NEWARK, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 25, 2007--Ultralife
Batteries, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULBI) has received orders worth a combined
value of approximately $1.5 million from the U.S. Defense Department
for its BA-5390 battery with state-of-charge indicator, and BA-5347
battery. The orders represent releases under five-year contracts
awarded to Ultralife in 2004 and 2005. Deliveries are expected to
begin and be completed in the second quarter.
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
defense, commercial 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. Commercial, 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.
Ultralife(R) is a registered trademark of Ultralife Batteries,
Inc.
CONTACT:
Ultralife Batteries, Inc.
Pete Comerford, 315-332-7100
pcomerford@ulbi.com
or
Investor Relations:
Lippert/Heilshorn & Associates, Inc.
Jody Burfening, 212-838-3777
jburfening@lhai.com
SOURCE:
Ultralife Batteries, Inc.
