Midtronics & Wal-Mart Partner To Provide Accurate Battery Testing/Charging

Willowbrook, Illinois - July 5, 2000: Midtronics, today, announced its partnership with Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. to provide battery testers and intelligent chargers to its retail locations nationwide.

"Wal-Mart is already using the latest technology in battery testers with the Micro 500TM battery and electrical system tester," said Steve McShane, President and CEO of Midtronics, “now they will be putting our PowerLogicTM- Intelligent Conductance Charger into all stores. This combination of equipment, supported by Wal-Mart’s battery suppliers, will enable Wal-Mart to maintain its lead among battery retailers.”

Midtronics, Inc. developed the PowerLogic Intelligent Conductance Charger through a joint effort with Johnson Controls, Inc. According to the company, the charger’s combination of cutting-edge technology and user-friendly simplicity, create a product that is uniquely positioned to streamline effective battery warranty procedures and assist in proactive customer service.

Midtronics’ exclusive conductance technology in both battery testers and chargers, gives the professional user the ability to see the characteristics of the test and the charge, the results, and the condition of the battery, within minutes.

Midtronics has become the industry leader in battery testing through use of its patented conductance technology to provide innovative solutions to common industry problems.


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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.