Charles Industries Introduces a Revolutionary New Battery Charger for the Industrial Market

Business Wire, April 17, 2007

InCharger Delivers Breakthrough Technology for Industrial Applications

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. -- Charles Marine & Industrial Group today announced the introduction of their new InCharger, a rugged industrial battery charger combining ground-breaking design with high-tech features. Constructed from industrial grade anodized aluminum, the InCharger is specifically designed to perform in the most demanding environments. The unit's universal AC input and configuration for Gel, Flooded Lead Acid, AGM or NiCAD batteries with 12 or 24 VDC selectable output makes the InCharger a one-stop purchasing decision for industrial customers.

The InCharger is easily customized to any application by simple programming selections on the unit's bright, fully digital touch-screen display. Unique charging parameters are stored on the InCharger's Smart Memory Button, creating easy setup and tailored operation of the charger for specific industrial applications.

Defining features of the new charger include a microprocessor controlled high temperature graphic display, soft touch user controls and a comprehensive list of regulatory monitoring and alarm functions. Quick-connect plugs for all external connections ensure ease of installation. Models are available for 6, 10 and 20 Amp Output to suit any charging scenario in an industrial setting. InCharger has passed stringent testing to achieve UL 1546, FCC Part 15 Class A, NFPA 99, NFPA 110 Approvals and offers a 3-year product warranty.

"Our engineering team has developed the most innovative battery charger system to enter the marketplace," states Lyle St. Romain, Managing Director, Charles Marine & Industrial Group. "As a result of their insight and innovative design, the InCharger has revolutionized the use of battery chargers in an industrial setting to surpass all customer expectations," St. Romain adds. Known for its high quality AC and DC electrical products, Charles Industries engineers and manufactures all products in the US at the company's fully owned and operated ISO 9001-2000 manufacturing facilities strategically located in the Midwest.

About Charles Industries, Ltd.

Based in Rolling Meadows, IL, the Charles Marine & Industrial Group is a provider of high quality, innovative AC and DC electrical products, including battery chargers, inverters, isolation and boosting transformers, ship-to-shore cable products, onboard communications systems and industrial transformers. Charles products are used by OEMs and distributed by retailers worldwide. More information about Charles Industries is available at www.charlesindustries.com.