Applications and commercial opportunities for lead-acid batteries continue to increase with the development of modern innovative designs aimed at meeting the new needs of the 21st century. Worldwide there is growing pressure to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases from vehicles and power generation. This reinforces the demand for more fuel-efficient cars and for the supply of electricity from renewable sources. Such well accepted objectives provide many new and substantial business opportunities to the lead-acid battery industry. Major aspects relating to these developments as well as the expanding telecom and motive power markets will be discussed at 11ELBC.
The Conference brings together key technical, manufacturing, marketing and R&D personnel to examine the strategic, technical and commercial issues of vital importance to the industry. 11ELBC features presentations by experts on current market issues, recent research work, new battery and separator designs, bipolar batteries and the latest advances in manufacturing techniques and equipment. Users of batteries will also find the Conference a prime information resource on the performance of current and new design lead-acid batteries.
CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
11ELBC will start with a reception for delegates and their partners on the evening of Tuesday 23 September. The first Conference session will commence at 08.45 the next day and the Conference will end at 14.30 on Friday 26 September. On-site registration will begin at 11.00 on Tuesday 23 September.
Details of the 11ELBC Technical Programme are provided under the Technical Session page. In order to accommodate the large number of high quality papers some sessions will be held in parallel. The working language will be English. All technical papers given at 11ELBC will be published on a CD. The edited texts of selected technical and research papers given at the Conference and accepted by the Journal of Power Sources will be published in their Journal.
EXHIBITION
During 11ELBC, there will be an Exhibition for suppliers to the industry of equipment, technology, materials and components. More than 60 exhibitors are expected to participate. For information about the Exhibition please check the Exhibition page.
FACTORY VISIT
The management of the ZAP Sznajder Batterien automotive battery factory at Piastow, near Warsaw, have kindly agreed to host a visit by ELBC delegates on the afternoon of Tuesday 23 September. Places may be reserved when completing the Conference Registration Form. Early reservation is advised as the number of visitors to the factory is limited. Coaches will leave the Hilton Hotel at 14.00 and return at about 17.00. 
ZAP Sznajder Batterien SA is a dynamic Polish battery manufacturer with an 80-year history. The company was set up in 1925 and has been producing lead-acid batteries on the same site ever since. Since 2000, when Lech Sznajder took over the factory, a wide-ranging modernization programme has resulted in higher quality products and a considerable increase in output. In 2007 ZAP produced a record 1.1 million SLI batteries for both the OEM and replacement markets using modern technologies and highly qualified staff. The company employs quality and environmental management systems consistent with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO/TS 16949.
POSTER SESSION
There will be an opportunity to exhibit technical posters at 11ELBC and to hold discussions with delegates. Interested delegates may exhibit one poster up to 0.9m wide by 1.5m high. Each poster must be related to technological developments. Sales and advertising material are not permitted. Those interested should contact Maura McDermott at the Conference Secretariat before 31 July. As the number of poster positions is limited, early application is advised. Delegates displaying approved posters will be eligible for a reduction in their registration fee, and a prize will be awarded to the author of the best poster.
INTERNATIONAL LEAD AWARD
This prestigious award, in recognition of significant achievements made by the recipient to the lead and lead-acid battery industries, will be presented by the international lead industry.
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Mrs Maura McDermott
Lead Development Association International
17a Welbeck Way
London W1G 9YJ, United Kingdom |
tel: 44 (0)20 7499 8422
fax: 44 (0)20 7493 1555
e-mail: 11elbc@ila-lead.org |
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