Cell manufacturers benefit from collaborative efforts to supply quality li-ion battery components

Montreal, QC -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/14/2016 -- Targray is pleased to announce that it has signed an exclusive distribution partnership with Litarion GmbH (Litarion), a leading German EV electrode manufacturer and wholly owned subsidiary of Electrovaya Inc., to supply coated cathode and anode electrodes to North American li-ion battery manufacturers.

Additionally, a US$16M (CAD $23M) contract for Electrovaya-Litarion's cells was received. This purchase order is effective immediately and will extend through January 2017.

Targray's partnership with Electrovaya-Litarion will cement the company's presence as a single source for a tremendous range of li-ion battery materials and components, easily accessible by North American manufacturers seeking a streamlined, cost-effective distribution channel.

In working with Electrovaya-Litarion to provide coated cathode and anode electrodes, Targray will also gain the ability to meet the unique specifications of its customers by tailoring critical variables, including geometry, weight, thickness, materials and substrates, and width, among others.

"Targray remains committed to the battery industry and the needs of customers within it. We're excited to be able to offer not only some of the highest quality li-ion battery materials in the world, from a leading supplier, but also a bevy of customization and specification options that are critical to our varied customers," said Andrew Richardson, President of Targray.

Electrovaya-Litarion coated electrodes exhibit an extraordinary set of performance properties, including outstanding cycle life (even at full depth of discharge), superior energy density and high power capability. Thanks to serial production—certified ISO 9001 and ISO/TS 16949—Targray is able to consistently meet the demands of customers through Electrovaya-Litarion's standardization of quality. The result, post-application, is a better class of product.

"Working with Targray to expand our distribution channels worldwide—particularly into North America—is a great opportunity for Electrovaya-Litarion and one that we're looking forward to exploring moving forward," said Dr. Andre Mecklenburg, Chief Operating Officer at Electrovaya-Litarion. "Targray shares our same values in offering fair and balanced distribution opportunities—we're pleased to be moving forward in a partnership that's sure to benefit the battery industry as a whole.

For more information about Targray's exclusive partnership with Electrovaya-Litarion or to inquire about the company's li-ion battery material distribution capabilities, please visit its website at http://www.targray.com/.

About Targray
Targray is a global supplier of lithium ion battery materials, serving the high-tech manufacturing and energy markets in over 50 countries. Leveraging over 25 years of experience in supplying new materials to high-technology industries, Targray brings globally competitive, cutting-edge battery materials to its manufacturing customers at a competitive cost. The lithium ion battery technologies in Targray's extensive product portfolio satisfies the requirements of the next generation of Li-ion batteries, while meeting the criteria of safety, high-efficiency, lifetime and cost.

About Electrovaya Inc.
Electrovaya Inc. designs, develops and manufactures proprietary Lithium Ion Super Polymer® batteries, battery systems and battery-related products for energy storage, clean electric transportation and other specialized applications. Electrovaya, through its fully owned subsidiary, Litarion GmbH, also produces cells, electrodes and SEPARION® ceramic separators and has manufacturing capacity of about 500MWh/annum. Electrovaya is a technology focused company with extensive IP. Headquartered in Ontario, Canada, Electrovaya has production facilities in Canada and Germany with customers around the globe.

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Materials supplier offers anode/cathode electrodes to manufacturers of lithium-ion batteries

Montreal, QC -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/14/2015 -- By establishing a strategic partnership with an experienced manufacturer of high quality electrodes for lithium ion batteries, Targray is now pleased to offer large scale production of anodes and cathodes, designed to meet the various loading needs and specifications of its customers.

In offering ready-to-use electrodes to manufacturers of lithium-ion batteries, Targray is seeking to further communicate its value proposition of providing high quality, essential products and materials, configured to meet the standards and requirements of the manufacturers it serves. Targray's electrodes will be available as single sheets or as rolls of pattern or stripe coated geometry.

Targray also has the ability to tailor its coated electrode offerings per customer requests, meeting demands that pertain to size, loading, thickness/density, choice of active materials and substrates, and continuous stripes or pattern geometry.

"The addition of high quality, precisely formed coated electrodes to our already wide breadth of product offerings is yet another step in the direction of being an encompassing source for materials for all of our lithium-ion battery manufacturers," said Andrew Richardson, President of Targray. "We're looking forward to truly being able to satisfy all of the demands of our customers in a way that makes us a standalone leader in the market."

Targray's years of leadership in quality of manufacturing, combined with the depth of experience the company has in the provision of material components, creates a high value prospect for any customer seeking the finest in coated electrode products.

For more information about Targray and its focus on supplying materials and components for lithium-ion battery manufacturers, please visit the company's website at http://www.targray.com/

About Targray
Targray is a global supplier of lithium ion battery materials, serving the high-tech manufacturing and energy markets in over 50 countries. Leveraging over 25 years of experience in supplying new materials to high-technology industries, Targray brings globally competitive, cutting-edge battery materials to its manufacturing customers at a competitive cost. The lithium ion battery technologies in Targray's extensive product portfolio satisfies the requirements of the next generation of Li-ion batteries, while meeting the criteria of safety, high-efficiency, lifetime and cost.

