NERSAC, France, January 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Johnson Controls-Saft announces that the joint venture has been selected to supply lithium-ion batteries to a European car manufacturer for a hybrid vehicle.
This contract is the second lithium-ion production contract won by the joint venture, and the cells will be produced in the joint venture's new facility in Nersac, France, to be officially inaugurated tomorrow, 31st January. The initial investment in the plant was EUR15M, but the facility has been designed to be scaleable and this additional contract will required limited further investment.
"Johnson Controls-Saft is delighted to announce this further success for our lithium-ion technology. This new contract is further proof of our joint venture's progress in becoming a leading supplier of batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles" said Mary Ann Wright who leads the joint venture.
About Saft
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 specialised advanced technologies for the defence and space industries. With approximately 3,800 employees worldwide, Saft is present in 18 countries. Its 18 manufacturing sites and extensive sales network enable the group to serve its customers worldwide. For more information, visit Saft at http://www.saftbatteries.com
About Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls is the global leader that brings ingenuity to the places where people live, work and travel. By integrating technologies, products and services, we create smart environments that redefine the relationships between people and their surroundings. Our team of 140,000 employees creates a more comfortable, safe and sustainable world through our products and services for more than 200 million vehicles, 12 million homes and one million commercial buildings. Our commitment to sustainability drives our environmental stewardship, good corporate citizenship in our workplaces and communities, and the products and services we provide to customers. For additional information, please visit http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/.
Contact:
Saft,
Jill Ledger,
+33-149931777,
jill.ledger@saftbatteries.com;
Financial Dynamics,
Catherine Toulemonde,
+33-1-47-03-68-55,
catherine.toulemonde@fd.com