Reading Eagle, Pa., Business Log column: East Penn to manufacture hybrid battery

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Sep 23, 2008 (Reading Eagle - McClatchy-Tribune News Service via COMTEX) -- FKWBF | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- Sep. 23--East Penn Manufacturing Co. Inc ., near Lyons, has entered into an exclusive agreement with Furukawa Battery Co ., a Japanese battery-manufacturing company, to release the Ultra Battery in North America.
East Penn, the No. 2 employer in Berks County and manufacturer of batteries, will manufacture the UltraBattery.

The new technology enhances the ability of the battery to accept and deliver high levels of power with low levels of electrical resistance similar to a supercapacitor.

Traditionally, supercapacitor and lead-acid batteries are separate components relying on electronic controllers and complex algorithms to switch power between both units.

This new technology eliminates the need for additional electronic control and multiple energy storage devices.

East Penn said the UltraBattery is ideal for hybrid electric vehicles, which rely on a battery-operated electric motor to meet peak power needs during acceleration and recapture energy normally wasted through braking to recharge the battery.

East Penn said it continues to explore new alternative battery technologies, but it strongly believes there is a future for lead-acid technology.

Healthworks Inc ., Douglassville, a specialty health care services company, and Royal Philips Electronics announced a collaboration to provide clinical specialists with new education programs and training resources across a range of clinical subjects.

The areas include peripheral angiography, interventional radiology, electrophysiology and invasive cardiology.

These programs -- available online and through live, instructor-led seminars -- are designed for cardiovascular and imaging technologists, as well as nursing professionals, working in health care provider organizations such as hospitals, imaging centers and physician group practices.

The collaboration will include the marketing of a series of Web-based seminars, the creation and instructor-led delivery of clinical content, and the combining of Healthworks' library of multimedia content with Philips Healthcare's clinical offerings.

The programs will be offered at Philips' training campus in Cleveland and delivered globally on the Philips Learning Center.

Healthworks provides the health-science training, while Philips provides the equipment training.

John J. Woytko Jr. is co-owner of Nrgize Lifestyle Cafe , inside LA Fitness Center , Wyomissing.

Woytko manages daily operations, serving fruit smoothies with or without supplements, assorted waters, coffee, bagels, wraps, salads, fruit snacks, healthy snacks and energy drinks. The cafe offers free wireless Internet service and it is open to nonmembers.

Woytko was general manager at Wawa, Wyomissing.

Woytko and co-owner Scott Gaul bought the franchise from Kahala Corp., Scottsdale, Ariz., for $135,000. They have fi ve employees.

Penske Truck Leasing, Green Hills, opened a new facility in Austin, Texas.

The 16,000-square-foot facility, employing 15 associates, offers truck leasing, contract maintenance and commercial and consumer truck-rental services.

The structure features six vehicle service bays, a truckwashing bay and a two-lane fuel island with high-speed fuel pumps for fast service.

Seniors Helping Seniors In-Home Services, Wyomissing Hills, has established a new franchise in Charlotte, N.C.

The newest franchise is owned and operated by Sharon Mayfield of Mint Hill, N.C.

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