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VARTA Microbattery
Microbatteries – innovative energy VARTA Microbattery is a company of Montana Tech Components AG
Technological leadership is our standard VARTA Microbattery GmbH products set the standard for battery technology. All areas of our company are therefore equally focused on continuously developing innovative products that ensure our future success. Our motivated and qualified team of employees with a high degree of self-accountability guarantee our progress and our growth. Thanks to our global presence, we can identify new market developments quickly and ensure our position as an energy solutions leader. We take the challenge of developing new, high-capacity mobile energy storage solutions very seriously. By founding a research company and a joint venture, we have already taken the first steps towards achieving our goals.
Herbert Schein CEO
VARTA Microbattery GmbH is a leading international manufacturer of OEM and retail batteries with more than 100 years of experience • We develop and produce batteries of all electrochemical system types and sizes in Ellwangen, Germany • With professional teams in the fields of engineering, production, logistics and distribution we meet the requirements of customers around the world • As a global systems supplier, we are capable of offering effective, customer-specific battery solutions • We invest continuously in research and development to ensure our position as an innovation leader • Our focus is on providing high-quality products that guarantee maximum customer satisfaction.
VARTA Microbattery Core values
2 | 3 Facts and figures
Worldwide in your area VARTA Microbattery is one of the world’s most important battery manufacturers, with production facilities and offices in all major markets. Our quality products are sold in over 100 countries.
Facts and figures n VARTA
Microbattery GmbH founded as an independent company on August 10, 2002
n Headquarters:
Ellwangen, Germany
n Assembly
facilities: Shanghai, China and Batam, Indonesia
n Employees:
500 in Germany, 1400 worldwide
n At
our Ellwangen location, over 100 staff members are employed in research and development and related departments
n VARTA
Microbattery is a company of Montana Tech Components AG (Switzerland)
n Complete
service for custom battery solutions
n VARTA
Microbattery distributes the brands VARTA and power one
1887
Milestones in our history 1904
1926
1968
Swiss-based Montana Tech Components AG becomes the new owner of VARTA Microbattery. 2007 1996
1997
2002
Adolf Müller founds the
Subsidiary founded under
AFA acquires Pertrix
First primary button cells
Button cell production
NiMH production begins
VARTA Microbattery
company Büsche und
the name VARTA. VARTA
Chemische Fabrik AG.
produced in Ellwangen.
at Singapore plant is
in Ellwangen.
GmbH is founded after
Müller in Hagen, the
stands for the German
predecessor of VARTA.
words for distribution,
1946
1975
charging and repair of
Dry cell battery produc-
Button cells for watches
transportable batteries
tion under the name BMF
produced in Ellwangen.
Under the ownership of
(Vertrieb, Aufladung,
begins in Ellwangen.
AEG and Siemens, the
Reparatur Transportabler
company is renamed
Akkumulatoren).
1890
Accumulatoren-Fabrik AG – AFA for short.
1962 AFA renamed VARTA AG.
1984 Lithium round cell
ceased and relocated to Ellwangen, creating 100 new jobs.
2001
the restructuring of
2009
Montana Tech Components AG is a component manufacturer and a leader in the fields of aerospace technology, industry, metallurgy and energy storage.
VARTA AG.
The power one brand of
VOLKSWAGEN VARTA Microbattery Forschungsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG founded as a joint venture for developing rechargeable lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles
hearing aid batteries is introduced. Investment
VARTA Micro Innovation GmbH founded
in new production lines
in cooperation with Graz University
and product packaging.
production begins in Ellwangen.
VARTA Microbattery Out of tradition comes innovation
4 | 5 Energy solutions
Design-In or Standard Batteries: VARTA Microbattery offers the right battery solution for every application and electronic product – including hearing aids, watches, gauges, servers, medical devices and components. In addition, VARTA Microbattery works continuously to develop new electrochemical systems – for the benefit of its customers.
Primary Batteries: Alkaline Batteries Lithium Cylindrical Cells Lithium Button Cells Zinc Air Cells Silver Oxide Button Cells Rechargeable Batteries: CoinPower – Lithium Ion Cells NiMH Button Cells NiMH Cells Cylindrical and Prismatic Power Pack Solutions: CellPac PLUS
The right battery for every application – with this core value, VARTA addresses the needs of every one of its customers.
