VARTA Microbattery Celebrates New North American Headquarters in Rye, NY

Rye, NY (June 13, 2013) – VARTA Microbattery, the company behind the world's best-engineered batteries, has announced the opening of its new North American Headquarters in Rye, NY. On June 12, Westchester County’s business community received an inside look at the company who propelled the first electric car and powered the camera Neil Armstrong used to capture his monumental moon landing in an opening celebration showcasing VARTA’s many historic achievements and innovative new technologies.

VARTA Microbattery, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of retail and OEM batteries and energy storage systems, has been operating for more than 125 years. The company’s move to The International Corporate Center at Rye, 555 Theodore Fremd Avenue, is a result of its continued growth and expansion in the battery market. The state-of-the-art office space supports VARTA’s innovative staff that engineer, design and produce customized batteries for high-profile corporations form around the country and the world.

“We have 125 years experience in serving diverse power and technology needs of a broad array of industries from around the world. From our new home in Rye, we’re particularly looking forward to working with companies in Westchester and the tri-state area,” explained William Flanagan, President and CEO of VARTA Microbattery USA.

VARTA Microbattery’s innovative products are designed and optimized for complex applications that cross various industries from medical and computers to wireless, automotive and high-end instrumentation. The company manufactures standard, modified-standard and custom battery solutions for virtually any application and equipment. Established over forty years ago as the American daughter company to its German headquarters, VARTA Microbattery, Inc. delivers engineering and design support, project management, logistics and operations.

Guests at the opening celebration had an opportunity to learn more about many of the industry’s latest trends, including VARTA’s CellPac electric bicycle technology. Widely used in Europe, electric bicycles are currently gaining popularity across the United States. Cyclists are able to store their own power for later ride-assistance with VARTA’s Lithium-ion rechargeable cell electric bicycle batteries that use the world’s most advanced electronics and power management design to provide the highest performance and reliability.

“We are thrilled to welcome VARTA to their new headquarters in Rye,” said Eileen Mildenberger, Westchester County’s Director of Economic Development. “VARTA has been instrumental in a number of historic milestones and continues as an innovator and leader in the global battery marketplace today. The company has been an important asset to Westchester County for decades and we look forward to its continued success and growth in the future.”

Every year, VARTA Microbattery invests a significant percentage of its revenue toward research and development. As a result, VARTA has been constantly bringing innovative new battery technologies to market. The most recent examples include high energy density Lithium rechargeable, high temperature/high rate Nickel based energy storage systems, gas generation cells, battery storage systems for renewable energies and many others.

·       Server and computer market reliability – VARTA is developing innovative technologies that exceed current industry requirements for reliability, high temperature, power capability and life span.

·       Electric vehicles – A VARTA-Volkswagen joint venture developed the next generation of top performance rechargeable lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles.

·       Environmental mercury-free technologies - VARTA Microbattery has developed and produces state-of-the-industry mercury free technologies like Zinc Air, Silver Oxide, High Temperature Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Zinc, and is the only vendor worldwide to offer a complete range of environmentally friendly NiMH and Lithium Ion rechargeable batteries for hearing aids.

VARTA pursues a rigorous policy of sustainability maintaining a high standard of social and environmental responsibility, investing heavily in “green” products, supporting recycling programs, taking care of the health of the planet, giving back to communities.

“Our customers operate in fiercely competitive markets with short life cycles and product requirements that are becoming ever more demanding. VARTA’s customized power solutions allow them to focus resources on developing their technology and product base,” shared Flanagan. “We meet the ever-growing needs of our customers with strong global supply chain and distribution centers in the United States and abroad.”

VARTA Microbattery Inc. is located at 555 Theodore Fremd Avenue, Suite C304, Rye NY 10580. They can be reached at (800) 468-2782 or by visiting www.varta-microbattery.com.

About VARTA Microbattery, Inc.

Founded in 1887 in Germany, VARTA Microbattery is a global leader in the design, manufacturing and marketing of an extensive variety of batteries and energy storage systems supporting long life under extreme operating conditions. Their American daughter company, VARTA Microbattery, Inc., is based in Rye, NY and serves as the North and South American headquarters. A pioneer in state-of-the-industry technologies, VARTA’s products are widely employed in a broad array of OEM and retail markets including automotive, medical, computing, hearing aid, industrial and communications. From prototype to production quantities, VARTA provides standard, modified-standard and custom battery solutions for virtually any application and equipment. VARTA Microbattery GmbH is a Company of Montana Tech Components AG, Switzerland. For more information, visit www.varta-microbattery.com.