northstar group august 2010 corporate presentation
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Northstar Group
August 2010
Corporate Presentation
Our background
Established in July 2000, NorthStar has rapidly become a leading global producers of high performance lead-acid batteries for Telecom, UPS and Engine start applications.
The Group employs about 500 persons worldwide with 4 major operations:
Springfield (Missouri, US)
Stockholm (Sweden)
Shanghai (China)
Nasik (India)
Distribution Centers in Panama, Brazil, Dubai, South Africa, Singapore
Our batteries and systems are now operating in more than 120 Countries.
Who we are
We are the fastest growing battery company in the Telecom OEM Segment planning to be No 1 Supplier in 2010.
We are today strategic suppliers for TOP 3 Telecom OEMs
We are more than just a battery company. We also develop and manufacture innovative telecom site solutions to extend battery life and save energy.
Our mission is to provide the Best Total Cost of ownership in all market segments we operate.
Northstar Group Business Structure
Manufacturing
LogisticOperating
Battery Design Advanced Battery design depending on grid condition
Most Advanced Environmental Manufacturing
Sea Transportation to Regional Distribution Centers for cost and
environmental efficiency.Temperature Controlled WarehousingBattery Installation in Efficient
Cooling Cabinet for extended life
Extend Battery Life+
Save Energy
Our Unique Value Proposition
Battery production plant
System Assembly
Distribution center
US
Sweden
Dubai
India
China
Singapore
BrazilSouth Aftrica
Panama
Global Operations
10 years Design float LifeHigh Cyclic performance
Range : 13ah – 170ah
Telecom Products Range
AGM
Silver Technology
PSOC Cyclic PerformanceSpecially Designed for Unstable GridRange 84-142ah
AGM
Blue Technology
OPZV
Solar Technology
Deep Cycle PerformanceDesigned for Off grid
Range : 200-2000aH
Stable Grid
Unstable Grid
Off Grid
AGM
Red Technology
15 years Design float LifePure Lead TechnologySpecially design for Stable gridRange : 50ah - 180ah
A complete range of telecom site solutions to extend battery life and save energy
Outdoor Solutions Indoor Solutions
SiteStar Cabinets
• High Efficiency Climate Solution
• Up to 95% Power Saving• Double Battery Life• Free Maintenance• Up to 4 Battery Strings• 115V * 230V
• Indoor Rack• Flat pack • AGM or OPZV Version• 19” Rack option
Flat PackINDOOR 12V AGM
INDOOR 2V OPZV
• Deliveries in flat cardboard packs in reinforced packing material.
• Assembly time on site is below 15 minutes.
• No special tools needed
Advanced packing and assembly system
The World most Advanced Telecom Cabinet Manufacturing
Battery Manufacturing, Springfield MO USA
The Most advanced lead-acid battery manufacturing facility in the World• 24 000 m2 / 30 000 m2
• Production capacity 900 000 / 1 200 000 batteries (Tot 2 100 000/ year)
• State-of-the-art battery manufacturing plants
• The latest in robotic processing and manufacturing technology
• The latest in computer-controlled monitoring equipment, with 24 / 7 active monitoring
• Most Environmentally Advanced Battery Plant– Waste-water systems. The water is cleaner leaving the plant then coming in– PVC liners beneath all floor areas, ensuring no ground contamination– Environmental medal from State of Missouri
SGF 1, Built 2000, expansions 2004&2006 SGF 2, Built 2008-2009, opened August 2009
The Worlds most advanced Battery manufacturing
80,000 CFM Baghouse to draw lead dust from operations
Two more 60,000 CFM Baghouses to draw lead dust from operations
10,000 CFM Baghouse to draw lead dust from Oxide Storage room and delivery
Springfield II - Advanced Air Handling System
Oxide Storage Silos. Room has epoxy coated floor, drains tied to WWT for wash down and a rubber membrane underneath the 14” concrete slab all to ensure that no contaminants ever get to the environment.
Waste Water Treatment and Acid Mix Room. Room has epoxy coated floor, drains tied to WWT for wash down and a rubber membrane underneath the concrete slab all to ensure that no contaminants ever get to the environment. Berm wall to help contain acid should there ever be a spill.
Waste Water Treatment and Gound Contamination Preventing
NorthStar is awarded ‘Choose Environmental Excellence’ due to the world class environmental design in 2004. The new “Springfield 2” is equipped with more advanced procedures.