VARTA Microbattery Energy solutions for every application
6 | 7 Energy solutions
VARTA Microbattery provides energy for Mobile Communications PC, Notebooks Consumer Electronics Wireless Technologies Electronic Assemblies Industrial Applications Automotive Medical Applications
VARTA is one of the world’s leading microbattery manufacturers with production in Germany. n Research
and development centers in Europe, Asia and the USA ensure state-of-the art battery innovation and manufacturing processes.
n Extensive
range of batteries for high-quality, high-performance energy solutions.
n VARTA’s
experience and expertise guarantee solutions that meet any requirement.
n VARTA’s
technology, sales and distribution network serves both international as well as regional customers.
VARTA Microbattery Energy for everyday use
8 | 9 Energy solutions
Systems provider for customized energy solutions VARTA Microbattery’s new CellPac PLUS battery development and integration service for mobile electronic devices is aimed at applications in industry, medicine and communications. With its expertise in battery development and electronics, CellPac PLUS develops customer-defined,customized product functions with optimum design and usability.
State-of-the-art hearing aid batteries In just one decade, VARTA Microbattery power one hearing aid batteries have conquered the hearing aid market. Vendors and users all over the world associate power one with extraordinary performance and reliability. By incorporating customer preferences into its packaging, VARTA offers the consumer significant added value through increased ease of use. VARTA is also the world’s only provider of a complete range of environmentally friendly NiMH batteries.
At every stage of development, from chemical to mechanical and electronic integration, CellPac PLUS offers comprehensive professional development support with n uncompromising n extraordinarily n guaranteed
quality
reliability
functionality
VARTA Microbattery The energy solutions specialist
VARTA Microbattery Energy for better hearing
10 | 11 Quality management
The Made in Germany label guarantees maximum reliability and quality
Made in Germany
Quality responsibility Made in Germany
All employees are responsible for quality and continuous improvement.
Quality incorporation Quality requirements are incorporated into the entire production process to guarantee customer satisfaction.
Made in Germany
Quality production
Made in Germany
Individual production areas are responsible for ensuring the quality of their individual products. They are supported by human resources, service units and process and document guidance.
Quality assurance
Made in Germany
The flow of materials through the production process is monitored through various inspection procedures, including incoming goods inspections, during-production checks, 100% automated output inspection and long-term testing for monitoring product.
Made in Germany
Made in Germany Made in Germany
Manufacturing innovative battery systems requires the latest production equipment and a high degree of automation in order to meet market requirements for flexibility, fast implementation and high quality.
Made in Germany
Our quality and environmental management systems are regularly audited by TÜV Süd Management Service
VARTA Microbattery Quality management
12 | 13 Research and development
VARTA Microbattery invests continuously in researching and developing new technologies for innovative products and systems as well as new product lines and quality assurance. Adapting products to changing market requirements need constant monitoring of the market and continuous information exchange with customers. The resulting design specifications are incorporated into our product development and design activities. These are geared towards optimizing existing products and systems as well as developing new ones.
We offer complete energy solutions
VARTA Microbattery Ideas – the basis for innovation
14 | 15 Innovation
New sealing technology With innovative materials for a new sealing system as well as the latest laser welding techniques, we have set a new standard for cell sealing and reliability. This has allowed us to increase hearing aid battery capacity by up to 20%.
CoinPower VARTA Microbattery is developing future lithium-ion energy storage solutions with high energy densities and a wide range of applications. Special focus is being placed on up-and-coming markets and applications such as Bluetooth, ZigBee, autonomous microsensor systems and energy harvesting.
VOLKSWAGEN and VARTA collaborate Our goal is to increase the performance capacity of lithium-ion batteries for use in electric vehicles. The new batteries must be lighter and longer-lasting to allow electric vehicles to travel longer distances.
Combining competencies All of VARTA Microbattery’s research and development activities are combined in a single location known as the Innovation Tower.
Innovation Tower, the central R&D idea factory
VARTA Microbattery’s customers include globally renowned industrial companies. We supply innovative, high-performance batteries worldwide. Maximum durability – VARTA’s new CRamic cell, which boasts a shelf life and running time of over 15 years, represents an improved version of its successful lithium primary cell series. As a world market leader in NiMH button cells/coin cells and zinc-air batteries, VARTA Microbattery has taken on the task of further developing these systems for the benefit of its customers and making them suitable for extreme applications such as high temperatures and maximum capacity.
VARTA Microbattery Shaping the future through innovation
16 | 17 Innovation
VARTA Microbattery partners with Graz Technical University to found VARTA Micro Innovation Research goals n Developing n Fast
high-performance batteries/energy storage solutions
charging with no loss of energy density
n Improving n Increasing
temperature resistance capacity
Our research focus is on developing materials and structures for adapting batteries to modern require ments – most importantly, the study of nanostructures and new materials.
