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GORE MEAs Powering HySTAT™ Fuel Cells from HYDROGENICS



The New Stationary Power Generator Will Be Introduced At CNE Fuel Cell Demonstration In Toronto

ELKTON, MD (August 26, 2003) - W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, Inc. announced today that its membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs) are powering the HySTAT™ fuel cell stationary power generator produced by HYDROGENICS CORPORATION (Nasdaq: HYGS and TSX: HYG).

Hydrogenics will unveil its 50 kW HySTAT™ hydrogen power generator August 27, 2003 during Green Day ceremonies at the Canadian National Exhibition, as part of Toronto’s Fuel Cell Demonstration Project. The project involves using the HySTAT to supply power to the National Trade Center during peak power demand, a practice known as "peak shaving." Gore donated MEAs to power the demonstration unit.

Gore MEAs are used throughout the fuel cell product portfolio at Hydrogenics, including fuel cells for uninterrupted power supply (UPS), mobile utility and military applications. “Gore consistently delivers MEAs that meet or exceed the performance requirements for our wide variety of applications,” said Joe Cargnelli, Vice President, Technology, Hydrogenics. “Many of our systems, like the HySTAT, are designed to take advantage of the optimized power density and durability that we have come to rely on from Gore’s products.”

“Hydrogenics and Gore have worked in close collaboration for over five years, a relationship which we think has allowed both companies to develop better products, faster,” said David Lane, sales leader of Gore’s fuel cell division. “We are happy to be aligned with a company that continues to make commercial fuel cells a reality through their own fundamental technical strength, combined with strategic relationships with companies like GM and acquisitions like Greenlight Power.”

ABOUT HYDROGENICS
Hydrogenics Corporation (www.hydrogenics.com) is a leading clean power generation company, engaged in the commercialization of fuel cell technology and test stations for fuel cells. The company is building a sustainable business, in a potentially “game changing technology" for transportation, stationary and portable power. Hydrogenics, based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, has operations worldwide.

ABOUT W.L. GORE & ASSOCIATES
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (www.gore.com) develops next-generation technology solutions with applications in energy, chemical processing, pollution control, medical and electronics. The company is also known for leading consumer brands like GORE-TEX® fabric and GLIDE® dental floss. With headquarters in Newark, DE, Gore maintains operations in 45 locations worldwide with annual sales exceeding $1 billion.

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