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Blue Spark Technologies Opens Cleveland-Area HQ Facility Powered by ‘Innovation’ Funding from Ohio Department of Development

Ohio Lt. Governor and Westlake City Council President Will Speak at Nov. 24th Grand Opening Showcasing State-of-the-Art Development and Testing Facility for Blue Spark’s Thin, Flexible, Eco-Friendly Printed Batteries

Cleveland, Ohio, USA — November 19, 2008 — Blue Spark Technologies, the leading supplier of thin, flexible printed battery solutions, announces the Grand Opening dedication of its new world headquarters facility in Westlake, Ohio on Monday, November 24th. Ohio Lt. Governor Lee Fisher and Michael Killeen, President of the Westlake City Council, will speak at the event, which will showcase the growing company’s leading-edge technology. Blue Spark’s printed battery solutions are being implemented in innovative markets such as battery assisted RFID, ‘smart cards’, novelty items such as musical greeting cards, and pharmaceutical applications such as patches for drug delivery.

This new headquarters facility as well as the company’s recent investment in state-of-the-art production equipment were made possible by an $800,000-plus Innovation Ohio Fund Loan awarded by the Ohio Department of Development, directed by Lt. Governor Fisher. The Department of Development provides direct financial assistance to businesses – from small entrepreneurial firms to large corporations – with a goal of creating and expanding jobs and economic development in Ohio.

Gary Johnson, Blue Spark Technologies president and chief executive officer, states: “This move represents a strategic step towards our goal of growing the company globally by increasing our ability to bring our customized thin, flexible power sources to a wide range of industries. Blue Spark is one of the leaders in the printed electronics revolution. With patented battery technology acquired from Energizer and a firm commitment to green principles, we are now well positioned to help businesses bring innovative, eco-friendly products to market faster and at lower cost.”

“We are pleased to be here in Westlake – a progressive city and premier business location,” Johnson continues. “Blue Spark is part of the high tech revolution now advancing Ohio’s economy. Our printed battery was developed right here in Energizer’s Westlake labs and is backed by local venture capital funds. The State’s vision to support venture funds and
directly assist new companies are critical to our success. We are proud to be part of this exciting and progressive business and investment environment – and to benefit from its wonderful support and highly skilled workforce.”

Grand Opening to Feature Networking for Customers, Partners and Investors

The Grand Opening dedication event is set for Monday, November 24th at 9:30 at 806 Sharon Drive, Suite G, Westlake, OH 44145.

Joining Lt. Gov Fisher and Westlake City Council President Killeen will be Blue Spark’s executive management team who will play host to an array of business and technology partners, investors and invited guests. Over the past few months, Blue Spark has been investing in the development of its new facility, which now includes offices and ample lab space to accommodate its thin, flexible battery design and development, prototyping, assembly and testing.

Blue Spark’s thin, flexible carbon-zinc batteries have gained traction among OEMs, product design engineers and system integrators in a wide range of industry applications. The company has been designing and shipping product for nearly four years and is moving into broad, global commercial deployment .

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About Blue Spark Technologies

Blue Spark Technologies, Inc. is the leader in developing flexible, printed, “green,” proprietary power source solutions for battery-powered printed electronic systems. The company was founded as Thin Battery Technologies in 2002 with patented technology and technical leadership from Energizer (Eveready Battery Company). Blue Spark customers include manufacturers, product designers, and integrators across multiple industries including: interactive packaging, RFID, pharmaceutical, powered smart cards, and novelty items. Users of products powered by Blue Spark batteries enjoy increased efficiency, greater convenience and portability, improved safety, lower manufacturing and assembly costs, higher profit margins, and greater environmental responsibility. For more information, visit www.bluesparktechnologies.com or call +1 440 249 5400.


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