BNET Industries
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$17.5M
- Private
- US
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Energy storage systems are changing our daily lives and changing the world we live in. Cobasys is contributing advanced technology and products that enable a world of energy efficient vehicles and stationary backup power devices. Cobasys is an innovative company providing advanced energy storage systems and solutions for the transportation and stationary markets. As a leader in developing processes, products, systems and application solutions, our company is able to quickly integrate new technology products and applications into the mainstream of commerce. Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) is the technology of choice for today's hybrid electric vehicles. Cobasys' patented NiMH energy storage systems offer many advantages: - High energy - High power - Long life cycles - Reliability - Outstanding performance - Low maintenance - Small size and mass - Safe and environmentally friendly As an energy storage solution company, Cobasys is capable of working with all chemistries. Continuing to grow to meet demand, Cobasys has dedicated personnel and facilities in the United States to design, engineer, prototype, manufacture, assemble, and test energy systems. Cobasys is focused on responding to customer's needs and problems, delivering the optimum energy storage solutions and results. Our company is quality driven and strives for total customer satisfaction for all our products and services and is guided by the quality principal... "Do It Right The First Time!"
President & Chief Executive Officer
Thomas S NeslageNumber of Employees 174
Peer Companies
NAICS Code Storage Battery Manufacturing: 335911
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Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Energy Conversion Devices, Inc., Chevron Corporation, Evergreen Solar, First Solar Inc and Virgin Media
http://www.profit.zacks.com/ CHICAGO -- Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news...
Energy Conversion Devices Announces Sale of Cobasys to SB LiMotive
Arbitration with Chevron Technology Ventures LLC and Litigation with Mercedes Benz U.S. International Inc. are Settled ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., July 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. ECD, a leading global manufacturer of thin-film flexible solar laminate products for the building integrated and commercial rooftop...
CWA Calls on Congress to Support President Obama's Plan to Invest In Science, Research and Technology to Grow Green Economy
Recent Research--Released by the Blue Green Alliance and Others--Indicates That "Green Investment" Nationwide Could Create Two Million Jobs in Two Years WASHINGTON -- Speaking today at the Blue Green Alliance's Good Jobs, Green Jobs National Conference, Larry Cohen, president of the Communications Workers of America CWA called on Congress...
Sources: GM poised to buy Cobasys; Troubled battery supplier hurt mild hybrid production.(General Motors Corp.)
Byline: Andrew Grossman and Robert Sherefkin General Motors is nearing a deal to buy Cobasys LLC, the troubled supplier of batteries for GM's mild hybrid vehicles, three sources told Automotive News. A source with knowledge of the talks said a...
Cobasys Announces Strengthening Hybrid Heavy-Duty Truck Activities with U.S. Army High- Tech Vehicles.
M2 PRESSWIRE-15 May 2007-Top Of Our Radar: Cobasys Announces Strengthening Hybrid Heavy-Duty Truck Activities with U.S. Army High- Tech VehiclesC1994-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:15052007 Market Gainer is quickly emerging as the one stop shop for international small-cap investors looking to stay...
Cobasys Tapped to Provide Battery Systems for U.S. Army Hybrid Trucks
ENERGY RESOURCE-15 May 2007-Cobasys Tapped to Provide Battery Systems for U.S. Army Hybrid TrucksC2007 JeraOne - http://www.jeraone.com
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Amerigon will sell seats to Jaguar DETROIT - Amerigon Inc. will supply temperature-controlled seats for the 2008 Jaguar XJ sedan. The seats offer heating or cooling options. Amerigon, of Northville, Mich., supplies thermoelectric products and heating and cooling products. ...
Briefly.(Briefs)(recruiting drive by AVL Powertrain Engineering Inc.)(Ajax Paving Industries Inc. and Dan's Excavating Inc. settles case)(investment bank to foresee Cobasys L.L.C.'s merger plans)
Granholm: German supplier likely to hire 80 Gov. Jennifer Granholm on Wednesday said that auto supplier AVL Powertrain Engineering Inc. is likely to hire 80 workers to expand its Michigan operations. The jobs are in addition to 125 workers previously announced that...
