Hartland, WI—(October 2009) Batteries Plus, the nation's largest retail battery franchise with more than 360 stores serving both retail and business customers, announced today that it has developed a national accounts relationship with the 3M Company to power up production at its factories around the country.

Through the relationship, Batteries Plus developed a competitive pricing program for 3M factories around the country. As a result, 3M is encouraging its factory managers to purchase their battery products from Batteries Plus stores in their markets to experience significant savings on batteries.

In addition to cost incentives, Batteries Plus will also assist 3M factories with the disposal of the company's batteries for recycling. As a leader in the recycling of Lead Acid, Nickel Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium Ion, and alkaline batteries. Batteries Plus participates in EPA approved methods of recycling in full compliance with all federal, state, EPA, and DOT regulations governing the disposal of rechargeable batteries.

"3M joining forces with Batteries Plus is another example of a nationally recognized company realizing the importance and prevalence of high quality batteries and battery needs," said Russ Reynolds, CEO of Batteries Plus. "We look forward to long, healthy relationship with 3M and look forward to meeting all of their battery and battery recycling needs."

In addition to serving consumers with virtually all of their battery needs at its retail stores, Batteries Plus has also grown to become the largest single source supplier of batteries serving all industries in the United States and Puerto Rico, including manufacturing, communications, government/municipal, transportation, utilities, construction, medical, recreational, and agricultural/mining, among others. Current national business accounts include such prestigious names as Siemens Building Technologies, Sysco Foods, Anheuser-Busch InBev., and Diebold.

Batteries Plus has created the ideal retail, warehouse distribution and technical service center model to fulfill the battery-related needs for virtually any company or public entity. For most large commercial orders, Batteries Plus offers same or next-day delivery for free or minimal delivery charges. There is also a national warranty program between all locations, offering local service with national capabilities.

To ensure quick delivery of product, the Batteries Plus corporate office maintains a captive distribution company providing integrated supply chain and logistics to hundreds of Batteries Plus locations and commercial customers nationwide. The state-of-the-art facility is located near Milwaukee and has 25,000 square feet of warehouse space.

Batteries Plus has been keeping up with the "batteries required" demand since opening its first store in 1988. The franchise system's growth continues to be driven by consistent demand for battery products and services, including battery powered electronic devices such as mp3 players, laptop computers and digital cameras and camcorders. This demand, coupled with the high level of support and training the organizations provides to franchise owners, as well as national brand recognition, makes Batteries Plus one of the most attractive franchise opportunity offerings in the country.

ABOUT 3M
3M, a fundamentally science-based company, offers a wide diversity of products ranging from the very commonly used Post-It Notes to the precision health care and safety products. 3M is a global leader with operations in over sixty counties with sales in over two hundred countries. 3M has a culture of diversity in the workforce and environmental responsibility. 3M's leading brands include but are not limited to Post-It products, Scotch brand, Pet Care brand, Scotch-Brite, and Scotchgard. Further information on 3M is available at www.3m.com opens in new window.

ABOUT BATTERIES PLUS
Serving 1.5 million customers per year, Batteries Plus is the nation's largest franchise of its kind offering over 40,000 distinct batteries and battery related products. Known as "America's Battery Experts," each location offers a Tech Center equipped to assemble, design, test and rebuild custom battery packs; Along with an extensive selection of household and hard to find batteries, Batteries Plus also services corporate accounts including fire and police departments, school districts, the military and Fortune 500 companies. A leader in battery recycling, Batteries Plus recycles over 10 million pounds of lead acid batteries each year. Batteries Plus currently has 364 locations in 42 states and Puerto Rico and more than 50 stores in development. For more information, please visit www.batteriesplus.com or find them on Facebook and Twitter.

Contact: Debra Vilchis, Fishman Public Relations, 847-945-1300 x 227 or dvilchis[at]fishmanpr.com