EnerSys has reported net earnings of $16.8 million, or $0.36 per basic share, for the second quarter of fiscal 2008, an increase of 46% compared to net earnings of $11.5 million, or $0.25 per basic share, in the second quarter of 2007.

Net earnings for the first six months of fiscal 2008 were $24.2 million, or $0.51 per basic share, compared to net earnings of $23.6 million, or $0.51 per basic share, for the first six months of 2007.

Net sales for the second quarter of 2008 were $461.5 million, compared to $353.9 million in the comparable period of the prior year, an increase of 30%. Net sales for the first six months of fiscal 2008 were $891.3 million, compared to $713 million in the prior year, an increase of 25%.

John Craig, chairman and CEO, said: We continue to experience record sales with broad-based growth in all regions of the world and in both of our market segments. I believe that our customers realize the value and the quality of the products and services that we deliver to them every day.