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Li-ion battery materials provider begins supplying super capacitor materials to manufacturers

Montreal, QC -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/31/2015 -- Expanding upon its already extensive array of li-ion battery material offerings, Targray is pleased to announce that it has also begun to supply necessary components for supercapacitors to manufacturers as well.

Targray's offerings, as they pertain to supercapacitors, will now include Aluminium Foil, Electro-deposited (ED) Nickel foil, Etched Aluminium foil, Activated Carbon and Binders—each crucial in the manufacturing of electric double-layer capacitors (EDLC) and electrochemical double layer capacitors (EDLCs). All materials offered by Targray represent globally sourced, best in class components.

"Targray is already highly respected as a supplier of li-ion batteries and in an effort to continue to stay competitive and bolster our reputation of being able to fulfill the needs of our customers, I'm very pleased to announce our entrance into the supercapacitor materials market, "said Andrew Richardson, President of Targray. "As we bring exceptional super capacitor materials to manufacturers seeking them, we do so knowing that we're setting the standard for quality."

In choosing to supply the li-ion battery industry with superior supercapacitor materials, Targray is seeking to spur innovation, resulting in improved energy density, reduced internal resistance, expanded temperature ranges, increased lifetimes and reduced costs within super capacitors.

Supercapacitors fall in closely with li-ion batteries within the manufacturing industry, bridging the gap between long term energy storage, provided by conventional electrochemical batteries, and short term, high current energy demands, provided by standard dielectric capacitors.

For more information about Targray and its focus on supplying materials and components for supercapacitor manufacturers, please visit the company's website at http://www.targray.com/

About Targray
Targray is a global supplier of lithium ion battery materials, serving the high-tech manufacturing and energy markets in over 50 countries. Leveraging over 25 years of experience in supplying new materials to high-technology industries, Targray brings globally competitive, cutting-edge battery materials to its manufacturing customers at a competitive cost. The lithium ion battery technologies in Targray's extensive product portfolio satisfies the requirements of the next generation of Li-ion batteries, while meeting the criteria of safety, high-efficiency, lifetime and cost.

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Lithium ion battery materials supplier announces innovative new product

Montreal, QC -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/28/2014 -- Targray is pleased to introduce Electrodeposited Nickel Foil (ED Ni foil) battery materials as part of its continually growing line of lithium ion battery products. The material is now available to manufacturers of lithium-ion batteries, capacitor manufacturers and those companies seeking a responsible raw material supplier.

In introducing ED Ni foil battery materials, Targray looks to lead a paradigm shift in the lithium ion battery manufacturing industry. ED Ni foil boasts a number of benefits over traditional copper or rolled nickel foil battery materials, including a thickness range of 4um to 50um, width capabilities up to 1000mm, superior tensile strength, exceptional anti-corrosive properties and excellent acid and heat resistance, as well as etching abilities.

ED Ni foil is used in a variety of high-energy, low-power lithium ion battery applications including cellphones, laptops and retail electronics, as well as higher-level applications, which includes supercapacitors. Nickel foil is also magnetic and can be used as electromagnetic interference material; for example as shielding tape for various electronic devices and as conductive tape. And while the practice of using electrodeposited nickel foil has been in place for years, Targray hopes to offer a more robust and tailored approach to providing this material to its partners.

"Innovation is the precursor to sustainable change and by offering a more technologically-superior material for lithium ion battery manufacturers, we're seeking to usher in a new standard for quality in this industry," said Karen Richardson, Sales Manager of Targray's Battery Division. "Electrodeposited nickel foil is a great leap forward for our lithium ion product offerings and one that we're confident our manufacturers will appreciate."

As a B2B supplier of lithium ion battery materials, Targray offers a full range of lithium ion battery and supercapacitor materials, such as anode (graphite), cathode (LFP, NCA, LMO, LMNO, LCO, NMC), separators (PE, PP and ceramic coated), electrolytes, binders (PVDF and SBR), Al, Ni and Cu (rolled and ED) foils, tabs (made to spec, with or without film), cans, Al laminated pouch material, etched Al foil and coated cathode and anode electrodes.

For more information regarding Targray's addition of ED Ni foil battery materials to its current product line and its leadership within the Li-Ion materials industry, please visit http://www.targray.com/.

About Targray
Targray is a global supplier of lithium ion battery materials, serving the high-tech manufacturing and energy markets in over 50 countries. Leveraging over 25 years of experience in supplying new materials to high-technology industries, Targray brings globally competitive, cutting-edge battery materials to its manufacturing customers at a competitive cost. The lithium ion battery technologies in Targray's extensive product portfolio satisfies the requirements of the next generation of Li-ion batteries, while meeting the criteria of safety, high-efficiency, lifetime and cost.

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Biofuels leader exhibits industry leadership with comprehensive accreditation

Montreal, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 07/08/2014 -- Targray, a leader in North American biodiesel supply and industry frontrunner for biodiesel best practices, has achieved its International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) accreditation under the SCS Global Services Responsible Biofuel Program.

