CLARENCE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 3, 2012--
Electrochem Solutions, Inc. (Electrochem), a subsidiary of Greatbatch,
Inc. (NYSE:GB) announced the completed integration of Micro Power
Electronics, Inc.(Micro Power), following Electrochem’s acquisition of
the company in December 2011. The Micro Power brand has retired and the
unified organization will move forward as Electrochem Solutions, Inc.
The integration has significantly enhanced Electrochem’s product
portfolio, providing a greater range of customized total power solutions
including battery packs, charging systems, docking stations and power
supplies - enabling the success and superior performance of its
customers’ critical market applications.
With the combined dedication, credibility and expertise from both
organizations, Electrochem will aggressively expand its presence in the
portable medical market, and stay positioned in key market sectors of
energy, military and environmental.
“Our stringent industry certifications, enhanced product and IP
portfolios, engineering expertise, thought leadership, world-class
processes, innovative mindset and financial stability will allow us to
exceed expectations in these demanding markets where power failure is
not an option,” said Susan Bratton, Senior Vice President of Electrochem.
Micro Power’s former design and manufacturing facility in Beaverton,
Oregon, now operates as Electrochem Solutions, Inc. and retains
approximately 200 employees - expanding Electrochem’s footprint from
coast to coast.
About Electrochem Solutions, Inc.
Electrochem, founded in 1979, is a world leader in the design and
manufacture of customized total power solutions. A subsidiary of
Greatbatch, Inc., Electrochem was born from the lithium battery invented
for the implantable pacemaker by founder, Wilson Greatbatch. Today,
Electrochem is known for providing safe and reliable products which are
used across a range of critical applications in the portable medical,
energy, military, and environmental markets.
About Greatbatch, Inc.
Greatbatch, Inc. (NYSE: GB) provides top-quality technologies to
industries that depend on reliable, long-lasting performance through its
brands - Greatbatch Medical, Electrochem and QiG Group. Greatbatch
Medical develops and manufactures critical medical device technologies
for the cardiac, neurology, vascular and orthopaedic markets.
Electrochem designs and manufactures custom battery technologies for
high-end niche applications in the portable medical, energy, military
and other markets. The QiG Group empowers the design and development of
new medical devices for the company’s core markets.
For additional information on Electrochem, visit www.electrochemsolutions.com.
For additional information on Greatbatch, visit www.greatbatch.com.
Source: Electrochem Solutions, Inc. Micro Power Retires Brand
Electrochem Solutions, Inc.
Hayley Luz, 206-496-2558
hluz@electrochemsolutions.com
or
Jennifer
Aquino, 716-759-5609
jaquino@electrochemsolutions.com