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GNB Batteries Earn Top Rating

11 May 1998

GNB Batteries Earn Top Rating

    ATLANTA, May 11 -- The GNB Technologies Group 58 lead-acid
automotive battery topped ratings in recent tests performed at Ross
Laboratories in Cleveland, Ohio.  Ross is an independent laboratory that tests
lead-acid batteries against manufacturers' claims.
    The tests were performed on four competitive brands of group size 58 lead-
acid automotive batteries to measure the manufacturers' claims for Cranking
Amps (CA) and Reserve Capacity (RC) against actual performance data.
    "The GNB group size 58/58R batteries not only exceeded its CCA and RC
ratings, but also outperformed our competitors," said Steve Purcell, Vice
President of Marketing, for GNB Technologies. "It's satisfying to know that we
went head-to-head with other leading brands and came out on top."
    Ross Labs conducts random tests each month on lead-acid batteries for all
applications including marine, heavy duty and others from various
manufacturers.  Batteries are purchased in the field and subjected to standard
BCI (Battery Council International) tests.
    GNB's Group 58/58R fits various Ford vehicles from model years 1981-98,
the Mazda MX6, Chrysler's Dodge Neon, Ford's Taurus and Sables from model
years 1996-98 and Ford Probe, model years 1991-97.
    NOTE:  GNB Technologies is an integrated provider of power technology
products.  It manufactures and recycles lead-acid batteries for the
automotive, recreational, boating, farm, heavy duty truck, electric utility,
electric vehicle, photovoltaic, railroad, telecommunications and
uninterruptible power supply markets in more than 50 countries.  GNB can be
found on the Internet at http://www.gnb.com.

SOURCE  GNB Technologies