Contour Energy Systems Parnters with GEM to Market Consumer Portfolio in Europe
AZUSA, CA – June 21, 2011 – Contour Energy Systems, Inc, an innovative portable power company commercializing next-generation battery systems, today announced a strategic partnership with Gem Distribution Limited to launch its next-generation coin cell product family featuring the company’s patented Fluorinetic™ technology.
In July, Contour will go to market with the new high end “Game Changing Ready to Use” program that will offer the European consumer market the “World’s Best Battery.” This leading edge range of AA, AAA and chargers will be come in unique, cool and vibrant packaging and offer the consumer a three-year warranty. The batteries that are manufactured in Japan are ready to use straight out of the packaging and stay pre-charged for three years retaining 75 percent capacity if not used.
Gem has a history of success that includes distribution partnerships with Microsoft as well as Logitech, Nintendo, Sandisk and Symantec. Gem also offers exclusive UK distribution of Codemasters, Livescribe, NCsoft, Take Two and Xbox 360, producing an annual group turnover in excess of £450 million.
Gem will supply the Contour range of products to an extensive customer base including well-known high street and Internet retailers, corporate resellers, mail order companies and independent retailers. They also recently extended their category reach into new sectors of the market including audio/visual, digital pens and video cameras.
“Contour is a company that possess some of the most exciting new technologies ever seen, so we needed a high caliber partner with respect in the industry to help us market our game-changing products,” said Simon Lee-Overy, Contour Energy Systems European Managing Director. “Gem was the only choice and we are excited to work with them in reshaping portable power.”
About Contour Energy Systems
Contour Energy Systems is an innovative portable power company commercializing customizable battery technologies for a wide range of cross-industry applications. Contour’s next-generation battery systems are designed to deliver unprecedented improvements in energy and power density, and are capable of performing in extreme operating conditions at significantly improved costs. Founded through the collaboration of Caltech and CNRS, the French National Center for Scientific Research, the company combines expertise in nano-materials science, patented Fluorine-based battery chemistries and manufacturing processes to significantly advance the state of portable power. Headquartered in Azusa, CA, Contour Energy is managed by a world-class team of battery industry leaders from Caltech, Energizer, General Electric, Hewlett-Packard, Sanyo and Valence Technologies. The company is privately held with funding from CMEA Capital, Harris & Harris Group, Schlumberger and US Venture Partners.
