Pioneer Power Signs Long-term Contract Extension with Major Utility Valued at Approximately $4 Million Annually

FORT LEE, N.J., Feb. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: PPSI) ("Pioneer" or the "Company"), a company engaged in the manufacture, sale and service of electrical transmission, distribution and on-site power generation equipment, today announced that the Company has extended its contract with one of its largest customers, the second largest municipal-owned utility in North America, to supply liquid-filled transformers. The Company expects the five-year contract, which became effective January 1, 2017, to generate annual revenue of approximately $4 million. The contract extends the Company's previous five-year contract with the utility, which expired on December 31, 2016.

"This extension underscores the critical role we play in the delivery of reliable power to major utilities and serves as a key component to our long-term stability," commented Nathan Mazurek, Pioneer's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "The custom-built liquid-filled transformers we have been delivering to this important customer meet their unique needs, and we are pleased to continue our strong relationship for another five years. These agreements provide a stable base of predictable revenue for Pioneer, and enable us to cost-effectively grow our business in more dynamic markets."

"This award reinforces our confidence in our 2017 outlook and is included in the preliminary guidance we recently provided," continued Mr. Mazurek.

About Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc.

Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc. manufactures, sells and services a broad range of specialty electrical transmission, distribution and on-site power generation equipment for applications in the utility, industrial, commercial and backup power markets. The Company's principal products and services include custom-engineered electrical transformers, low and medium voltage switchgear and engine-generator sets and controls, complemented by a national field-service organization to maintain and repair power generation assets. Pioneer is headquartered in Fort Lee, New Jersey and operates from 13 additional locations in the U.S., Canada and Mexico for manufacturing, centralized distribution, engineering, sales, service and administration. To learn more about Pioneer, please visit its website at www.pioneerpowersolutions.com

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