Saft Wins Two Significant Primary Lithium Battery Orders From the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence

       By: Saft
Posted: 2008-07-24 06:55:00
Saft has been awarded two contracts by the U.K. Ministry of Defence to supply lithium-sulfur dioxide (Li-SO2) batteries: BA-5590 B/U and G30-102B. Both contracts will support the military's current operational requirements for portable radios used in the field.

Delivery for both contracts, worth GBP2.75 million (approx. EUR3.4 million) began last month.

"Due to urgent requirements from the field, rapid delivery of the batteries was one of the most important factors in winning these contracts," said Thomas Alcide, General Manager of Saft's Specialty Battery Group. "Multiple orders from the U.K. Ministry of Defence re-affirm Saft's position as the leading supplier of advanced battery power for military applications worldwide."

Saft's South Shields facility is fulfilling the G30-102B series order and provides portable power in Li-SO2 and Li-SOCl2 technologies. The BA-5590 batteries are manufactured in Saft's Valdese, N.C. facility that supplies multiple lithium battery technologies, including Li-SO2, Li-MnO2 and Li-ion.

With more than 30 years of extensive experience in lithium batteries, Saft continues to offer its military customers the best value power solutions for the soldier in the field.

About Saft

Saft (Euronext: Saft) is a world specialist in the design and manufacture of high-tech batteries for industry. Saft batteries are used in high performance applications such as industrial infrastructure and processes, transportation, space and defence. Saft is the world's leading manufacturer of nickel-cadmium batteries for industrial applications and of primary lithium batteries for a wide range of end markets. The group is also the European leader for specialized advanced technologies for the defence and space industries. With approximately 3,900 employees worldwide, Saft is present in 18 countries. Its 15 manufacturing sites and extensive sales network enable the group to serve its customers worldwide.

For more information, visit Saft at http://www.saftbatteries.com.

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