U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) November 7, 2008

GREATBATCH, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	1-16137	16-1531026	
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)	(Commission File Number)
 	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

10000 Wehrle Drive, Clarence, New York	14031	
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)	

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code  (716) 759-5600

 	Not Applicable		
	(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)		

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Item 5.02     Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On November 7, 2008, Greatbatch, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the election of Michael Dinkins to its Board of Directors (the “Board”).  His election was effective November 7, 2008. Mr. Dinkins also will serve on the Audit and the Compensation & Organization Committees of the Board. As a Director, he will be entitled to receive remuneration in accordance with the Company’s Director compensation program, as disclosed in the Company’s most recent proxy statement dated April 23, 2008. Mr. Dinkins’ term as Director will last until the next annual meeting of stockholders.

Mr. Dinkins is Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of USI Insurance Services, an insurance intermediary company.  From October 2005 until October 2008, he was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Hilb Rogal & Hobbs Co., an insurance and risk management services company.  Mr. Dinkins was Vice President for Global Control & Reenginering for Guidant Corporation from 2004 until joining Hilb Rogal & Hobbs Co., and from 2002 to 2004 he was Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of NCR Corporation.  Mr. Dinkins held executive positions at Access Worldwide Communications between 1997 and 2002, and at Cadmus Communications Group between 1993 and 1997. Prior to joining Cadmus Communications Group, he held a number of senior positions over a seventeen-year career at General Electric Company.  

Mr. Dinkins is a director of LandAmerica Financial Group, Inc. a company whose subsidiaries’ products and services facilitate the purchase, sale, transfer and financing of residential and commercial real estate.  

A copy of the press release is filed as exhibit 99.1 to this report.

Item 9.01     Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated November 7, 2008.

SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

		GREATBATCH, INC.		
		 		
Dated:	November 7, 2008	By:	/s/ Thomas J. Mazza		
			Thomas J. Mazza		
			Senior Vice President and		
			Chief Financial Officer		

Exhibit 99.1
Greatbatch, Inc. Elects Michael Dinkins to its Board of Directors
CLARENCE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--November 7, 2008--Greatbatch, Inc. (the “Greatbatch”) (NYSE: GB) announced that Michael Dinkins has been elected to its Board of Directors. Mr. Dinkins also will serve on the Board’s Audit and Compensation & Organization Committees.
“We would like to welcome Michael Dinkins to our Board of Directors,” said Bill R. Sanford, Greatbatch’s Chairman. “He brings a wealth of experience to Greatbatch and his financial and medical industry background will further strengthen the overall depth of our Board.”
“I look forward to working together with Michael and the other Greatbatch Board members to deliver increased value for our shareholders,” commented Thomas J. Hook, President & Chief Executive Officer of Greatbatch. “His knowledge and insights will make a significant contribution to our company.”
Mr. Dinkins is Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of USI Insurance Services, an insurance intermediary company. From 2005 until 2008, he was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Hilb Rogal & Hobbs Co., an insurance and risk management services company. Prior to that, Mr. Dinkins held senior positions at Guidant Corporation, Access Worldwide Communications, Cadmus Communications Group and General Electric Company.
Mr. Dinkins is a director of LandAmerica Financial Group, Inc. a company whose subsidiaries’ products and services facilitate the purchase, sale, transfer and financing of residential and commercial real estate.
About Greatbatch, Inc.
Greatbatch, Inc. (NYSE: GB) is a leading developer and manufacturer of critical products used in implantable medical devices for the cardiac rhythm management, neuromodulation, vascular and orthopedic markets. Additionally, Electrochem, a subsidiary of Greatbatch, is a world leader in the design and manufacture of technology solutions for some of the world’s most demanding and extreme applications. Additional information about the Company is available at www.greatbatch.com .

CONTACT:
Greatbatch, Inc.
Marco F. Benedetti
Corporate Controller
716-759-5856
mbenedetti@greatbatch.com