For Immediate Release: Contact: Maurice Desmarais 312-644-6610

February 16, 2009

BCI’s New Safety and Compliance Partner
J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.®

The Battery Council International (BCI) recently announced J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. ® as its safety and compliance partner.

A publisher and service organization, J. J. Keller markets more than 6,000 regulatory and information products and services, including publications, forms, training, supplies, software, consulting, online management tools, outsourced services and mobile technology. The company serves customers regulated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Department of Transportation, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Agriculture, Food and Drug Administration, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Department of Labor, and over 300 state agencies.

BCI members can benefit from J. J. Keller’s vast regulatory knowledge by using the company’s insightful products and services to comply with government regulations and keep employees safe. J. J. Keller’s diverse offerings cover hundreds of topics, including workplace safety topics like back safety, forklift, hazcom, bloodborne pathogens, personal protective equipment, accident investigation, fire prevention, fall prevention, lockout-tagout, emergency response and electrical safety. Other products cover DOT topics like Hours of Service, annual vehicle inspections, hazmat, as well as human resources topics like labor law, FMLA, ADA, and much more!

Founded in 1953, J. J. Keller has become the nation’s leader in risk and regulatory management solutions. The company employs over 1,200 associates and serves more than 350,000 customers worldwide, including more than 90% of the Fortune 1,000. J. J. Keller is headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin.

J. J. Keller attributes its success to a strong commitment to providing outstanding customer service and up-to-date, quality resources for effective, cost-efficient safety training and compliance management. As government regulations evolve and new compliance challenges arise, J. J. Keller continues to respond to the changing needs of its customers and clients.

Interested members and companies may view their extensive catalogue or place an order on line via the Association’s website at www.batterycouncil.org or call JJ Keller at 1 800-327-6868.

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