Saft

Established in 1918 and part of TotalEnergies, Saft is a global leader in advanced industrial batteries. With 15 sites and over 3,000 employees, they provide innovative lithium-ion and nickel-based solutions for aerospace, defense, energy storage, mobility, and industrial applications.

Company Location

Country:

France

City:

Levallois-Perret

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Company Overview

Saft, established in 1918 and now part of TotalEnergies, is a global manufacturer of advanced industrial batteries. With over a century of expertise, the company develops and produces innovative battery solutions powering critical applications across aerospace, defense, energy storage, mobility, and industrial sectors. Saft operates 15 manufacturing sites worldwide, employs over 3,000 people, serves approximately 3,000 customers, and projects sales of €1.3 billion for 2024. The company’s commitment to technical excellence is underscored by 40 new patents in 2024.

Battery Technology

Saft specializes in lithium-ion high-capacity systems optimized for energy storage and power management, nickel-based batteries for demanding aerospace and defense applications, and energy storage systems with advanced battery management technology. Manufacturing processes emphasize rigorous quality control and safety testing. Dedicated research facilities work on next-generation technologies, including solid-state batteries and advanced electrode materials.

Products

Current products include primary lithium batteries, rechargeable nickel-based systems, and specialized lithium-ion configurations featuring advanced cell designs for extended service life and reliable performance, as well as compact and large-scale energy storage units.

Recent Projects

In 2024, Saft expanded its Jacksonville, Florida facility with a new production line to increase capacity to over 5 GWh by 2027. It introduced the AI-enhanced I-Sight monitoring platform in 2025 and plans to raise energy density of its lithium battery storage systems from 3.3 MWh to over 5 MWh by 2026.

Investors

Since 2016, Saft has been a wholly owned subsidiary of TotalEnergies. Previous owners include Compagnie Générale Électrique (Alcatel) from 1928 to 1995 and Doughty Hanson Funds from 2004 to 2007.

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