East Penn Manufacturing Inc., Co. was presented with the Vendor of the Year Award from O’Reilly Auto Parts on February 21, 2005. East Penn was the only supplier to receive this distinguished honor for 2004 in the large vendor category.

East Penn was recognized for its commendable support system for all levels of O’Reilly distribution. This support system includes East Penn’s extensive distribution network and committed customer service. East Penn was also awarded for high quality products, excellent fill rate and special programs.

Since 1999, East Penn has been supplying O’Reilly with a complete line of high quality batteries and accessories, including its premium Extreme Climate battery line. O’Reilly Auto Parts is one of the fastest growing auto parts suppliers in North America.

East Penn and O’Reilly have a long history of high quality products and customer service with many years of tremendous growth.

East Penn is a leading manufacturer of high quality lead-acid batteries and accessories for the automotive, industrial, marine, telecommunications, commercial, and stationary markets. The company’s quality systems for its entire 480-acre complex have been certified to ISO 9001:2000 and ISO/TS 16949:2002 requirements. The company’s Wire and Cable division has been certified to ISO 14001 Environmental Management System requirements. The company claims to have the largest, most modern single-site manufacturing facility in the world. For more information contact East Penn Manufacturing Co., Inc., Lyon Station, PA 19536 or visit the company’s web site at www.dekabatteries.com.