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READING, Pa., March 9, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall
via COMTEX/ -- EnerSys (NYSE: ENS), the world's largest manufacturer,
marketer and distributor of industrial batteries, is pleased
to announce that it has been awarded two contracts this week
for advanced technology products for the defense industry in
Europe totaling over $5.0 million. BAE Systems UK has awarded the EnerSys Manchester
UK facility a contract for submarine batteries for the new fleet
of Astute class submarines that BAE is building for the UK Ministry
of Defence. Submarine products supplied from the company's Manchester
facility offer premium technology, quality and performance. In addition, the German Army has awarded
EnerSys a contract to supply advanced maintenance-free batteries
for fighting vehicle applications. These batteries will employ
best-in-class thin electrode technology, and are specifically
engineered and qualified to meet demanding electrical and mechanical
requirements. Ray Kubis, President, EnerSys Europe, stated, "The
advanced products for which orders have been received offer new
opportunities for satisfying customer demands worldwide in multiple
markets and applications. Our continued focus on demanding applications
in this sector also enables EnerSys to provide energy solutions
with enhanced durability and reliability for our larger Reserve
Power and Motive Power markets."
For more information, please contact
Richard Zuidema
Executive Vice President
EnerSys
P.O. Box 14145
Reading, PA 19612-4145
Tel: +1 800/538-3627
EDITOR'S NOTE: EnerSys, the world leader in stored energy solutions
for industrial applications, manufactures and distributes reserve
power and motive power batteries, chargers, power equipment, and
battery accessories to customers worldwide. Motive power batteries
are utilized in electric fork trucks and other commercial electric-powered
vehicles. Reserve power batteries are used in the telecommunications
and utility industries, uninterruptible power suppliers, and numerous
applications requiring standby power. The company also provides
aftermarket and customer support services to its customers from
over 100 countries through its sales and manufacturing locations
around the world.
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