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Kokam America Makes Debut
A New Generation Lithium Secondary Battery
Tucson, Arizona and Kansas City, Missouri, October 2005 -
Kokam America Inc. emerges as one of the newest lithium battery
companies to make the scene in the growing lithium rechargeable
market in the Americas. As part of one of the world's leading
developers of lithium polymer technology, Kokam announced
the formation of a US based company that would support its
state of the art manufacturing facility in South Korea.
Kokam America will promote the patented superior lithium
polymer battery (SLPB) technology that was derived by combining
traditional lithium-ion (Li-ion) with an advanced form of
lithium polymer technology. As part of the patents held by
Kokam, the battery draws on a folder-to-folder continuous
manufacturing method and a unique thin-film lamination process
to produce a higher energy density secondary lithium cell
design. These and other patents held by Kokam have brought
considerable advancement compared to today's traditional lithium
technology. Kokam plans to play a major role in a variety
of applications using its patented and proven next generation
process & technology.
"We are positioning our company for growth," said
Dr. Joon Kim, Chief Executive Officer for Kokam America. "As
part of the ongoing efforts to be a key player in the Americas,
we are now strategically positioned with presence to gain
market share. We produce a very advanced form of lithium secondary
battery. Our improved cycle life, lighter weight, wider operating
temperature range and the true maintenance free design can
provide our customers with high quality batteries for a variety
of applications," commented Dr. Kim.
Kokam produces a safe and proven technology with a product
range from 20mAh to 240Ah large capacity cells. With intense
concerns in the marketplace on the safety of higher ampere-hour
Li-ion cells, Kokam is leading the way in defining safety.
The cells have a built-in improved overcharge protection mechanism
that helps in the enhancement of the safety features in rechargeable
lithium batteries.
"Our technology can be part of the cutting-edge performers
for many applications," said Don Nissanka, President
of Kokam America. We will position the technology for a variety
of aerospace and defence applications, including weapon platforms,
aircraft and future land warrior programs. Kokam has a very
unique technology with high power/energy density and accommodates
higher discharge rates. Additionally, our ability to manufacturer
in multiple form factors with ease could benefit industry
tremendously. We can deliver more run time, make lighter battery
packs, and provide a safer solution to the user. As a person
who has been in the battery industry for over 15 years, I
see this technology making a huge difference in the way future
applications are sized for performance," Nissanka added.
The Kokam superior lithium polymer battery (SLPB) technology
has been independently tested and qualified by several groups
for applications ranging from radio control planes to hybrid
electric vehicles. The higher quality and reliability seen
in the product is directly related to the completely automated
manufacturing processes Kokam has developed and implemented
in-house. The plant in South Korea can produce in excess of
50 million watt-hours of cells per year and can easily switch
from one form factor to the next. Kokam's future plans are
to duplicate this manufacturing strength in the United States.
For more information, please visit www.kokamamerica.com
or contact Don Nissanka, Kokam America Inc., 1141 SE Broadway Drive, Lee's Summit, MO 64081, Telephone (816) 525-1153.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Kokam is one of the worlds leading lithium
secondary battery manufacturers for industrial applications.
Headquartered in Siheung-Si, South Korea it has manufacturing
facilities in Nonsan, South Korea, and now expanding to the
United States with Kokam America in Tucson, Arizona and Kansas
City, Missouri.
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