EnerSys Issues Statement on the Death of Joseph C. Muscari

READING, Pa., Sept. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- EnerSys (NYSE: ENS) has released the following statement on the death of its board member, Joseph C. Muscari:

Arthur T. Katsaros, Non-Executive Chairman of the EnerSys Board of Directors, said: "We are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of our friend and colleague, Joe Muscari.  The entire EnerSys family offers its condolences to the extended Muscari family. Joe brought great experience, knowledge and leadership to our Board.  He will be greatly missed."

David M. Shaffer, President and Chief Executive Officer of EnerSys, added: "Joe was an integral member of our Board of Directors and instrumental in guiding EnerSys over the last eight years.  We mourn his loss and extend our heartfelt sympathy to his family."

Mr. Muscari was first elected to the EnerSys Board of Directors in 2008.  Additionally he was Chairman of the Audit Committee and a member of the Compensation Committee.  He was also Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Minerals Technologies Inc. and was a member of its Board of Directors for more than 12 years.  Mr. Muscari spent 37 years with Alcoa Inc., most recently as its Chief Financial Officer.  Mr. Muscari also served as Non-Executive Chairman of Dana Holding Corporation.

EDITOR'S NOTE: EnerSys, the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications, manufactures and distributes reserve power and motive power batteries, battery chargers, power equipment, battery accessories and outdoor equipment enclosure solutions to customers worldwide.  Motive power batteries and chargers are utilized in electric forklift trucks and other commercial electric powered vehicles. Reserve power batteries are used in the telecommunication and utility industries, uninterruptible power supplies, and numerous applications requiring stored energy solutions including medical, aerospace and defense systems. Outdoor equipment enclosure products are utilized in the telecommunication, cable, utility, transportation industries and by government and defense customers.  The company also provides aftermarket and customer support services to its customers from over 100 countries through its sales and manufacturing locations around the world.

More information regarding EnerSys can be found at www.enersys.com.

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