READING, Pa., Aug. 23, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EnerSys® (NYSE: ENS), the global leader in stored energy solutions
for industrial applications, announced its recent $6.4 million investment to enhance facility and manufacturing capabilities at two
of its battery manufacturing locations in response to continuing growth patterns in its aerospace and defense business segment.
Already equipped with extensive computer modeling and analysis capabilities, EnerSys locations in Horsham, Pennsylvania and
Tampa, Florida are both being expanded and upgraded via this recent investment. Improvements include a number of technological and
facilities advancements, such as large-format automated production line expansions, additional square footage to
humidity-controlled dry rooms, increased electrical testing equipment, as well as expansions in other ancillary equipment including
ovens, resistance welders and tooling.
“We are experiencing strong demand for advanced batteries for multiple advanced weapon platforms as well as order growth for
tactical vehicles, satellites and missile defense systems,” said David M. Shaffer, President and Chief Executive Officer at
EnerSys. “In fact, we were recently selected by Raytheon to receive their Supplier Excellence Program EPIC Award, supporting the
evidence that our quality products are being embraced by the defense industry. The investments being made at our Horsham and Tampa
facilities are part of our plan to increase our aerospace and defense business and strengthen our global leadership within this
market,” Shaffer concluded.
For more information contact Thomas O’Neill, Vice President and Treasurer, EnerSys, P.O. Box 14145, Reading, PA
19612-4145, USA Tel: 610-236-4040; Web site: www.enersys.com.
EDITOR'S NOTE: EnerSys, the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications, manufactures and
distributes reserve power and motive power batteries, battery chargers, power equipment, battery accessories and outdoor equipment
enclosure solutions to customers worldwide. Motive power batteries and chargers are utilized in electric forklift trucks and
other commercial electric powered vehicles. Reserve power batteries are used in the telecommunication and utility industries,
uninterruptible power supplies, and numerous applications requiring stored energy solutions including medical, aerospace and
defense systems. Outdoor equipment enclosure products are utilized in the telecommunication, cable, utility, transportation
industries and by government and defense customers. 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.
For more information on EnerSys and its full line of products, systems and support, visit www.enersys.com.
ABOUT ENERSYS®
EnerSys, the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications, manufactures and distributes reserve power and
motive power batteries, battery chargers, power equipment, battery accessories and outdoor equipment enclosure solutions to
customers worldwide. Motive power batteries and chargers are utilized in electric forklift trucks and other commercial electric
powered vehicles. Reserve power batteries are used in the telecommunication and utility industries, uninterruptible power supplies,
and numerous applications requiring stored energy solutions including medical, aerospace and defense systems. Outdoor equipment
enclosure products are utilized in the telecommunication, cable, utility, transportation industries and by government and defense
customers. 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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meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, or the Reform Act, which may include, but are not limited to,
statements regarding EnerSys' earnings estimates, plans, objectives, expectations, intentions and other statements contained in
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"expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "will," and similar expressions. All statements addressing operating performance,
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subject to significant business, economic, and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, satisfying conditions and obligations
contained in contracts and changes in circumstances, many of which are beyond EnerSys' control. The statements in this press
release are made as of the date of this press release, even if subsequently made available by EnerSys on its website or
otherwise. EnerSys does not undertake any obligation to update or revise these statements to reflect events or circumstances
occurring after the date of this press release.
Although EnerSys does not make forward-looking statements unless it believes it has a reasonable basis for doing so, EnerSys
cannot guarantee their accuracy. The foregoing factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those
described in these forward-looking statements. For a list of other factors which could affect EnerSys' results, including earnings
estimates, see EnerSys' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations," including "Forward-Looking Statements," set forth in EnerSys' Annual Report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018. No undue reliance should be placed on any forward-looking statements.