In obtaining ISCC certification, Targray has again proven its dedication to meeting the highest biodiesel industry standards. ISCC certification provides proof of compliance with environmental, social and traceability criteria, and qualifies biomass or biofuel companies for legal recognition under the targets set by the European Renewable Energy Directive 2009/28/EC (EU RED).

"ISCC certification marks yet another step in a responsible, sustainable direction for Targray," said Andrew Richardson, President of Targray. "We're conforming to standards that go above and beyond simply being transparent as a company and have taken strides to respect not only the needs of our clients, but our environments and partners as well."

Targray's newest certification exhibits the company's focus on the reduction in its carbon footprint, as well as its adherence to minimum social, environmental and traceability criteria, avoidance in harvesting from highly bio-diverse or carbon-rich areas and its emphasis on international fair labor practices.

In order to achieve ISCC certification, Targray completed a thorough assessment and audit process, wherein the company's operations were extensively evaluated by an SCS Global Services auditor. SCS Global Services is the first certification body in the Americas recognized by the ISCC system to conduct biofuel certifications.

Targray now holds ISCC certificate number EU-ISCC-Cert-US201-70600159. For more information regarding Targray's recent accreditation and its leadership within the biofuels industry, please visit http://www.targray.com/.

About Targray
Targray is a global trading and distribution company, serving the high-tech manufacturing and energy markets for 25 years. Targray has expertise in supply chain management, logistics and global procurement. They have operations in over 50 countries worldwide including a large sales network in the US and Canada. They apply this expertise to renewable fuels in order to find solutions for their customers for the growing demand for sustainable energy. The company's reach enables them to bring producers and customers together for their biodiesel, renewable fuels and feedstock requirements—assuring a consistent and reliable supply. They understand the complexities of the biofuels market and use that knowledge and their experience to serve customers better.

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Biofuels leader exhibits industry responsibility with voluntary accreditation

Bakersfield, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/19/2014 -- Targray, a leader in North American biodiesel supply, is pleased to announce that it has achieved BQ-9000 Marketer Certification through the National Biodiesel Accreditation Commission (NBAC).

In securing BQ-9000 Marketer Certification, Targray has further demonstrated its commitment to quality biodiesel and excellence in biodiesel marketing. The accreditation represents a combination of the ASTM standard for biodiesel, ASTM D6751 and a quality systems program that includes storage, sampling, testing, blending, shipping, distribution and fuel management practices.

"We're always actively seeking to be a steward for responsibility within the biodiesel industry," said Andrew Richardson, President of Targray. "Being able to achieve this quality standard is something we are proud of and we're certain that it will project a message of responsibility to our clients. Targray biodiesel clients can be sure that the fuel they are buying is of the highest quality, has been thoroughly tested and that our organization is being regularly audited to assure quality throughout each link of our supply chain. At Targray we take quality and compliance seriously."

Targray's BQ-9000 Marketer Certification applies to its entire inventory and will span every gallon of biodiesel sold by the company. Targray markets to both United States and Canadian fuel industries.

For more information regarding Targray's recent accreditation and its leadership within the biofuels industry, please visit http://www.targray.com/.

About Targray
Targray is a global trading and distribution company, serving the high-tech manufacturing and energy markets for 25 years. Targray has expertise in supply chain management, logistics and global procurement. They have operations in over 50 countries worldwide including a large sales network in the US and Canada. They apply this expertise to renewable fuels in order to find solutions for their customers for the growing demand for sustainable energy. The company's reach enables them to bring producers and customers together for their biodiesel, renewable fuels and feedstock requirements—assuring a consistent and reliable supply. They understand the complexities of the biofuels market and use that knowledge and their experience to serve customers better.

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Biofuels leader expands to meet growing distribution needs

Bakersfield, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/20/2014 -- Targray, a leader in North American biodiesel supply, is pleased to announce a new inventory location for biodiesel in Bakersfield, CA. Service for B99 and B100 began in mid February 2014. Targray will supply biodiesel to its growing customer base in California using the terminal's 24/7 truck rack.

"Targray has been a major supplier of biodiesel by railcar to the California market. We are pleased to take it a step further by providing our customers with this strategic California inventory location, able to serve both the North and the South," said Andrew Richardson, President of Targray.

"We have several active customers in California," states Dan Murray, Targray Vice President. "We are now reaching out to them to make them aware that they can pick up full truckloads or even splash blend with us now in Bakersfield," concludes Murray.

Targray inventory will be in place mid-February, 2014.

For more information regarding Targray's recent expansion and participation in the biofuels industry, please visit http://www.targray.com/.

About Targray
Targray is a global trading and distribution company, serving the high-tech manufacturing and energy markets for 25 years. Targray has expertise in supply chain management, logistics and global procurement. They have operations in over 50 countries worldwide including a large sales network in the US and Canada. They apply this expertise to renewable fuels in order to find solutions for their customers for the growing demand for sustainable energy. The company's reach enables them to bring producers and customers together for their biodiesel, renewable fuels and feedstock requirements—assuring a consistent and reliable supply. They understand the complexities of the biofuels market and use that knowledge and their experience to serve customers better.

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