History
Over the past 18 years, E-Tech, Inc. has evolved into a respected company, known internationally as a developer and supplier of cutting edge battery manufacturing equipment and technology. The company, under another name, produced 29 alkaline production lines for Duracell and Ray-O-Vac.
In the 1980's, the company, restructured as E-Tech, Inc., developed new equipment and world-class processes to manufacture NiCad and NiMH rechargeable batteries. Taking advantage of opportunities in China, E-Tech, with the Chinese government as a partner, established five joint venture manufacturing companies in various Chinese cities. The companies were successful, with the great majority of factory output controlled by the Chinese government. E-Tech had access to only a limited number of batteries for resale on the world market.
After its China success, and keenly aware of the rapidly expanding international market for rechargeable batteries, E-Tech concentrated on establishing facilities elsewhere. Because of its frustration with the China government as a partner, E-Tech made the corporate decision to abstain from any future joint-venture projects.
While working with groups in various countries, E-Tech continued its research and development program which resulted in an improved Formation Charger and the invention of an Impedance Matching Machine. Its cutting edge equipment and technological processes guarantee that E- Tech-manufactured batteries and battery packs are among the best in the world.
During this time period, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (TDA) funded E-Tech to prepare a feasibility study to determine the possibility of establishing a rechargeable battery manufacturing facility in Russia. Involvement in this U.S. Government program required that E-Tech receive approval from several U.S. agencies to insure that E-Tech was able to do the study and to make the project a reality. Since both the E-Tech equipment and technology are American, an E-Tech overseas project is encouraged by the U.S. government. The TDA point of contact regarding this study is Mr. Dan Stein, Regional Director, Tel: 703-875-4357. A copy of this study can be provided on request and could serve as a generic study for someone considering establishing an E-Tech facility anywhere in the world.
Capabilities
E-Tech, Inc can establish a state-of-the-art ISO 14000 manufacturing facility almost anywhere in the world which would be capable of manufacturing state-of-the art Nickel Cadmium (NiCd), Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH), and Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) rechargeable batteries and battery packs for the whole range of consumer, military, government, police, and industrial applications. All of the equipment in the facility will be manufactured in America to E-Tech's strict standards. The facility will initially perform two of the three three steps in the battery manufacturing process: assemble individual cells and then pack them into hard cases or shrink wrap. The other step, electrode manufacturing, can be added at a later date. In the meantime, electrodes will be purchased from a qualified supplier. In addition to the equipment E-Tech, Inc. will also provide installation, training, and assistance in marketing the manufactured battery packs. Essentially, an E-Tech project is a turn-key project.