Chevrolet hybrid will get Cobasys battery.(News)(General Motors Corp. Chevrolet Motor Div.)
Byline: Richard Truett The gasoline-electric Chevrolet Malibu hybrid sedan coming this summer will have a nickel-metal battery pack supplied by Cobasys LLC, the supplier announced last week. Cobasys provides virtually the same battery pack to the Saturn Vue and Saturn Aura...
Cobasys calls on Wall Street.(Final assembly)(Chevron Technology Ventures and Energy Conversion Devices Inc. hires top investment bankers)(Brief article)
The two corporate owners of Cobasys have hired a pair of top-shelf investment bankers to "explore strategic alternatives'' for the North American battery maker. In Wall Street lingo, that typically means they are considering a sale of the company, looking for investors or pursuing...
Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Thomas S Neslage | President & Chief Executive Officer |
| Scott Lindholm | Vice President of Systems Engineering and Chief Sales Officer |
| Gary Absher | Vice President of Product Development |
| Jim Greiwe | Vice President of Manufacturing |
| Joseph S Crocenzi | Vice President of Finance, General Manager, Planning and Business Strategy |
| Ray Wagner | Vice President of Marketing and Communications |
| Erik J. Hansen | General Manager, Sales |
| Ivan Menjak | General Manager, Planning and Business Strategy |
| Matt Jonas | General Manager of Manufacturing |
| Al Harville | Director of Stationary Sales |
| Debi Davies-Martin | Acting Director, Human Resources |
| Deborah A Davies | Acting Director |
| Ed Cozat | Director of Engineering Services |
| Steve Allen |
Mr. Neslage has over thirty years experience in various leadership and executive positions in the energy industry, with an emphasis on commercialization of new technology. In 1994, he became the first Managing Director and CEO of Hydro-Texaco, a Scandinavian joint venture company between Texaco and Norsk Hydro. Mr. Neslage formed and led efforts of Texaco Global Products in 1995 and was appointed its President in 1996. In 1999, Mr. Neslage was named to Texaco's Executive Operating Committee and given the additional responsibilities of Vice President of Marketing for Texaco Inc. and served as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Fuel and Marine Marketing Inc. He became the President of Cobasys in 2002 and was appointed Chief Executive Officer in January 2003.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Cobasys LLC | President & Chief Executive Officer | Current |
| Texaco | Vice President of Marketing | Former |
| Texaco | Regional Marketing Manager | Former |
| Texaco | Executive Operating Committee | Former |
| Marine Marketing | Chairman of the Board of Directors | Former |
| Fuel Co. | Chairman of the Board of Directors | Former |
| The University of Tulsa | MBA | Former |
Mr. Lindholm has 25 years experience in product development, technical support and sales and 5 years with hybrid electric battery systems at Cobasys. He joined Texaco as a Research Engineer in 1981. In 1991, Lindholm was named Group Leader for product development of fuel, lubricant, and additive products at Texaco Research and Development in Beacon, NY. In 1994, he was assigned the duties of Technical Manager for Texaco Global Products in Novi, MI followed by a position of Global Automotive OEM Manager for Chevron Texaco Global Lubricants where he directed international development and sales of automotive lubricant and coolant products to OEMs on a global basis. He joined Cobasys in 2002 as Vice President of Transportation Sales and was appointed Chief Sales Officer in 2004.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Cobasys LLC | Vice President of Systems Engineering and Chief Sales Officer | Current |
| Techknow Forums | Vice President of Systems Engineering and Chief Sales Officer, Cobasys | Current |
| Texaco | Research Engineer | Former |
| Michigan Technological University | B.S. in Mechanical Engineering | Former |
Mr. Absher began at Delco Remy in 1973 where he progressed through increasing roles of responsibility in manufacturing and engineering. In 1990, Mr. Absher was appointed Customer Program Manager, responsible for commercial and engineering relationships with Saturn and GM Truck and Bus. In 1994, he was named Quality Assurance Manager for GM Ovonic, the predecessor to Cobasys. In 1998, he was appointed President of Ovonic Energy Products and Plant Manager of the Kettering, Ohio production facility, a leased facility later replaced by the Company's Springboro facility. In 2003, he was named Vice President of Product Development.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Cobasys LLC | Vice President of Product Development | Current |
| Cobasys LLC | Manager | Former |
| Delco Remy | Superintendent | Former |
| Purdue University | Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering | Former |
