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    The strategic goal of VARTA AG and its subsidiaries is to be a leading, global, battery supplier in the booming market segments for renewable energy sources.

    Areas of Operations

    VARTA AG produces and markets an extensive battery portfolio from microbatteries, household batteries, energy storage systems to customer-specific battery solutions for a wide range of applications. As the group’s parent company, it operates in the business segments ‘Microbatteries & Solutions’ and ‘Household Batteries’.

    The Microbatteries & Solutions segment focuses on the OEM business for microbatteries and on the lithium-ion battery pack business. Through intensive research and development, VARTA sets the global benchmark in the microbattery segment and is an acknowledged innovation leader in the important growth markets of lithium-ion technology and in primary hearing aid batteries.

     



    The Household Batteries segment focuses on the battery business for end customers, including household batteries, rechargeable batteries, chargers, portable power (power banks) and lights as well as energy storage systems.
    The VARTA AG group currently employs almost 4,000 people. With five production and manufacturing facilities in Europe and Asia as well as sales centers in Asia, Europe and the USA, the operating subsidiaries of VARTA AG are currently active in over 75 countries worldwide.

    Areas of Operations

    VARTA AG produces and markets an extensive battery portfolio from microbatteries, household batteries, energy storage systems to customer-specific battery solutions for a wide range of applications. As the group’s parent company, it operates in the business segments ‘Microbatteries & Solutions’ and ‘Household Batteries’.

    The Microbatteries & Solutions segment focuses on the OEM business for microbatteries and on the lithium-ion battery pack business. Through intensive research and development, VARTA sets the global benchmark in the microbattery segment and is an acknowledged innovation leader in the important growth markets of lithium-ion technology and in primary hearing aid batteries.

     



    The Household Batteries segment focuses on the battery business for end customers, including household batteries, rechargeable batteries, chargers, portable power (power banks) and lights as well as energy storage systems.
    The VARTA AG group currently employs almost 4,000 people. With five production and manufacturing facilities in Europe and Asia as well as sales centers in Asia, Europe and the USA, the operating subsidiaries of VARTA AG are currently active in over 75 countries worldwide.

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    Microbatteries and Solutions

    Microbatteries and Solutions

    MICROBATTERIES

    In the Microbatteries segment, VARTA AG is a leading international manufacturer of microbatteries for hearing aids and rechargeable microbatteries in the entertainment sector. We count the most important companies among our customers and produce batteries in numerous important electrochemical systems as well as designs and sizes. The applications range from hearing aid batteries and cordless headsets to automotive applications that are powered by microbatteries. The two areas ‘Healthcare’ and ‘Entertainment & Industrial’ work synergistically.

    MICROBATTERIES

    In the Microbatteries segment, VARTA AG is a leading international manufacturer of microbatteries for hearing aids and rechargeable microbatteries in the entertainment sector. We count the most important companies among our customers and produce batteries in numerous important electrochemical systems as well as designs and sizes. The applications range from hearing aid batteries and cordless headsets to automotive applications that are powered by microbatteries. The two areas ‘Healthcare’ and ‘Entertainment & Industrial’ work synergistically.

    In the Healthcare & Industrial sector, applications are getting smaller, lighter and smarter. The requirements for energy supply are constantly increasing and the battery is the strategic component of these devices. VARTA CoinPower combines the mechanical strength of button cells with modern lithium-ion technology and innovative button cell design with the highest energy density. Reliable performance in a small form factor with excellent performance.

    In the Healthcare & Industrial sector, applications are getting smaller, lighter and smarter. The requirements for energy supply are constantly increasing and the battery is the strategic component of these devices. VARTA CoinPower combines the mechanical strength of button cells with modern lithium-ion technology and innovative button cell design with the highest energy density. Reliable performance in a small form factor with excellent performance.

