NI-MH HaNdbook ENglIsH INdustrIal battErIEssaFEtY, loNg-lIFE aNd Po WEr PaNasoNIC battErIEs Pa NasoNIC IN dustr Ial EuroPE Panasonic Corporation, found ed in Osaka 1918, is one of the worlds largest manufacturers of quality electronic and electrical equipment. Its subsidiary, Panasonic Industrial Europe GmbH (PIE) deals with a wide diversified range of in dus trial products for all European countries. This company was formed in 1998 to strengthen Panasonics Pan-European industry operation, and today is active in such different business fields as Automotive, Audio/Video & Communication, Appliance and Industry & Devices to satisfy its customers needs. Panasonic quality certified by authorised companies. We are able to offer you a wide range of individual power Panasonic Energy Company (PEC) started its battery produc- When it comes to production our facilities employ leading solut ions for portable and stationary applications. Our produ ct tion in 1931. Today PEC is the most diversified global battery edge manufacturing processes meeting the highest quality range includes high reliability batteries such as Lithium-Ion, manu facturer with a network of 16 manufacturing companies standards. Our factories are certified to ISO standards. This Lithium, Nickel-Metal-Hyd ride, Valve-Regul ated-Lead-Acid in 14 countries. More than 12,600 employees are dedicated means that each factory has its own quality and environ- (VRLA), Alkaline and Zinc-Carbon. Based on this battery to the research & development and in the production of new mental management. The ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 series are range we can power your busin ess in virtually all applications. batteries for a new world. the minimum benchmarks that ensure our excellent product reliability. PIE o rganisation divisions Automotive Furthermore the majority of our factories is also certified to Factory Solutions OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series), an international standard for assessing a manage- ment system for occupational safety. This confirms that our PMG (Product Audio/Video & factories have been proactive in putting the occupational Communication Marketing Group) health and safety of its staff at the centre of the comp anys dealings. In addition our VRLA batteries are for example approved to German VdS standard and U.S. UL standard. Industry & Devices Appliance 2 3