Safire Technology, Glatfelter team up for breakthrough Li-ion battery safety tech

Safire Technology Group, Inc., innovators in battery safety technologies, together with Glatfelter Corporation, have unveiled a strategic partnership to produce an advanced battery separator. This enhanced separator is tailored for Safire Group’s SAFe Impact Resistant Electrolyte (SAFIRE) system, targeting customers who prioritize superior performance and safety in their Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery applications.

Innovative Battery Technology to Elevate U.S. Air Force’s Li-ion Applications

John Lee, CEO of Safire Group, expressed enthusiasm about joining forces with Glatfelter, focusing on the synergy between Safire’s leading-edge battery safety solutions and Glatfelter’s history of innovation in specialty materials. The initial application of this new technology will be in Li-ion batteries for the United States Air Force, underscoring the partners’ commitment to pushing the boundaries of battery safety.

Glatfelter and Safire’s Partnership: A Merger of Expertise and Innovation

Glatfelter’s COO, Boris Illetschko, highlighted the partnership as an excellent avenue for combining Safire Group’s battery safety innovations with Glatfelter’s expertise in engineered nonwoven materials. This collaboration is poised to introduce a game-changing, impact-resistant Li-ion battery technology to the market, leveraging both companies’ strengths to offer safer and more reliable power solutions.