VARTA Microbattery invests in new technologies Nanomaterials and nanotechnologies for improving product properties Fuel cell Micro fuel cell, small, high-density energy storage units Energy Harvesting Converting and storing energy from the environment, vibrations, light, heat Printed batteries Ultrathin battery solution for the future
VARTA Microbattery Investing in the future
18 | 19 Environment
We offer you green solutions
At VARTA Microbattery, protecting the environment is an integral part of our corporate goals Our responsibility toward the environment plays an essential role throughout the entire life cycle of our products. We set high standards for environmentally friendly development and manufacturing processes. In addition, we require a long lifespan and sustainable disposability for all our products. By using groundbreaking technology, we can reduce or even completely eliminate possible long-term effects on the environment. Our own environmental protection guidelines exceed the standards prescribed by law.
VARTA Microbattery Protecting the environment
20 Environment
Commitment to the environment
Sustainable concepts for a clean environment
Environmentally friendly products
Only through sustainable concepts for environmentally friendly manufacturing processes and products can society’s growing need for a clean environment be met.
The environmental impact of our batteries over their entire life time is evaluated during the development process. In accordance with company policy, raw materials are used sparingly and products are made to be recyclable. We are one of the leading developers of mercury-free cells.
VARTA Microbattery products are making a significant contribution towards sustainability through their innovative technology, material-saving construction, environmentally friendly use of materials and nearly 100% recyclability.
Environmentally friendly production
Our certified environmental management system guarantees compliance with our own extremely strict guidelines at every step in the process.
We are increasingly using sophisticated technologies in our manufacturing processes to incorporate environmental protection. It is our express goal to reduce waste water, fumes and refuse. Through regular announcements, training and motivation-centered activities, we ensure that our staff’s sense of responsibility towards the environment is continuously improved. We are committed to continuously improving the safety and health of our employees. Secure partnerships Our suppliers are classified according to our own environmental guidelines and all partners must meet our standards. We work with waste disposal companies on a contractual basis to ensure proper waste management from the time waste is generated until it is removed. Environmental management and review Our environmental management and incident prevention systems help us ensure compliance with environmental guidelines as well as legal requirements, especially with regard to incidents. We regularly review the system, set specific environmental goals and continuously strive to improve our environmental protection efforts. The effectiveness of our environmental management system is reviewed through regular independent inspections as documented in our ISO 14001 certification.
VARTA Microbattery The leader in microbattery technology
Microbatteries – innovative energy VARTA Microbattery is a company of Montana Tech Components AG
Technological leadership is our standard VARTA Microbattery GmbH products set the standard for battery technology. All areas of our company are therefore equally focused on continuously developing innovative products that ensure our future success. Our motivated and qualified team of employees with a high degree of self-accountability guarantee our progress and our growth. Thanks to our global presence, we can identify new market developments quickly and ensure our position as an energy solutions leader. We take the challenge of developing new, high-capacity mobile energy storage solutions very seriously. By founding a research company and a joint venture, we have already taken the first steps towards achieving our goals.
Herbert Schein CEO
VARTA Microbattery GmbH is a leading international manufacturer of OEM and retail batteries with more than 100 years of experience • We develop and produce batteries of all electrochemical system types and sizes in Ellwangen, Germany • With professional teams in the fields of engineering, production, logistics and distribution we meet the requirements of customers around the world • As a global systems supplier, we are capable of offering effective, customer-specific battery solutions • We invest continuously in research and development to ensure our position as an innovation leader • Our focus is on providing high-quality products that guarantee maximum customer satisfaction.
VARTA Microbattery Core values
2 | 3 Facts and figures
Worldwide in your area VARTA Microbattery is one of the world’s most important battery manufacturers, with production facilities and offices in all major markets. Our quality products are sold in over 100 countries.
Facts and figures n VARTA
Microbattery GmbH founded as an independent company on August 10, 2002
n Headquarters:
Ellwangen, Germany
n Assembly
facilities: Shanghai, China and Batam, Indonesia
n Employees:
500 in Germany, 1400 worldwide
n At
our Ellwangen location, over 100 staff members are employed in research and development and related departments
n VARTA
Microbattery is a company of Montana Tech Components AG (Switzerland)
n Complete
service for custom battery solutions
n VARTA
Microbattery distributes the brands VARTA and power one
1887
Milestones in our history 1904
1926
1968
Swiss-based Montana Tech Components AG becomes the new owner of VARTA Microbattery. 2007 1996
1997
2002
Adolf Müller founds the
Subsidiary founded under
AFA acquires Pertrix
First primary button cells
Button cell production
NiMH production begins
VARTA Microbattery
company Büsche und
the name VARTA. VARTA
Chemische Fabrik AG.
produced in Ellwangen.
at Singapore plant is
in Ellwangen.
