Valence Technology & Tennant Company Sign Supply Agreement for Lithium Phosphate Energy Storage Solutions

Under terms of the supply agreement, the new Tennant compact floor scrubbers will be powered by the Valence Technology U-Charge® XP line of energy storage solutions, which are complemented by Valence’s custom Battery Management System (BMS) to monitor battery health and performance.

“Growing acceptance of our safe lithium phosphate energy storage solutions across industrial applications reflects the performance, reliability, flexibility and immediate availability of our family of U-Charge® XP systems,” said Robert L. Kanode, president and CEO of Valence Technology. "We are pleased to announce this supply agreement as it reflects the hard work and collaboration of both the Tennant and Valence Technology teams. This partnership with Tennant epitomizes our approach to work with our customers from initial introduction to final adoption and educate customers on the benefits of our technology over traditional lead acid batteries.”

“In the past, larger and heavier power solutions have limited the ability to develop smaller scrubber solutions capable of replacing the ‘mop and bucket’ method of cleaning,” said Steve Ulvi, VP for Global Sourcing of Tennant Company. “Valence Technology has removed this barrier by creating a smaller, lighter lithium phosphate battery. As a result, Tennant has been able to leverage Valence’s leading-edge technology to build a smaller, more versatile floor scrubber. We are excited to collaborate with a company committed to creating innovative solutions to solve real-world customer challenges.”

Valence Technology is an international leader in the development of lithium phosphate energy storage solutions. The company has redefined lithium battery technology and performance by marketing the industry’s first safe, reliable and rechargeable lithium phosphate battery. Valence today offers a proven technology and manufacturing infrastructure that delivers ISO-certified products and processes that are protected by an extensive global patent portfolio. Headquartered in the United States Valence Technology has facilities in Austin, Nevada, China and Northern Ireland. Valence Technology is traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the ticker symbol VLNC. For more information, visit www.valence.com.

Minneapolis-based Tennant Company (NYSE: TNC) is a world leader in designing, manufacturing and marketing solutions that help create a cleaner, safer world. Its products include equipment for maintaining surfaces in industrial, commercial and outdoor environments; and specialty surface coatings for protecting, repairing and upgrading concrete floors. Tennant’s global field service network is the most extensive in the industry. Tennant has manufacturing operations in Minneapolis, MN.; Holland, MI.; Uden, The Netherlands; the United Kingdom; São Paulo, Brazil; and Shanghai, China; and sells products directly in 15 countries and through distributors in more than 80 countries. For more information, visit www.tennantco.com.