LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J., June 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Exide Technologies ( http://www.exide.com/ ), a global leader in stored electrical- energy solutions, announced today the launch of the DEC200 charger, the newest addition to the Company's 200 Series Motive Power charger line introduced last fall.
The DEC200, ideal for light-duty, single-shift applications, is an economical charger that features a number of innovative design elements. The model automatically starts and stops charging, has simple user controls, and is pre-programmed to fully charge lead-acid batteries with a variety of capacities. The charger's advanced algorithm continuously monitors charge voltage and current, adjusting the charge accordingly. Recharge times can range from 10 to 14 hours depending on the battery capacity.
"The expansion of the 200 Series SCR charger line to include the DEC200 model is evidence of how Exide Technologies supports the continuously evolving needs of its motive power customers," said Neil Bright, President of the Industrial Energy Global Business Unit. "The development of the new DEC200 charger is yet another example of how Exide Technologies, one of the world's largest producers of motive power chargers, is leading the industry in technological innovation."
The DEC200 chargers are designed for standard GNB(R) and Pacific Chloride(R) flooded flat plate products used in a variety of electric lift truck types. All 200 Series chargers have been tested and approved to UL and CSA standards.
More information on the GNB(R) DEC200 Silicon Controlled Rectifier Chargers including a free copy of the DEC200 technical data sheet (document number GB-4018) is available at the toll-free number 877/462-4636.
GNB(R) and Pacific Chloride(R) are registered trademarks of Exide Technologies.
Champion(R) is a registered trademark of Federal-Mogul Corporation. About Exide Technologies:
Exide Technologies, with operations in 89 countries and fiscal 2003 net sales of approximately $2.4 billion, is one of the world's largest producers and recyclers of lead-acid batteries. The Company's two global business groups -- industrial energy and transportation -- provide a comprehensive range of stored electrical energy products and services for network power, motive power, and transportation applications.
Transportation markets include original-equipment and aftermarket automotive, heavy-duty truck, agricultural and marine applications, and new technologies for hybrid vehicles and 42-volt automotive applications. Industrial markets include network power applications such as telecommunications systems, fuel-cell load leveling, electric utilities, railroads, photovoltaic (solar-power related) and uninterruptible power supply (UPS), and motive-power applications including lift trucks, mining and other commercial vehicles. Further information about Exide and its financial results are available at http://www.exide.com/ .
Certain statements in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements as defined by the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. As such, they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results of the company to be materially different from any results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These are enumerated in further detail in the company's Form 10-K.
MEDIA CONTACT: Jeannine Addams or Kristin Wohlleben Tarkenton & Addams, Inc. 404/231-1132 At Exide Technologies: Michael R. Dvorak Charger Product Manager 630/862-2231 Mike.dvorak@exide.com INVESTOR CONTACT: Doug Morris Gavin Anderson & Company 212/515-1962
Exide Technologies
The DEC200, ideal for light-duty, single-shift applications, is an economical charger that features a number of innovative design elements. The model automatically starts and stops charging, has simple user controls, and is pre-programmed to fully charge lead-acid batteries with a variety of capacities. The charger's advanced algorithm continuously monitors charge voltage and current, adjusting the charge accordingly. Recharge times can range from 10 to 14 hours depending on the battery capacity.
"The expansion of the 200 Series SCR charger line to include the DEC200 model is evidence of how Exide Technologies supports the continuously evolving needs of its motive power customers," said Neil Bright, President of the Industrial Energy Global Business Unit. "The development of the new DEC200 charger is yet another example of how Exide Technologies, one of the world's largest producers of motive power chargers, is leading the industry in technological innovation."
The DEC200 chargers are designed for standard GNB(R) and Pacific Chloride(R) flooded flat plate products used in a variety of electric lift truck types. All 200 Series chargers have been tested and approved to UL and CSA standards.
More information on the GNB(R) DEC200 Silicon Controlled Rectifier Chargers including a free copy of the DEC200 technical data sheet (document number GB-4018) is available at the toll-free number 877/462-4636.
GNB(R) and Pacific Chloride(R) are registered trademarks of Exide Technologies.
Champion(R) is a registered trademark of Federal-Mogul Corporation. About Exide Technologies:
Exide Technologies, with operations in 89 countries and fiscal 2003 net sales of approximately $2.4 billion, is one of the world's largest producers and recyclers of lead-acid batteries. The Company's two global business groups -- industrial energy and transportation -- provide a comprehensive range of stored electrical energy products and services for network power, motive power, and transportation applications.
Transportation markets include original-equipment and aftermarket automotive, heavy-duty truck, agricultural and marine applications, and new technologies for hybrid vehicles and 42-volt automotive applications. Industrial markets include network power applications such as telecommunications systems, fuel-cell load leveling, electric utilities, railroads, photovoltaic (solar-power related) and uninterruptible power supply (UPS), and motive-power applications including lift trucks, mining and other commercial vehicles. Further information about Exide and its financial results are available at http://www.exide.com/ .
Certain statements in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements as defined by the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. As such, they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results of the company to be materially different from any results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These are enumerated in further detail in the company's Form 10-K.
MEDIA CONTACT: Jeannine Addams or Kristin Wohlleben Tarkenton & Addams, Inc. 404/231-1132 At Exide Technologies: Michael R. Dvorak Charger Product Manager 630/862-2231 Mike.dvorak@exide.com INVESTOR CONTACT: Doug Morris Gavin Anderson & Company 212/515-1962
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