Nexergy Enters Distribution Partnership with A123Systems


COLUMBUS, OH (USA) - Nexergy, a leading designer, integrator and manufacturer of battery packs and chargers, today announced a distribution partnership with A123Systems, developer of a new generation of Lithium-ion batteries. Nexergy will integrate A123Systems' proprietary Lithium-ion technology into custom battery packs for a variety of applications such as medical equipment, safety and security devices, and military and aerospace.

Through this partnership, Nexergy and A123Systems are expanding the market penetration of this new Lithium-ion battery technology in portable applications that require durable, high power and safe energy solutions. Nexergy's expertise in the design and supply of custom battery packs together with A123's unprecedented power, inherent safety, and superior cycle life, allow the creation of game-changing energy storage solutions for a vast array of industries and enable new applications previously impossible with conventional battery technology.

"This partnership reflects our steadfast commitment to delivering the latest in battery technology to our expanding customer base and to provide global market penetration for emerging battery technologies," according to Phil Glandon, CEO of Nexergy. "We will work with A123Systems to identify new applications that will benefit from this technology and to develop battery packs customized for the A123Systems Lithium-ion cells."

Collaborating regularly with global battery cell suppliers, Nexergy provides its customers with safe, reliable battery packs. Nexergy's staff has been trained by A123Systems in the features, advantages and benefits of A123Systems' batteries as well as in proper battery storage, packaging, shipping, pack design and assembly.

About Nexergy

With more than 20 years of experience, Nexergy is a leading designer, integrator and manufacturer of battery packs and chargers that enable electronic products to be more dependable, smaller, lighter, and longer-running. An ISO 9001:2000 certified company, Nexergy is based in Columbus, OH (USA), and operates additional design and assembly centers in Gainesville, GA and Escondido, CA. Through its strong international partnerships, the company also manufactures product in the Asia/Pacific region. For additional information, please visit nexergy.com

About A123 Systems

A123Systems is the developer of a new generation of Lithium-ion batteries that deliver previously unattainable power levels, safety, and life to a wide range of applications. These batteries enable manufacturers to eliminate the power technology constraints they face in developing and building new products. Founded in 2001, A123Systems' proprietary nanoscale electrode technology is built on initial developments from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. For additional information please visit www.a123systems.com.

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