Saft in brief
For over 100 years, Saft’s has been looking ahead. Our longer-lasting batteries and systems have provided critical safety applications, back-up power and propulsion for our customers. As a leading battery company, Saft’s innovative, safe, and reliable technology delivers high performance on land, at sea, in the air, and in space.
Over 100 years of energizing the world
Saft is a global battery company like no other. Our long experience and pioneering spirit, combined with our unique industrial approach, puts us in a leading position to meet the needs of the most demanding customers. Our batteries and battery systems make a difference in every market sector they serve.
Established in 19 countries and supported by our 17 manufacturing sites, Saft has more than 4,300 employees around the world and more than 3,000 customers across a range of industries.
Since 2016, Saft has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of TotalEnergies, a global integrated energy company that produces and markets various forms of energy, including oil, biofuels, natural gas, green gases, renewables, and electricity. With 100,000 employees, TotalEnergies is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy to as many people as possible. The company operates in approximately 120 countries and places sustainability at the core of its strategy, projects, and operations.
Four areas of expertise at the heart of our activities
We are daily strengthening our competitiveness and continuing to grow our production, while ensuring the safety of our teams and our facilities. In order to meet the major challenges of the sector and the needs of our partners and stakeholders, Saft has organized itself into 4 business lines which generated 1,2 billion euros in revenue in 2023.
Aerospace, Defense, and Performance (ADP)
Main applications: backup power and emergency systems, engine and turbine starting for aviation, communication, scientific and observation satellites, satellite launchers, space vehicles, military aircraft, armored vehicles, Formula 1, Formula E, boats, ferries, cruise liners, luxury yachts, and cargo vessels.
Connected Smart Energy (CSE)
Main applications: smart metering, electronic toll collection (ETC), industrial Internet of Things (IoT), asset tracking, medical devices, portable military, oil drilling, security systems, environmental monitoring.
Energy Storage Systems (ESS)
Main applications: energy storage solutions for network services and renewable energies, micro-grids for commercial and industrial applications.
Industry, Mobility, and Infrastructure (IMI)
Main applications: emergency backup power, starting power and cycling in the oil and gas industry, power generation and distribution, backup power for the telecommunications industry, electrification of industrial vehicles, backup power for lighting, air-conditioning, on-board communications and critical safety applications for rail (subways, tramways, trains, ...), railway signaling systems.
Members of Saft's Executive Committee
