Saft Receives New Lithium Battery Order From the Australian Army

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 for BA-F300 lithium-sulfur dioxide batteries, with deliveries scheduled to begin later this year. The BA-F300 battery is a custom battery comprised of Saft LO 26 SX cells and is designed to withstand the demanding electrical and mechanical conditions encountered in combat and military training exercises. The batteries will be used to power a variety of portable military equipment, including Raven radios.

"This is a significant order for us. Saft has earned a reputation for superior product performance and our lithium technology has become the technology of choice for military organizations around the world," said David Anderson, Saft's Managing Director in Australia. "We look forward to expanding our relationship with the Australian DMO and providing reliable products that meet the demanding requirements of military applications."

Saft manufactures three primary lithium battery technologies (Li-SO2, Li-SOCl2, Li-MnO2) as well as rechargeable Li-ion, and has more than 30 years experience in developing lithium batteries for military customers.

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 defense. 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 defense 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/

  Press Contacts:

  Jill Ledger
  Saft Corporate Communications and Institutional Relations Director
  Tel.: +33-1-49-93-17-77
  e-mail: jill.ledger@saftbatteries.com

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CONTACT: Press Contacts: Jill Ledger, Saft Corporate Communications and Institutional Relations Director, Tel.: +33-1-49-93-17-77, e-mail: jill.ledger@saftbatteries.com; FINANCIAL DYNAMICS: Press Relations: Elodie Marchand / Henrietta Green, TEaA[umlaut]l. : +33-1-47-03-68-10, elodie.marchand@fd.com / henrietta.green@fd.com; Investor Relations , ValEaA[umlaut]ry Lepinette/ ClEaA[umlaut]ment Benetreau, Tel : +33-1-47-03-68-10, Valery.lepinette@fd.com

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