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Douglas Announces New Arctic Power System

LEGACY ARCTIC POWER SYSTEM

The Douglas Legacy Arctic Power System has been specially designed to improve battery performance in Cold Storage and Freezer Applications. Douglas Battery’s advancement in battery Technology has integrated the thick plate Legacy High Performance Battery with a newly developed Arctic Electrolyte solution. This solution combats the normal battery de-ration of capacity in cold temperatures and is more forgiving at the low depth of discharge rates. Using the Arctic Electrolyte Solution with a newly designed Thermal Tray Insulator, This battery will provide the most effective capacity and voltage for a Cold Storage/Freeze application.
  The Legacy Arctic power System does not stop there. It uses a unique Controlled Ferro-Resonant (CFR) Charger with an optimized cold temperature setting that allows a more efficient re-charge by using a IEI charge profile and Delta Voltage over Delta Time termination for a more precise charge control. These features effectively manage the charge cycle protecting the battery against under-charging in cold temperatures, which de-rate the capacity and charge acceptance.

Battery Performance Features:

Legacy Arctic Power System

• Special Arctic Electrolyte Solution
• Battery tray thermal insulator reduces cold effect on cells and improves performance on outer cells in steel tray that are most effected by cold applications.
• Optimized charger design for Arctic Conditions
• Improved voltage, capacity and life

High performance plate design

• Long life through heavy duty thick plates that resist corrosion
• Excellent conductivity, especially during peak demand, with more lead
• Solid, pore-free casting for extended life and durability
• Paste-lock design assures more reliable performance

Five-fold plate insulation system

• Vertical fiberglass strands; woven glass mat; compression mat; rigid, perforated PVC shell; and “S” rib separator
• Assures dependable performance for many years under the toughest conditions

Flip-top vent caps for easy watering

• Reduces electrolyte from dripping onto cell covers
• Removable caps
• Safe, easy, convenient operation
• Save time and money
• Eliminate lost vent caps
• Water level indicator (basket) for more accurate filling procedures

Quick connect cables-Standard

• Makes cable replacement as simple as a turn of a bolt
• Reduces downtime
• Maintenance friendly

Douglas Battery ToughCoat

• Trays protected with electrostatic baked on epoxy on the inside and outside, sides and bottom of the tray to withstand corrosion and the roughest working conditions associated with cold storage applications.
• Reduces voltage tracking and shorts.
• Saves maintenance on lift truck roller compartments

Organizational Change

January 2008

Reorganization Of Sales

In an effort to give us a greater strategic focus on sales and increase our overall market share, we are pleased to announce the following organizational changes in sales effective immediately:

Don Lenz has accepted the position as Director of Sales - Stationary.
Don, who has a strong background in stationary, led Douglas Battery’s initial entry into the telecommunications market and will lead our efforts in growing the stationary side of our business. With Don’s leadership we expect to move into new markets and develop key customers based on an improved sales plan.

Brian Faust has accepted the position as Director of Sales - Motive Power. Brian brings us strong motive power experience in sales and will be responsible for improving our overall market share in the motive power business through new additional customers as well as increased volume with existing customers.

Stan Urban will assume responsibilities as Director of Sales Operations. Stan will focus on improved inventories and pricing that support both sales and cash flow. Stan will direct strategic marketing efforts and continue assuming responsibilities for customer service and sales support.

While each of the Directors are expected to set targets based on their new market plan and strategies, we would like to wish each of them our best wishes and support.

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