Valence Technology Announces Extension of Supply Agreement With Rubbermaid Medical Solutions
November 03 2011 - 4:05PM
Valence Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq:VLNC), a U.S. based global
manufacturer of advanced energy storage solutions, today announced
the extension of a supply agreement with Rubbermaid Medical
Solutions (RMS), a leading provider of medication carts and mobile
computing solutions for healthcare facilities.
"We have been very pleased with Valence's lithium phosphate
battery technology. The benefits of extended battery life, fast
charging, lighter weight, and reliability are exceeding
expectations as well as enhancing the productivity of our
customers. In addition, the degree of support from Valence's
technical team has been exemplary," said Sid Amasya, Director,
Supply Chain for RMS.
"This extension demonstrates the continued acceptance of
Valence's batteries within the medical industry. In an industry
where reliability, safety and productivity are paramount, we are
proud to work with Rubbermaid in providing an advanced technology
that exceeds very high expectations. We understand that Rubbermaid
and many of their customers are realizing significant performance,
safety and reliability advantages as a result of our lithium
phosphate solution," stated vice president of sales and marketing
RJ Adleman.
Valence's U-Charge® energy storage systems are at the forefront
of a fundamental shift away from lead acid batteries, which have
been the dominant rechargeable power source since the early 20th
century. Valence batteries are made of lightweight, non-corrosive
materials and offer power density, weight, reliability, long life
and lower lifetime cost advantages over lead acid
batteries.
About Valence Technology,
Inc.:
Valence Technology is a global leader in the development and
manufacture of safe, long-life lithium iron magnesium phosphate
advanced energy storage solutions and integrated command and
control logic. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Valence enables and
powers some of the world's most innovative and environmentally
friendly applications, ranging from commercial electric vehicles to
industrial and marine equipment. Valence Technology today offers a
proven technology and manufacturing infrastructure that delivers
ISO-certified products and processes that are protected by an
extensive global patent portfolio. In addition to the corporate
headquarters in Texas, Valence Technology has its Research &
Development Center in Nevada, its Europe/Asia Pacific Sales office
in Northern Ireland, manufacturing facilities in China, and global
fulfillment centers in North America and Europe. Valence Technology
is traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the ticker symbol
"VLNC." For more information, visit www.valence.com.
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About Rubbermaid Medical Solutions:
Rubbermaid Medical Solutions is the leading provider of clinical
workstations and mobile computing solutions for healthcare
facilities. Product offerings include ergonomically designed mobile
computing carts, medication carts and wall-mounted workstations,
which are lightweight, customizable and support multiple
technologies. Rubbermaid Medical Solutions
(www.rubbermaidmedical.com) is part of Newell Rubbermaid's global
portfolio of brands.
Safe Harbor Statement:
This press release contains forward-looking statements within
the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. Actual results, including realization of any revenues
from a supply agreement with Rubbermaid Medical Solutions, may vary
substantially from these forward-looking statements as a result of
a variety of factors. Other risk factors that could affect our
actual results are discussed in our periodic reports filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2011, and our Quarterly
Reports on Form 10-Q, and the reader is directed to these
statements for a further discussion of important factors that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those in the
forward-looking statements.
CONTACT: IR Contact:
Bob Gray
Valence Technology, Inc.
512.527.2921
investor@valence.com
PR Contact:
Jeff Fox
The Blueshirt Group
415.828.8298
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