EMPORIA, KS – Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation announced that it has acquired Mallory^®. Founded in 1891, Mallory is the leading Canadian provider of winter snow tools and the North American leader in automotive window squeegees. The combination of the Mallory snow tools with the Hopkins’ SubZero^® brand of ice and snow tools represents the most comprehensive assortment available in North America today.

“Combining Hopkins as the winter tool leader in the United States and Mallory as the leader in Canada, allows us to service both the U.S. and Canadian markets with the most comprehensive line of products available,” said Bradley T. Kraft, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hopkins. “In addition, Mallory’s market-leading branded line of squeegees significantly expands our presence in this product category,” added Mr. Kraft.

“We’re very excited that Hopkins will continue the heritage of Mallory long into the future,” said John Mallory, President of Mallory. “Hopkins has an outstanding reputation in the industry and we could not think of a better partner to ensure the future for our company.” Mr. Mallory, grandson of the founder, will assist in the transition through the end of 2013.

As part of the acquisition, Hopkins will add manufacturing and distribution facilities in Blenheim, Ontario and South Sioux City, Nebraska. The Blenheim facility will provide new capabilities in Canada to better serve the Canadian market with all Hopkins products.

Recent acquisitions by Hopkins include the fluid management drain pans and ramps of F3 Brands, the non-gas can business of Blitz USA; and Mr. Funnel^®, a simple but effective line of portable fuel filters that remove water, dirt and debris from all types of fuels; Hopkins also acquired the TowDaddy^® line of towed vehicle wire harness kits earlier this year.

About Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation
Headquartered in Emporia, Kansas, Hopkins is a leading manufacturer and marketer of quality, innovative specialized towing products and functional accessories for the automotive and recreational vehicle aftermarkets. Hopkins markets its products under a number of well-recognized brand names, including Sub-Zero^® and Mallory^® snow & ice tools, Carrand™, AutoSpa™, RainX^® and Pacific Coast™ vehicle cleaning products, Mallory^® automotive squeegees, Hopkins Towing Solutions^® vehicle and trailer wiring and brake control products, FloTool^® fluid management products, GoGear^® mobile solutions, BrakeBuddy^® RV tow brakes, nVISION^® vehicle safety products, Juice™ booster cables, 2×4 Basics^® garage and patio project kits and Duo™ automotive air fresheners. Hopkins celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2013. The company has been guided by the philosophy that is products will deliver meaningful innovation, performance and value and to the consumer. ONCAP invested in Hopkins in June 2011.

About ONCAP
ONCAP, in partnership with operating company management teams, invests in and builds shareholder value in North American small and mid-size companies that are leaders in their define market niches and possess meaningful growth potential. ONCAP is currently investing from its third fund and is the mid-market private equity platform of Onex.

With offices in Toronto, New York and London, Onex is one of the oldest and most successful private firms. Onex acquires and builds high-quality businesses in partnership with talented management teams. In total, Onex has approximately $19 billion of assets under management, including $6 billion of Onex’s capital, in private equity, credit securities and real estate. Onex invests its capital directly and as the largest limited partner in each of its Funds.

Onex’ businesses have assets of $44 billion, generate annual revenues of $33 billion and employ approximately 232,000 people worldwide. Onex shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the stock symbol OCX. For more information on Onex, visit its website at www.onex.com.

For more information:
Bradley T. Kraft
President and Chief Executive Officer
(620) 340-8405
brad.kraft@hopkinsmfg.com

Mike Williams
Chief Marketing Officer
(620) 340-8403
mike.williams@hopkinsmfg.com