| Northwestern University | Kellogg Executive Development Program | Former |
Jim Greiwe is Vice President of Manufacturing and Plant Manager of the Springboro, Ohio production facility for Cobasys. Mr. Greiwe held various production and quality control positions within GM manufacturing operations before being named Superintendent of Manufacturing in 1981. In 1994, he was named Operations Manager for GM Ovonic in Troy, Michigan. In 2000, he was named President of GM Ovonic, a position he held until July 2001, when he became Vice President of Product Development. In July 2003, he was named Vice President of Manufacturing located in Springboro, Ohio.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Cobasys LLC | Vice President of Manufacturing | Current |
| Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. | Former | |
| Indiana State University | Bachelor of Science degree | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Cobasys LLC | Vice President of Finance, General Manager, Planning and Business Strategy | Current |
| Cobasys LLC | Comptroller | Current |
| Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. | Audit Director | Former |
Mr. Wagner began his career at National Broach & Machine. In 1991, Wagner was promoted to Sales & Marketing Director at Nachi Corporation and later to Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing in 1999. During his tenure, Wagner developed strategies for joint ventures in order to compete globally in the machine tool industry. Mr. Wagner joined Cobasys in 2002 as Vice President of Marketing. In 2004, he assumed additional responsibility for Corporate Communications.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Cobasys LLC | Vice President of Marketing and Communications | Current |
| Nachi | Sales & Marketing Director | Former |
| Michigan State University | Masters of Business Administration degree | Former |
| Wayne State University | Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering | Former |
Mr. Hansen is responsible for Sales of all Cobasys products. He joined Chrysler in 1994 and subsequently led the development of battery management electronics for DaimlerChrysler's electric vehicle team. In 2001, he joined Texaco Ovonic Battery Systems as Manager, Control Systems Group where he developed electronic controls for use in HEV battery systems. In 2002, he assumed responsibility for sales of transportation battery systems. In 2006, Mr. Hansen was appointed General Manager of Sales.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Cobasys LLC | General Manager, Sales | Current |
| The Control Systems Group, Inc. | Former |
Mr. Menjak is responsible for development and implementation of the strategic business plan, identification and pursuit of business opportunities and ongoing development of corporate strategy. He joined Ovonic Battery Company in 1997 and in 2000 was appointed Project Manager, responsible for commercial and engineering relationships with Chrysler for their Hybrid Electric Vehicle program. He was named Program Manager, Transportation Systems for Texaco Ovonic Battery Systems in 2002. He continued in that position following the formation of Cobasys until 2003. Mr. Menjak was appointed General Manager, Planning and Business Strategy in August of 2005.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Cobasys LLC | General Manager, Planning and Business Strategy | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Cobasys LLC | General Manager of Manufacturing | Current |
| Delco Remy | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Cobasys LLC | Director of Stationary Sales | Current |
| U.P. & S., Inc. | Former | |
| University of Phoenix | MBA in Marketing | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Cobasys LLC | Acting Director, Human Resources | Current |
| Cobasys LLC | Human Resources Manager | Current |
Ms. Davies joined Cobasys in 2001 as Human Resources Manager. Prior to joining Cobasys, Ms. Davies held positions as an In-Client Services Manager, Recruiting Manager and was a Project Manager for contract labor relations at a major automotive OEM.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Cobasys LLC | Acting Director | Current |
| Recruiting.Com | Recruiting Manager | Former |
| Cobasys LLC | Human Resources Manager | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Cobasys LLC | Director of Engineering Services | Current |
| Detroit Diesel Corp. | Director of Quality Management | Former |
| Wayne State University | Masters of Business Administration | Former |
| Michigan State University | Bachelor's Degree In Engineering | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Cobasys LLC | Current | |
| Hess Corporation | Former | |
| Texaco | Former | |
| New York University | MBA in Finance | Former |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Bachelor of Science degree in Management | Former |
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