Midtronics Moves To 60,000 Square Foot Facility

Willowbrook, Illinois - March 16, 2000: Midtronics, Inc. held an open house today to celebrate its move to a new 60,000 square foot facility in Willowbrook, Illinois. The three-fold increase of available floor space will house its expanded research and development facilities, as well as additional business associated with its recent entry into the battery charging arena.

"Our growth has been phenomenal in the last several years. This expansion will help us accommodate our internal growth and our recent acquisition of Exide’s Charger Division," said Steve McShane, President and CEO. "With our unique, patented technology and our inventive staff, we intend to revolutionize battery charging as we have with battery testing."

Midtronics, the recognized world leader in battery management technology, has revolutionized the battery testing industry with products using its unique, patented conductance technology. Midtronics’ equipment is designed to be safe and simple to use, while providing an accurate diagnosis in seconds. Headquartered in Willowbrook, Illinois, Midtronics is completely focused on research and development of the latest battery testing and charging technology available. Through its subsidiary, Midtronics b.v. in the Netherlands, and a network of quality distributors worldwide, Midtronics serves the automotive, telecommunications, power/utility, military, and railroad industries. Midtronics has achieved QS 9000 and ISO 9001 certification.


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For more information, contact Marketing, Midtronics, Inc., 7000 Monroe Street, Willowbrook, IL 60527. Telephone (630) 323-2800. Fax (630) 323-2844.