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Johnson Controls-Saft Opens World's First Production Facility for Lithium-ion Hybrid Vehicle Batteries
NERSAC,
The plant, based in Nersac,
Johnson Controls-Saft initially invested 15 EUR million in the facility, which is producing batteries for global automotive customers. It has been built to be scaleable, so that as demand increases it can increase production capacity to meet customer and market demands.
"This manufacturing facility demonstrates our ongoing commitment to hybrid technology," said
Wright was joined today by Johnson Controls President and Chief Operating Officer
In addition to the plant in Nersac, Johnson Controls-Saft has research and development centers in
Johnson Controls-Saft is a joint venture that has brought together Johnson Controls — the world's leading supplier of automotive batteries and a company deeply experienced in integrated automotive systems solutions — with Saft, an advanced energy storage solutions provider with extensive Li-ion battery expertise.
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 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 (NYSE: JCI) 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: Rebecca Fitzgerald Johnson Controls +1-414-524-2945 Rebecca.k.Fitzgerald@jci.com Jill Ledger Saft +33-149931777 Jill.Ledger@saftbatteries.com Financial Dynamics Catherine Toulemonde +33-1-47-03-68-55 catherine.toulemonde@fd.com
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