Trio of light, power, batteries commands rechargeable market

Article Abstract:

The strong sales of small rechargeable batteries, such as nickel-cadmium (Ni-CD), nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) and lithium ion batteries are evident from the battery output from Japan. During the first half of 1998, Japan increased production of Ni-MH batteries by 14% and lithium ion batteries by 48%. Japanese production of Ni-CD batteries fell 15%, but this is due to the shift in overseas production by several Japanese firms.

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Hitachi Maxell steps up drive into rechargeable battery fields

Article Abstract:

Hitachi Maxell Ltd is fast becoming a major player in Japan's small rechargeable battery industry. The company started producing nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) and lithium ion batteries in 1997 and, after two years, has a monthly production capacity of 9 million Ni-MH batteries and 4 million lithium ion batteries. The company is planning to mass produce its polymer lithium ion batteries.

Strategy & planning

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