Current press releases
Leclanché will discontinue its activities in Itzehoe to further concentrate on the production of large format lithium ion cells
Yverdon-les-Bains, 30th of March 2010 – As part of Leclanché’s strategic focusing on the production of large format lithium ion cells in Willstätt, Leclanché Lithium GmbH will discontinue its small scale activities in Itzehoe, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Initially set up under Solid Energy, a spin-off of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, the Itzehoe
... moreLeclanché continues to expand leadership team
• Dr. Ulrich Ehmes will be responsible for Leclanché’s lithium ion cell production from 1st of March 2010
• Stefan A. Müller, Chairman of the Board, states: „The rapid expansion of production capacities in Willstätt is our highest priority. We are delighted to welcome Dr. Ehmes and we are... more
Leclanché has returned to growth – Former Daimler Manager Rolf Eckrodt to be elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors
Yverdon-les-Bains, February 18, 2010 – Leclanché has returned to the growth path in 2009. A substantial number of large-scale projects were secured in 2009, including one for the defense industry. Total consolidated revenues increased considerably amounting to CHF 16.33 million, after CHF 13.12 million in 2008. The company... more
Leclanché successfully completes captial increase, raising CHF 10.2m
Yverdon-les-Bains, 16 October 2009 – Leclanché S.A. today successfully completed the issuance... more
Leclanché to present lithium ion batteries at eCarTec fair
Yverdon-les-Bains, 13 October 2009 – Leclanché SA is presenting its product and
service range in the field of lithium ion batteries at eCarTec in Munich from October 13th to 15th, 2009.
On the stand it will be demonstrated how current and future fields of application for
lithium... more
Leclanché to carry out capital increase
Yverdon-les-Bains, 28 September 2009 – The Board of Directors of Leclanché SA resolved to increase the share capital from CHF ... more
Dr. Raoul Sautebin steps down following successful restructuring
Yverdon-les-Bains, 25 September 2009 – After the completion of Leclanché SA’s restructuring phase, Dr. Raoul Sautebin will leave his post as the company’s Chief Executive Officer after seven years in this position. For the time being, his scope of responsibilities will be assumed by the Board of Directors.
Mr... more
Leclanché completes sale of historic site
09-16-2009 – Leclanché SA has sold the last part of its historic company site at Avenue de Grandson in Yverdon-les-Bains to the real estate company Village 52 SA. The price for the approx. 20,000 m² amounts to 5.5 million CHF. The company has occupied the site – 72,00... more
Half Year Figures 2009
09-08-2009 – In the first half year of 2009 Leclanché successfully continued to re-focus on future business with large-size lithium ion batteries. The company secured a substantial number of large-scale projects, including for the Swiss army, and as of 30th June 2009 had an order backlog of CHF... more