MILTON, Ga., July 15, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Exide Technologies (Nasdaq:XIDE), a global leader in stored electrical energy solutions, announces the launch of its new website – www.exide.com. The site has been enhanced to provide a sleeker, more modern look while providing improved ease of navigation for users looking for pertinent information about Exide Technologies and its products.

The new site is initially being launched in 14 countries, with additional countries and translations being added over the next three months. Users are able to quickly identify the specific product, service, or area of interest and with minimal clicks be directed to the information needed. Additionally, the new site showcases areas such as Sustainability and Innovation, which are core to Exide's business.

"I am thrilled about the launch of the new website," said Jim Bolch, Exide's President and CEO. "I believe it truly captures who we are as a company now and who we plan to be going forward -- innovative, professional, customer focused and providing the broadest product selection in the energy storage industry."

This launch is the first phase of Exide's revamped presence on the web. Over the next three to six months, the Company plans to expand and strengthen its presence in social media, add increased functionality to the site, providing visitors with more ways to find the right product for their needs, and continue to add content and features aimed at meeting the various needs of visitors to the site.

About Exide Technologies

Exide Technologies, with operations in more than 80 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 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.

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CONTACT: MEDIA CONTACT:

Susan Jaramillo
Senior Director, Communications
Exide Technologies
203/699-9133 phone
susan.jaramillo@exide.com

INVESTOR CONTACT:

Carol Knies
Senior Director of Investor Relations
Exide Technologies
678/566-9316 phone
carol.knies@exide.com