GmbH is founded after
Müller in Hagen, the
stands for the German
predecessor of VARTA.
words for distribution,
1946
1975
charging and repair of
Dry cell battery produc-
Button cells for watches
transportable batteries
tion under the name BMF
produced in Ellwangen.
Under the ownership of
(Vertrieb, Aufladung,
begins in Ellwangen.
AEG and Siemens, the
Reparatur Transportabler
company is renamed
Akkumulatoren).
1890
Accumulatoren-Fabrik AG – AFA for short.
1962 AFA renamed VARTA AG.
1984 Lithium round cell
ceased and relocated to Ellwangen, creating 100 new jobs.
2001
the restructuring of
2009
Montana Tech Components AG is a component manufacturer and a leader in the fields of aerospace technology, industry, metallurgy and energy storage.
VARTA AG.
The power one brand of
VOLKSWAGEN VARTA Microbattery Forschungsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG founded as a joint venture for developing rechargeable lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles
hearing aid batteries is introduced. Investment
VARTA Micro Innovation GmbH founded
in new production lines
in cooperation with Graz University
and product packaging.
production begins in Ellwangen.
VARTA Microbattery Out of tradition comes innovation
4 | 5 Energy solutions
Design-In or Standard Batteries: VARTA Microbattery offers the right battery solution for every application and electronic product – including hearing aids, watches, gauges, servers, medical devices and components. In addition, VARTA Microbattery works continuously to develop new electrochemical systems – for the benefit of its customers.
Primary Batteries: Alkaline Batteries Lithium Cylindrical Cells Lithium Button Cells Zinc Air Cells Silver Oxide Button Cells Rechargeable Batteries: CoinPower – Lithium Ion Cells NiMH Button Cells NiMH Cells Cylindrical and Prismatic Power Pack Solutions: CellPac PLUS
The right battery for every application – with this core value, VARTA addresses the needs of every one of its customers.
VARTA Microbattery Energy solutions for every application
6 | 7 Energy solutions
VARTA Microbattery provides energy for Mobile Communications PC, Notebooks Consumer Electronics Wireless Technologies Electronic Assemblies Industrial Applications Automotive Medical Applications
VARTA is one of the world’s leading microbattery manufacturers with production in Germany. n Research
and development centers in Europe, Asia and the USA ensure state-of-the art battery innovation and manufacturing processes.
n Extensive
range of batteries for high-quality, high-performance energy solutions.
n VARTA’s
experience and expertise guarantee solutions that meet any requirement.
n VARTA’s
technology, sales and distribution network serves both international as well as regional customers.
VARTA Microbattery Energy for everyday use
8 | 9 Energy solutions
Systems provider for customized energy solutions VARTA Microbattery’s new CellPac PLUS battery development and integration service for mobile electronic devices is aimed at applications in industry, medicine and communications. With its expertise in battery development and electronics, CellPac PLUS develops customer-defined,customized product functions with optimum design and usability.
State-of-the-art hearing aid batteries In just one decade, VARTA Microbattery power one hearing aid batteries have conquered the hearing aid market. Vendors and users all over the world associate power one with extraordinary performance and reliability. By incorporating customer preferences into its packaging, VARTA offers the consumer significant added value through increased ease of use. VARTA is also the world’s only provider of a complete range of environmentally friendly NiMH batteries.
At every stage of development, from chemical to mechanical and electronic integration, CellPac PLUS offers comprehensive professional development support with n uncompromising n extraordinarily n guaranteed
quality
reliability
functionality
VARTA Microbattery The energy solutions specialist
VARTA Microbattery Energy for better hearing
10 | 11 Quality management
The Made in Germany label guarantees maximum reliability and quality
Made in Germany
Quality responsibility Made in Germany
All employees are responsible for quality and continuous improvement.
Quality incorporation Quality requirements are incorporated into the entire production process to guarantee customer satisfaction.
Made in Germany
Quality production
Made in Germany
Individual production areas are responsible for ensuring the quality of their individual products. They are supported by human resources, service units and process and document guidance.
Quality assurance
Made in Germany
The flow of materials through the production process is monitored through various inspection procedures, including incoming goods inspections, during-production checks, 100% automated output inspection and long-term testing for monitoring product.
Made in Germany
Made in Germany Made in Germany
Manufacturing innovative battery systems requires the latest production equipment and a high degree of automation in order to meet market requirements for flexibility, fast implementation and high quality.
