Charles Industries Introduces New Battery Combiner

For Immediate Release

BattComTM Automates Charging and Eliminates the Need for Battery Isolators

ROLLING MEADOWS, IL. (October 1, 2008) – Charles Marine & Industrial Group today announced the introduction of their new BattCom,TM a 12 volt waterproof battery combiner with 280 amp capacity.

“BattCom eliminates the need for battery isolators and battery switches and provides a heavier current capacity than any other battery combiner on the market,” states Lyle St. Romain, General Manager. Designed for boats ranging in size from 15 – 29’, the microprocessor controlled BattCom automatically detects charging power from an alternator or battery charger and combines the main and reserve batteries for charging. Upon stopping the engine or removing the battery charger, BattCom will disconnect, allowing both batteries to provide power independently of each other.

BattCom is encased in a high quality ABS plastic sealed case (4” x 3” x 2.5”) with stainless steel connection terminals and insulated rubber caps for safe operation. The unit can be mounted in a convenient location close to the batteries and is extremely easy to install with a two-wire connection. The unit is waterproof, maintenance free and designed to last the life of a boat. List Price is $128.34. An Optional dashboard remote indicator is available.

The Company will introduce BattComTM at the 2008 IBEX (International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition and Conference) October 6-8, 2008 at Booth #1655.

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.