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Johnson Controls-Saft Selected for New Lithium-Ion Battery Contract for Hybrid Vehicles
NERSAC,
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,
"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
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: Saft, Jill Ledger, +33-149931777, jill.ledger@saftbatteries.com; Financial Dynamics, Catherine Toulemonde, +33-1-47-03-68-55, catherine.toulemonde@fd.com
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