NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (June 10, 2013) — Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp.’s NY BioHud Valley, a local association that recognizes and promotes the growing cluster of biotechnology, pharmaceutical and life science organizations throughout the Hudson Valley, has announced the addition of VARTA Microbattery, Inc. as a founding member.
In its work with the medical and healthcare industry over the years, VARTA Microbattery has developed innovative technology and customized power solutions for a number of high quality medical devices. It is the only vendor worldwide to offer a complete range of environmentally friendly NiMH and Lithium Ion rechargeable batteries for hearing aids. VARTA’s expertise in creating complex Power Pack Solution batteries with high performance capabilities makes it an ideal partner for the medical industry.
VARTA Microbattery’s Power Pack Solution batteries created for the medical industry use the most advanced electro-chemical systems, sophisticated power management, and sealed encapsulation, to ensure long life spans under extreme environmental operating conditions. In cooperation with its customers, all of VARTA’s batteries undergo proprietary testing and validations programs to ensure FDA requirements for medical device suppliers are met.
“We are very pleased to join NY BioHud Valley and work together with the region’s leading companies and organizations in the biotechnology industry, as well as those that serve it,” said William Flanagan, president and CEO of VARTA Microbattery USA, a global leader in the battery market. “Biotechnology is a rapidly evolving field, and there are many opportunities for new technologies to change a number of different industries, including health care. We are excited to be at the forefront of these innovations while collaborating with the Hudson Valley’s top organizations and business leaders.”
NY BioHud Valley serves as a partner to county, state and federal governments, working to foster an environment in which businesses in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries can expand throughout the region. The organization engages in pro-business advocacy designed to reduce legislative burdens, promotes collaboration between businesses and educational institutions and assists companies with access to venture capital.
“VARTA Microbattery is a great fit for NY BioHud Valley, and we are honored to welcome this company to the organization,” said Laurence P. Gottlieb, president and CEO of HVEDC. “This also demonstrates the extremely wide reach of biotechnology and the number of businesses and industries it has the potential to impact. We look forward to working with the team at VARTA Microbattery and the expertise this company brings in terms of energy technology.”
About Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation (HVEDC)
HVEDC is the leading economic development agency for the seven-county region of Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, Orange, Ulster and Sullivan counties. The public-private partnership markets the region as a prime business location to corporate executives, site selection consultants and real estate brokers. HVEDC also helped start the branding and promotional effort for NY BioHud Valley. For more information or to review available business sites, visit www.hvedc.com or call CEO Laurence P. Gottlieb at 845-220-2244.
About VARTA Microbattery, Inc.
Founded in 1887 in Germany, VARTA Microbattery is a global leader in the design, manufacturing and marketing of an extensive variety of batteries and energy storage systems supporting long life under extreme operating conditions. Their American daughter company, VARTA Microbattery, Inc., is based in Rye, NY and serves as the North and South American headquarters. A pioneer in state-of-the-industry technologies, VARTA’s products are widely employed in a broad array of OEM and retail markets including automotive, medical, computing, hearing aid, industrial and communications. From prototype to production quantities, VARTA provides standard, modified-standard and custom battery solutions for virtually any application and equipment. VARTA Microbattery GmbH is a Company of Montana Tech Components AG, Switzerland. For more information, visit www.varta-microbattery.com.
