Battery manufacturer GAZ to become member of EU battery association EUROBAT
EUROBAT, the association of European automotive and industrial battery manufacturers, is pleased to announce that the German battery manufacturer GAZ has joined EUROBAT as a regular member.
For more than 135 years on the market, GAZ has proven to be among the first choice in Ni-Cd energy storage thanks to an undisputed quality of batteries – a quality for which German brands are recognized worldwide. Supplemented by an unprecedented customer approach, ongoing extensive investments into production technologies and further development, GAZ battery is a reliable backbone of electrical networks with more than 1,000 new and satisfied returning customers.
Robért Ullmann, Managing Director, commented:
“It is a pleasure for us as a German cell and battery producer to join EUROBAT. We believe in the additional value this connection brings for both us and the association as it is in the core of both our principles to ensure the safe and reliable energy storage and energy grid stability. Based on our knowledge and experience with active masses and battery R&D, manufacturing and distribution across the globe, we are determined to support the activities of EUROBAT and all the other members to provide solutions to some of the most pressing challenges in making our world effectively leverage renewable energy sources while achieving a stable and reliable energy supply.”
EUROBAT Executive-Director, Rene Schroeder, said:
“As EUROBAT we are happy to welcome GAZ Batteries as member company. The objective of the EU policy makers must be to expand the industrial base of battery manufacturers in Europe. We will keep working with our members and policy-makers to create framework conditions that allow battery manufacturers to thrive.”
For more information please contact:
Gert Meylemans, Director Communications and Stewardship:
gert.meylemans@eurobat.org, +32 475565661
GAZ Media contact: Vlasta Kasparcova, Marketing Manager:
vlasta.kasparcova@bochemie.cz, +420 724834081
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About EUROBAT:
EUROBAT is the leading association for European automotive and industrial battery manufacturers, covering all battery technologies, and has more than 50 members. The members and staff work with all policymakers, industry stakeholders, NGOs and media to highlight the important role batteries play for decarbonised mobility and energy systems as well as all other numerous applications.
About GAZ:
GAZ, a globally recognized company with leading positions in Ni-Cd battery production, provides critical backup power for companies in many of the world's largest and most critical industries, from oil and gas, energy and communications to transportation and the critical infrastructure. Working side-by-side with its customers, GAZ develops customized battery solutions that combine the state-of-the art technology process with the knowledge and know-how of highly experienced and talented team of scientists, technologists and engineers. Since 2019, GAZ is part of Bochemie Group. Bochemie is a specialist chemical company that produces a wide range of advanced materials and chemicals. Its products range from energy storage incl. active materials for batteries, to wood protection, and from steel and special-alloy surface treatment to smart textiles.