2014, 08:31 ET

WAUKESHA, Wis., Dec. 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Diesel Progress North American Magazine named Generac Power Systems a 2014 Newsmaker of the Year, notably proclaiming that 2014 was a "coming of age" for Generac given the many acquisitions and engine news the company put forth this year.

The award recognizes companies that have made the most important news and that had the greatest abundance of news in the past year. Diesel Progress commends Generac on "making aggressive moves, going into new and different product and market segments, while at the same protecting their core businesses."

"We are extremely proud of this award," said Aaron Jagdfeld, Generac President and CEO, "It is coveted in our industry and we're grateful of Diesel Progress' recognition of all the news surrounding Generac this year."

Among the news surrounding Generac in 2014, the acquisition of MAC, Inc., a leading manufacturer of premium-grade commercial and industrial mobile heaters, took prominence. Generac also released several new products in 2014 including the PowerPact™ and Synergy home standby generators, a 400 kW and 350 kW gaseous-fueled standby generator as well as unveiled a new mobile app for the popular Mobile Link™ cellular remote monitoring system.

"This award motivates us to look ahead to 2015 and we look forward to all of the exciting news surrounding Generac the coming year will bring," said Jagdfeld.

The full Diesel Progress North American article appears in their December 2014 issue, which is available now and on their website, www.dieselprogress.com. For more information regarding Generac, please visit www.generac.com.

About Generac
Since 1959, Generac has been a leading designer and manufacturer of a wide range of generators and other engine-powered products. As a leader in power equipment serving residential, light commercial, industrial and construction markets, Generac's products are available through a broad network of independent dealers, retailers, wholesalers and equipment rental companies. The company markets and distributes its products primarily under its Generac and Magnum brand names. Generac is committed to developing a long-term vision that promotes environmentally responsible products, processes and partnerships and strives to be a positive contributor of sustainable growth in the power equipment industry. For more information on Generac, please visit http://www.Generac.com. Follow Generac on Twitter @generacpowersys. Become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/generacpowersystems. For more information on Magnum, please visit http://www.m-p-llc.com/.

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