    SOLUTIONS

    Outstanding, innovative technology deserves a battery solution that fits seamlessly into the system and its construction. A highly individual, tailor-made battery that, as a driving force, brings ideas to life. The Solutions segment has extensive industry experience in the design of powerful, safe and demand-based lithium battery packs – for medical technology, robotics, connectivity or telecommunications. The product portfolio ranges from customer-specific battery packs, of which the development is accompanied by our experts from the first idea to series production, through to fully configured standard batteries that are immediately available

    SOLUTIONS

    Outstanding, innovative technology deserves a battery solution that fits seamlessly into the system and its construction. A highly individual, tailor-made battery that, as a driving force, brings ideas to life. The Solutions segment has extensive industry experience in the design of powerful, safe and demand-based lithium battery packs – for medical technology, robotics, connectivity or telecommunications. The product portfolio ranges from customer-specific battery packs, of which the development is accompanied by our experts from the first idea to series production, through to fully configured standard batteries that are immediately available

    Household Batteries

    Household Batteries

    CONSUMER

    With the Consumer Batteries segment, VARTA AG is one of the most important international manufacturers of portable batteries. In addition to batteries, VARTA’s range also includes rechargeable batteries, power banks, chargers and lights. The innovative quality products are developed and manufactured with the latest technology and the know-how of internationally qualified specialists. In addition to the innovative strength, the range, quality and design make the offer unique. In this segment, VARTA also relies on the production location in Germany.

    CONSUMER

    With the Consumer Batteries segment, VARTA AG is one of the most important international manufacturers of portable batteries. In addition to batteries, VARTA’s range also includes rechargeable batteries, power banks, chargers and lights. The innovative quality products are developed and manufactured with the latest technology and the know-how of internationally qualified specialists. In addition to the innovative strength, the range, quality and design make the offer unique. In this segment, VARTA also relies on the production location in Germany.

    ENERGY STORAGE

    In the Energy Storage segment, VARTA contributes to the energy transition by developing and manufacturing energy storage systems. The energy storage solutions from VARTA in the home and industrial storage market range from compact entry-level models, such as the wall-mounted system VARTA pulse neo, to our larger energy storage system VARTA flex storage for commercial applications. The AC-coupled systems have an integrated battery inverter and can be combined with all sources of green energy without an additional PV inverter. This makes them suitable for all new installations and retrofits. The intelligent energy management system also ensures optimal use of self-produced solar energy and is designed to significantly increase self-consumption

    ENERGY STORAGE

    In the Energy Storage segment, VARTA contributes to the energy transition by developing and manufacturing energy storage systems. The energy storage solutions from VARTA in the home and industrial storage market range from compact entry-level models, such as the wall-mounted system VARTA pulse neo, to our larger energy storage system VARTA flex storage for commercial applications. The AC-coupled systems have an integrated battery inverter and can be combined with all sources of green energy without an additional PV inverter. This makes them suitable for all new installations and retrofits. The intelligent energy management system also ensures optimal use of self-produced solar energy and is designed to significantly increase self-consumption

    Research and Development

    Battery Components, Cells And System Solutions

    The companies of VARTA AG systematically invest a considerable percentage of their revenues in research and development of new technologies for product and system innovations, as well as in new production lines and quality assurance.

    Basic research company for energy density, enhanced thermal resistance, and fast charge capability: VARTA MICRO INNOVATION, Austria, TU Graz: www.vartamicroinnovation.at

    Since 2009 VOLKSWAGEN and VARTA Microbattery together are researching the next generation of lithium-ion batteries for the powertrain of electric cars: VW-VM Forschungsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG, Ellwangen

    Technologies for the future: The most recent R&D examples, which have gained market maturity, include gas generation cells and battery storage for renewable energies.

    Central Research and Development department: 130 full-time employees in Research and Development (material and structural research, converting and storing energy [light, heat, vibration, etc.], and nanotechnologies, fuel cells, and printed batteries).

    LITHIUM-ION CELLS: VARTA storage systems have an energy density four times higher than that of lead-acid batteries and a discharge depth of 90 percent. Furthermore, the high quality standard of the storage system ensures that charging and discharging run reliably, without the so-called memory effect.

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