UNIROSS Study on the Environmental Impact of ... - Battery Logic

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All about
<strong>UNIROSS</strong>
www.uniross.com
2. The dynamics of the leader
Since 1968, <strong>UNIROSS</strong> has been the specialist in rechargeable energy: design,
production and distribution of dedicated batteries, rechargeable batteries and
chargers for photographic equipment, camcorders, MP3 players, toys and many other
applications.
Today, <strong>UNIROSS</strong> is one of the world leaders and a recognised specialist in
rechargeable equipment (No. 1 in Europe, No. 1 in India and No. 1 in South Africa).
In July 2006, <strong>UNIROSS</strong> was listed on Euronext Paris’ Stock Exchange.
With an estimated turnover of 100 million euros for the 2007-2008 fiscal year,
<strong>UNIROSS</strong> employs 750 people around the world. <strong>UNIROSS</strong> products are distributed in
80 countries worldwide.
3. A product offering for consumers, industrials and
professionals
<strong>UNIROSS</strong> offers solutions for consumers: the rechargeable batteries and
chargers that can be found in 3 retail circuits (Supermarkets, DIY Superstores
and Specialised Superstores).
<strong>UNIROSS</strong> also designs energy solutions (batteries and chargers) for industrial
portable applications (robotics, electronic payment terminals, lighting, e-bikes,
etc).
<strong>UNIROSS</strong> offers replacement energy solutions (batteries and chargers) for
portable equipment for professional use (scanners, all types of transceivers).
The <strong>UNIROSS</strong> group is No. 1 in North America.
II <strong>UNIROSS</strong>, an eco-citizen company
committed to protecting
the environment
Above and beyond its products, <strong>UNIROSS</strong> is committed to sustainable development
and is helping to make progress in reflections on these challenges.
1. RECHARGE, European Association in Brussels
<strong>UNIROSS</strong> is committed to protecting the environment and is a co-founder of the
European association, RECHARGE, whose purpose is to promote the use of
rechargeable batteries and to increase the rate of battery collection and recycling
(disposable and rechargeable) when they reach the end of their lifetime.