From a press release issued by Yuasa:

May 13, 2004-Yuasa Battery, Inc., recently earned Yamaha’s highest award for 2003 for supplier excellence. Mr. Nobyua Hideshima, President of Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America, presented this top award at Yamaha’s supplier meeting on April 1. This award recognizes consistent high quality, 100% on time delivery, and cost reductions.

Yuasa Battery, Inc., headquartered in Reading, PA has been manufacturing batteries in the United States for the powersports industry since 1979, and is the leading manufacturer of batteries used in motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, scooters, personal watercraft, and riding mowers. Yuasa manufactures conventional, fresh pack and factory activated products for OEM and aftermarket customers. For more information about Yuasa products, or to find a list of certified dealers, visit Yuasa’s web site at www.yuasabatteries.com.