Chinese plant races to 10 million lithium cells
A Saft Lithium Battery Division product story
Edited by the Electronicstalk editorial team Jun 12, 2008
Despite only commencing production in 2006, Saft Zhuhai Free Trade Zone has already produced its 10 millionth primary lithium cell.
Saft Zhuhai Free Trade Zone, the wholly owned Chinese subsidiary of Saft, has just produced its 10 millionth primary lithium cell after commencing operation in 2006.
John Searle, Saft CEO, made a special visit to the plant to participate with all employees in the celebration of a remarkable achievement in establishing high volume production at consistently high quality levels.
Saft Zhuhai specialises in the manufacture of primary lithium cells, based on the Li-SOCl2 (lithium thionyl chloride) chemistry, in two sizes: LSG 14250 and LSG 14500.
They are used in a variety of applications by Chinese OEMs and end-users, especially in utility meters, including the new generation of smart electricity meters.
"Passing the 10 million cell landmark confirms that we have reached the levels of production maturity and quality control that provide our customers in a very demanding Chinese market with complete confidence that our products will perform reliably in the field", says Olivier Amiel, who has just been appointed as the new General Manager for Saft Zhuhai.
"The primary lithium cells we manufacture are not only the same design as the LS cells that Saft produces in its European plants, our customers confirm that they offer exactly the same performance, quality and traceability".
This important phase in the life of Saft Zhuhai confirms the group's position as the leading supplier in China of high technology batteries for the fast-growing utility meter market.
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