KEELE, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Contour Energy Systems (Europe) Limited, an innovative portable power company commercializing next-generation battery systems, today announced a distribution agreement with INEC Medio Informatico LDA to maximize coverage in Spain and Portugal. Founded in 1997 and based in Zamora, Spain, INEC offers the largest selection of electric tools, electronic products and network connectivity solutions in the region—with over 12,000 products in active stock—which positions INEC as one of the market leaders in this region.
Together with the INEC NiMH range of AA and AAA batteries, INEC will be stocking Contour Energy’s complete suite of portable power products, which includes its next-generation coin cell product family featuring the company’s patented Fluorinetic™ technology. This distribution agreement represents the latest expansion for Contour Energy Systems into the Spanish and Portuguese markets.
“For INEC Medio Informatico it is with great satisfaction to include Contour Energy’s products in our catalogue as we always offer to our customers the best quality products,” said Jorge Alvarez, INEC product manager. “We understand that Contour Energy’s products offer the best solution that we can provide to our market and anticipate that this is only the beginning of a long and successful relationship.”
“Based on its strong reputation and broad reach, the INEC partnership represents a perfect fit for Contour Energy’s distribution strategy,” said Simon Lee-Overy, Contour Energy Systems European Managing Director. “Contour Energy’s advanced portable electronics span multiple vertical industries, which are driving global demand for lithium coin cells in demanding applications for high performance batteries that can deliver optimal run times, long shelf life and high voltage.”
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, Sanyo, General Electric, ConocoPhillips and Hewlett-Packard. The company is privately held with funding from CMEA Capital, Harris and Harris, Schlumberger, US Venture Partners and EDBI (EDB Investments Pte Ltd.).