Midtronics Releases DaimlerChrysler Order for Battery Management Program

    WILLOWBROOK, Ill., May 22 Midtronics today announced the
shipment of battery analyzers to all DaimlerChrysler dealers in the US and
Canada as well as diagnostic chargers to selected DaimlerChrysler groups as
part of a battery warranty management program scheduled to begin later this
year.

    This new program requires the use of the Midtronics' Micro420 Battery
Analyzer in all battery warranty decisions and provides DaimlerChrysler with a
management process aimed at improving warranty management and enhancing
customer service.  DaimlerChrysler's goal is to ensure that the dealers have
the best tools available and that each vehicle reaches the customer with a
good fully charged battery.

    According to Midtronics President and CEO, Steve McShane, "The
DaimlerChrysler order represents a significant milestone for Midtronics and is
the culmination of a strong partnership between our two companies."  McShane
added, "This program will provide the opportunity for tremendous process and
service benefits for both DaimlerChrysler and their dealers."

    Midtronics battery and electrical system analyzers are essential or
required tools at most dealer service locations around the world, including
General Motors, Ford, Toyota, Nissan, Volvo, Saab, Fiat, Renault with other
programs nearing completion.  Working together with most major automotive OEMs
around the world, Midtronics is recognized as the leader in battery management
technology because of its customer driven solutions to battery management
problems.  From this market penetration, Midtronics' patented conductance
technology has emerged as the new standard for battery diagnosis.

    Conductance describes the ability of a battery to conduct current.  Using
Conductance Technology, Midtronics testers and diagnostic chargers are able to
determine the battery's true state of health and provide an indication of the
battery's remaining life.

    Midtronics is recognized as the world leader in battery management
technology. Using patented Conductance Technology, Midtronics creates
innovative battery testing, monitoring, and diagnostic charging solutions for
a wide range of battery applications, including vehicle starting batteries,
standby or backup power, and motive power.

    Midtronics' Conductance testers and diagnostic chargers are the required
standard for battery warranty decisions at over 50,000 automotive dealers and
battery retailers worldwide. Midtronics standby battery testing, monitoring,
and charging equipment is preferred or required for battery management
decisions at major communications and energy providers around the world.

    The Midtronics team provides the highest quality battery management
products while creating industry-driving technologies. Midtronics products are
available anywhere in the world, from headquarters in Willowbrook, Illinois,
Midtronics bv in The Netherlands, Midtronics Canada, and a network of quality
distributors worldwide.