Ultralife Batteries Awarded $2 Million Contract by Australian Department of Defence
10 July 2007 09:56
Ultralife Batteries, Inc. has received a contract valued at approximately US$2 million to supply BA-5590 lithium-sulfur dioxide batteries to the Australian Department of Defence. Ultralife will provide batteries manufactured by EaglePicher Technologies, LLC through a supply agreement. Deliveries are expected to be completed in the fourth quarter.
"This is the second time this year we have been able to offer BA-5590 batteries as an alternative to our industry-leading BA-5390 lithium-manganese dioxide batteries," said John D Kavazanjian, Ultralife's president and chief executive officer. "In cooperation with EaglePicher we have been able to both provide customers with products they request and further strengthen our international presence."
ABOUT ULTRALIFE BATTERIES, INC
Ultralife is a global provider of high-energy power solutions and communications accessories for diverse applications. The company develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of non-rechargeable and rechargeable batteries, charging systems and accessories for markets including defense, commercial and consumer portable electronics.
Through its portfolio of standard products and engineered solutions, Ultralife is at the forefront of providing the next generation of power systems and accessories. Defense, commercial and retail customers include General Dynamics, Philips Medical Systems, General Motors, Energizer, Kidde Safety, Lowe's, Radio Shack and the national defense agencies of the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Australia and New Zealand, among others.
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Ultralife - Lithium Batteries, Chargers, Communications and Electronics Systems and Accessories
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