Made in Germany
Our quality and environmental management systems are regularly audited by TÜV Süd Management Service
VARTA Microbattery Quality management
12 | 13 Research and development
VARTA Microbattery invests continuously in researching and developing new technologies for innovative products and systems as well as new product lines and quality assurance. Adapting products to changing market requirements need constant monitoring of the market and continuous information exchange with customers. The resulting design specifications are incorporated into our product development and design activities. These are geared towards optimizing existing products and systems as well as developing new ones.
We offer complete energy solutions
VARTA Microbattery Ideas – the basis for innovation
14 | 15 Innovation
New sealing technology With innovative materials for a new sealing system as well as the latest laser welding techniques, we have set a new standard for cell sealing and reliability. This has allowed us to increase hearing aid battery capacity by up to 20%.
CoinPower VARTA Microbattery is developing future lithium-ion energy storage solutions with high energy densities and a wide range of applications. Special focus is being placed on up-and-coming markets and applications such as Bluetooth, ZigBee, autonomous microsensor systems and energy harvesting.
VOLKSWAGEN and VARTA collaborate Our goal is to increase the performance capacity of lithium-ion batteries for use in electric vehicles. The new batteries must be lighter and longer-lasting to allow electric vehicles to travel longer distances.
Combining competencies All of VARTA Microbattery’s research and development activities are combined in a single location known as the Innovation Tower.
Innovation Tower, the central R&D idea factory
VARTA Microbattery’s customers include globally renowned industrial companies. We supply innovative, high-performance batteries worldwide. Maximum durability – VARTA’s new CRamic cell, which boasts a shelf life and running time of over 15 years, represents an improved version of its successful lithium primary cell series. As a world market leader in NiMH button cells/coin cells and zinc-air batteries, VARTA Microbattery has taken on the task of further developing these systems for the benefit of its customers and making them suitable for extreme applications such as high temperatures and maximum capacity.
VARTA Microbattery Shaping the future through innovation
16 | 17 Innovation
VARTA Microbattery partners with Graz Technical University to found VARTA Micro Innovation Research goals n Developing n Fast
high-performance batteries/energy storage solutions
charging with no loss of energy density
n Improving n Increasing
temperature resistance capacity
Our research focus is on developing materials and structures for adapting batteries to modern require ments – most importantly, the study of nanostructures and new materials.
VARTA Microbattery invests in new technologies Nanomaterials and nanotechnologies for improving product properties Fuel cell Micro fuel cell, small, high-density energy storage units Energy Harvesting Converting and storing energy from the environment, vibrations, light, heat Printed batteries Ultrathin battery solution for the future
VARTA Microbattery Investing in the future
18 | 19 Environment
We offer you green solutions
At VARTA Microbattery, protecting the environment is an integral part of our corporate goals Our responsibility toward the environment plays an essential role throughout the entire life cycle of our products. We set high standards for environmentally friendly development and manufacturing processes. In addition, we require a long lifespan and sustainable disposability for all our products. By using groundbreaking technology, we can reduce or even completely eliminate possible long-term effects on the environment. Our own environmental protection guidelines exceed the standards prescribed by law.
VARTA Microbattery Protecting the environment
20 Environment
Commitment to the environment
Sustainable concepts for a clean environment
Environmentally friendly products
Only through sustainable concepts for environmentally friendly manufacturing processes and products can society’s growing need for a clean environment be met.
The environmental impact of our batteries over their entire life time is evaluated during the development process. In accordance with company policy, raw materials are used sparingly and products are made to be recyclable. We are one of the leading developers of mercury-free cells.
VARTA Microbattery products are making a significant contribution towards sustainability through their innovative technology, material-saving construction, environmentally friendly use of materials and nearly 100% recyclability.
Environmentally friendly production
Our certified environmental management system guarantees compliance with our own extremely strict guidelines at every step in the process.
We are increasingly using sophisticated technologies in our manufacturing processes to incorporate environmental protection. It is our express goal to reduce waste water, fumes and refuse. Through regular announcements, training and motivation-centered activities, we ensure that our staff’s sense of responsibility towards the environment is continuously improved. We are committed to continuously improving the safety and health of our employees. Secure partnerships Our suppliers are classified according to our own environmental guidelines and all partners must meet our standards. We work with waste disposal companies on a contractual basis to ensure proper waste management from the time waste is generated until it is removed. Environmental management and review Our environmental management and incident prevention systems help us ensure compliance with environmental guidelines as well as legal requirements, especially with regard to incidents. We regularly review the system, set specific environmental goals and continuously strive to improve our environmental protection efforts. The effectiveness of our environmental management system is reviewed through regular independent inspections as documented in our ISO 14001 certification.
VARTA Microbattery The leader in microbattery technology
