Exhibit 99.1

       Edward F. Voboril Announces Plan to Retire as Greatbatch Chairman

     CLARENCE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 28, 2006--Greatbatch, Inc. (NYSE:GB)
today announced that Mr. Edward F. Voboril notified the Board of Directors of
his intention to retire as Chairman of the Board, effective January 31, 2008.
This retirement date is contemporaneous with Mr. Voboril's current employment
agreement. Mr. Voboril intends to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors
through that date. Over the past 16 years, Mr. Voboril has served as Chief
Executive Officer and as Chairman of the Board from 1990 and 1997, respectively.
As previously announced, he transitioned his role as Chief Executive Officer to
Thomas Hook in August 2006.

     Thomas Hook said, "I would like to thank Ed on behalf of the entire Company
for all of his efforts over the past 16 years. Under his guidance, the Company
has grown to be one of the leading developers and manufacturers of critical
components used in implantable medical devices as well as specialty power
markets. Ed has made numerous contributions to the overall organization. He has
established a strong Management team that will enable the Company to continue to
achieve excellent results and to grow into the future. Under his leadership,
Greatbatch has successfully acquired and integrated five Companies and total
sales revenues have grown from under $100 million in 2000 to over $240 million
in 2005. I would also like to express my appreciation to Ed for the support he
has given me in preparing for my role as Chief Executive Officer."

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