NEWARK, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 26, 2007--Ultralife Batteries,
Inc. (NASDAQ: ULBI) has received orders valued at approximately $1.8
million to supply batteries and chargers to a major defense
contractor. Ultralife's UBI-2590 lithium ion rechargeable battery and
its two-bay and six-bay battery chargers will be supplied to power
communications systems for an international defense organization.
Deliveries have begun and are expected to be completed this month.
John D. Kavazanjian, Ultralife's president and chief executive
officer, said, "Combined with previous awards we have received, this
contract further advances our sales to military prime contractors both
in the U.S. and abroad, where our total systems approach -
encompassing batteries, chargers, power supplies and integrated
communications systems - adds value and provides us with a competitive
advantage."
Ultralife's UBI-2590 lithium ion rechargeable battery contains two
independent 15-volt sections, each with protection electronics and
state-of-charge displays, enabling users to operate the battery in
either 15-volt or 30-volt modes. The UBI-2590 is the most advanced
battery of its type and is designed to power demanding military
devices. In addition to military applications, its usage has been
spread over many commercial markets including law enforcement,
homeland security, scientific research, medical, surveillance and
mining. Applications include military communications devices,
robotics, power grid surveillance sensors, remote data collection
devices, video detection systems and scientific monitoring equipment.
Ultralife's CH0004 two-bay and CH0003 six-bay battery chargers
provide a reliable and consistent recharge of two to six batteries
simultaneously. The chargers auto-sense the battery type to assure the
proper charging profile is used. The chargers can be both powered in
the field from vehicles and generators, and in base locations. A wide
range of AC and DC input voltages allows for operation from nearly any
power source likely to be encountered worldwide.
About Ultralife Batteries, Inc.
Ultralife is a global provider of high-energy power solutions and
communications accessories for diverse applications. The company
develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of non-rechargeable
and rechargeable batteries, charging systems and accessories including
power supplies, amplifiers, amplified speakers, equipment mounts, case
equipment and integrated communication systems for markets including
military, industrial and consumer portable electronics. Through its
portfolio of standard products and engineered solutions, Ultralife is
at the forefront of providing the next generation of power systems and
accessories. Industrial, retail and government customers include
General Dynamics, Philips Medical Systems, General Motors, Energizer,
Kidde Safety, Lowe's, Radio Shack and the national defense agencies of
the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Australia and New Zealand,
among others.
Ultralife's headquarters, principal manufacturing and research
facilities are in Newark, New York, near Rochester. Ultralife's three
other operating units are: Ultralife Batteries (UK) Ltd., in Abingdon,
England; McDowell Research in Waco, Texas; and ABLE New Energy in
Shenzhen, China. Detailed information on Ultralife is available at:
www.ultralifebatteries.com.
This press release may contain forward-looking statements based on
current expectations that involve a number of risks and uncertainties.
The potential risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results
to differ materially include: worsening global economic conditions,
increased competitive environment and pricing pressures, disruptions
related to restructuring actions and delays. Further information on
these factors and other factors that could affect Ultralife's
financial results is included in Ultralife's Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC) filings, including the latest Annual Report on Form
10-K.
Note to editors: Photographs of the UBI-2590 battery, CH0004 and
CH0003 chargers are available at the following links:
www.ultralifebatteries.com/images/lineart/hires/UBI2590_hires.jpg
www.ultralifebatteries.com/images/lineart/hires/WB-hires_CH0004.jpg
www.ultralifebatteries.com/images/lineart/hires/WB-hires_CH0003.jpg
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Inc.
CONTACT: Ultralife Batteries, Inc.
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pcomerford@ulbi.com
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Investor Relations:
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SOURCE: Ultralife Batteries, Inc.