SAFT is the world's leading designer, developer and manufacturer of advanced technology batteries for industrial and defence applications. It has 15 manufacturing sites and 3,800 staff worldwide. SAFT batteries use Nickel, Zinc, Lithium and Silver based chemistries

The primary product categories are:

• Industrial nickel-based batteries for use in air and rail transportation, standby power applications and emergency lighting,
• Primary lithium batteries for the electronics and defence industries,
• Advanced technology batteries for defence and space applications, and
• Lithium-ion satellite batteries.

The company typically re-invests 5-7% of its revenues in research and development, thus retaining its global leadership position in key battery technologies.

SAFT's Specialty Battery Group (SBG) is responsible for serving defence markets. It provides batteries for a broad range of military needs including landing equipment and communications systems and batteries optimized for air, naval and weapons applications.

Saft America Inc. has offices worldwide for details click here.

Kaycom is responsible for sales and support of SBG products for all Canadian defence requirements. Kaycom also acts on behalf of other SAFT divisions on a case by case basis.