Press Releases & Important News
POWER UP MANUFACTURING ANNOUNCES NEW PRESIDENT
Dean Wright Named President
Power Up Manufacturing, a leader in custom battery and power supply manufacturing located in Tonawanda, NY has named Dean T. Wright as their new President effective January, 2006.
Mr. Wright has been in the battery industry since 1997, starting with The Battery Company in Buffalo, NY, and made the transition to Power Up Manufacturing in 1999.
He has been instrumental in the growth of the company, managing Operations, Research & Development and Engineering during his tenure with the company. Dean has also cultivated multimillion dollar sales accounts, and spearheaded marketing initiatives to break into new markets.
“This is an amazing opportunity to drive the growth of this company.” said Wright. “Now is a great time to be in the power industry, and I know Power Up is going to thrive.”
About Power Up
Power Up Manufacturing was founded in 1996 to provide the power solutions needed in today’s portable world. Power Up Manufacturing designs and manufactures custom battery packs and power supplies based on the needs of our customers in a variety of markets, as well as distribute Energizer Industrial Alkaline Batteries and battery products. To learn more about our full product line and industries, please visit www.powerupmfg.com.
For Immediate Release
Contact: Elizabeth Wright
Telephone: 1-800-960-0411
Email: lizz@powerupmfg.com
BE PREPARED FOR HURRICANE SEASON
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is warning that 2006 will be a very active hurricane season.
During a press conference, Deputy Secretary of Commerce David A. Sampson noted "Preparation is the key message President Bush wants to convey. The impact from these storms extends well beyond coastal areas so it is vital that residents in hurricane prone areas get ready in advance."
The National Hurricane Center reccomends having a disaster survival kit for 3-7 days ready, including the following:
--Water: At lease 1 gallon daily per person
--Food: Non perishable packaged or canned foods, snack foods, utensils and cooking tools
--Flashlights & Batteries
--Radio: Battery Operated
--Telephones: Fully charged cell phones & extra batteries as well as a traditional non-cordless phone
--First aid kit
--Cash & Credit Cards
--Important documents: In waterproof or resealable bag
--Tools
--Vehicle fuel tanks filled
--Clothes & Blankets
Because of the severity of the 2005 hurricane season, Power Up Manufacturing is stocked & ready to ship the batteries and flashlights you need to stay safe before, during and after a hurricane.
