Exhibit 99.2


       Greatbatch, Inc. Announces Appointment of Chief Financial Officer

    Business Editors/Medical Editors/Technology Editors

    CLARENCE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 8, 2005--Greatbatch, Inc.
("GB" or the "Company") (NYSE: GB) today announced that it has
appointed Thomas J. Mazza to the position of Sr. Vice President, and
Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Mazza will assume the role immediately
and report to Edward F. Voboril, the Company's Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer.
    Mr. Mazza joined Greatbatch in November 2003, as Vice President
and Corporate Controller. He has been acting CFO with the Company
since June 2005. Prior to joining the Company, Tom spent 25 years with
Foster Wheeler where he held various positions, most recently serving
as Vice President, Financial Systems. Tom is a Certified Public
Accountant with a BS degree in Accounting from Villanova University
and a MS in Business Management from the Stevens Institute of
Technology.
    "I am very pleased to announce the promotion of Tom Mazza to the
position of Chief Financial Officer. Tom brings an extensive
background in all facets of senior financial management and has the
vision and focus to lead our Company's financial activities going
forward," stated Edward Voboril.

    About Greatbatch, Inc.

    Greatbatch, Inc. is a leading developer and manufacturer of
critical components used in implantable medical devices and other
technically demanding applications. Additional information about the
Company is available at www.greatbatch.com.



    CONTACT: Anthony W. Borowicz, 716-759-5809
             Treasurer and Director of Investor Relations
             tborowicz@greatbatch.com