Saft Receives New Lithium Battery Order From the Australian Army

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SYDNEY, Australia , July 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Saft has received an AUD $3.5 million (approx. EUR2.1 million ) order from the Australian Defence Materiel Organisation forBA-F300 lithium-sulfur dioxide batteries, with deliveries scheduledto begin later this year. The BA-F300 battery is a custom batterycomprised of Saft LO 26 SX cells and is designed to withstand thedemanding electrical and mechanical conditions encountered incombat and military training exercises. The batteries will be usedto power a variety of portable military equipment, including Ravenradios.
"This is a significant order for us. Saft has earned a reputationfor superior product performance and our lithium technology hasbecome the technology of choice for military organizations aroundthe world," said David Anderson , Saft's Managing Director in Australia . "We look forward to expanding our relationship with theAustralian DMO and providing reliable products that meet thedemanding requirements of military applications."
Saft manufactures three primary lithium battery technologies(Li-SO2, Li-SOCl2, Li-MnO2) as well as rechargeable Li-ion, and hasmore than 30 years experience in developing lithium batteries formilitary customers.
About Saft
Saft (Euronext: Saft) is a world specialist in the design andmanufacture of high-tech batteries for industry. Saft batteries areused in high performance applications such as industrialinfrastructure and processes, transportation, space and defense.Saft is the world's leading manufacturer of nickel-cadmiumbatteries for industrial applications and of primary lithiumbatteries for a wide range of end markets. The group is also theEuropean leader for specialized advanced technologies for thedefense and space industries. With approximately 3,900 employeesworldwide, Saft is present in 18 countries. Its 15 manufacturingsites and extensive sales network enable the group to serve itscustomers worldwide.
For more information, visit Saft at http://www.saftbatteries.comPress Contacts: Jill Ledger Saft Corporate Communications andInstitutional Relations Director Tel.: +33-1-49-93-17-77 e-mail:jill.ledger@saftbatteries.com FINANCIAL DYNAMICS Press Relations:Elodie Marchand / Henrietta Green TÒ©l. : +33-1-47-03-68-10elodie.marchand@fd.com / henrietta.green@fd.com Investor RelationsValÒ©ry Lepinette/ ClÒ©ment Benetreau Tel : +33-1-47-03-68-10Valery.lepinette@fd.com / clement.benetreau@fd.com
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