Exide Technologies to Supply Batteries to Murray's Discount Auto Parts Stores

ALPHARETTA, Ga.--Exide Technologies (www.exide.com), a global leader in stored electrical-energy solutions, announces the expansion of its supply agreement with CSK Auto, Inc., one of the largest specialty retailers of automotive parts and accessories in the Western United States.

According to the terms of the agreement, Exide will supply batteries to all Murray’s Discount Auto Parts Stores. Recently acquired by CSK, Murray’s is a 122-store operation with retail outlets in Michigan, Ohio and Illinois. Exide already supplies CSK-owned Checker Auto Parts, Kragen Auto Parts, and Schuck’s Auto Supply.

Exide will provide Murray’s with its full line of batteries for transportation and specialty applications. Products include the Exide Marathon® and Autolite® brands, specifically designed for superior performance.

“The expansion of Exide’s supply agreement with all of CSK Auto’s 1,307 stores in 22 states – including the newly acquired 122 Murray’s stores – demonstrates that this very important customer has the utmost confidence in our technology and ever-increasing levels of quality and reliability,” said E.J. O’Leary, President of the Transportation-Americas business division for Exide Technologies. “At Exide, we know that CSK works hard to create a customer service-driven culture and offer high value to its customers. By supplying superior products and services, we’re helping CSK deliver on its mission.”

The new agreement continues a long-standing, successful relationship between Exide Technologies and CSK Auto, Inc. that began more than 20 years ago.

About Exide Technologies

Exide Technologies, with operations in 89 countries, is one of the world’s largest producers and recyclers of lead-acid batteries. The Company’s four global business groups – Transportation Americas, Transportation Europe and Rest of World, Industrial Energy Americas and Industrial Energy Europe and Rest of World – provide a comprehensive range of stored electrical energy products and services for industrial and transportation applications.

Transportation markets include original-equipment and aftermarket automotive, heavy-duty truck, agricultural and marine applications, and new technologies for hybrid vehicles and 42-volt automotive applications. Industrial markets include network power applications such as telecommunications systems, electric utilities, railroads, photovoltaic (solar-power related) and uninterruptible power supply (UPS), and motive-power applications including lift trucks, mining and other commercial vehicles.

Further information about Exide, including its financial results, are available at www.exide.com