1 February 2010, Shenzen, China & New York - Hong Kong
Highpower Technology, Inc., a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of
nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) and lithium-ion (Li-ion) rechargeable batteries
and related products, has announced that it has formed a strategic R&D
partnership with Freudenberg Nonwovens, the largest and most diverse
manufacturer of nonwovens in the world today.
Freudenberg will utilize Hong Kong Highpower's R&D
Center research facilities in China to test their various separators. The
Company was the first to introduce nonwovens to the market over 70 years ago
and is now the largest and most diverse manufacturer of nonwovens in the world
today. Freudenberg says its nonwoven battery separator has been ranked as
number one in the battery separator industry. S eparators are considered an
integral material for Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.
"We are very pleased with this relationship as it will
provide Hong Kong Highpower with access to the highest level of product
innovation and allow us to continue being at the forefront of Ni-MH battery
development," said George Pan, Chief Executive Officer of Hong Kong
Highpower Technology, Inc.
Hong Kong Highpower Technology develops, manufactures and
markets rechargeable nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) and lithium-ion (Li-ion)
batteries and related products for use in a variety of electronic devices. The
majority of Hong Kong Highpower Technology's products are distributed worldwide
to markets in the United States, Europe, China, Hong Kong, Southeast Asia and
Taiwan.
Freudenberg Nonwovens is the world's leading nonwovens
manufacturer with 23 production sites in 13 countries. The company develops and
produces interlinings for apparel, filters, nonwovens for automotive, building
and construction, shoes, textile and upholstery, hygiene and medical as well as
many other industrial applications. Freudenberg Nonwovens is part of the
Freudenberg Group, a family company which generates sales of 5.5 billion euros
and employs over 34,500 associates in its four business areas of Nonwovens,
Seals and Vibration Control Technology, Household Products and Chemical
Specialties.
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