HPS Names Michael Frayne as its new Director of Marketing

GUELPH, Ontario (January 9, 2012) – Hammond Power Solutions Inc. (HPS), North America’s leading manufacturer of dry-type transformers and magnetics, has named Michael Frayne as its new Director of Marketing.

Mr. Frayne will be responsible for overseeing all Marketing functions across the HPS Americas organization. He will play a key role in the support of sales and growth of existing markets, as well as define the products and strategies that will be developed for new targeted markets.

“We are very pleased to have Michael join the HPS team”, noted Bill Hammond, Chairman and CEO of HPS. “Michael Frayne’s comprehensive understanding of the Automation and Electrical Industries will greatly benefit HPS, our sales network, and our customers.”

With over 25 years’ of industry experience in marketing, engineering and project management, Mr. Frayne previously worked for firms such as Siemens, Rockwell Automation, and Molex (Woodhead/SST). He has a B.E.Sc. (Electrical) from the University of Western Ontario and an M.B.A. from York University.