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Contour Energy Systems (Europe) Limited : cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww .. , an innovative portable power company commercializing in next-generation battery systems, today announced a partnership with fashion and pop star Irina Ortman : cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww .. . The endorsement by such a credible new star on the UK music scene shows the superior product performance of Contour Energy System’s consumer batteries and chargers in this demanding arena, where only the very best products and equipment is used on live shows and in the studio.

Irina and tour crew had tested many battery brands and found that Contour’s range of AA/AAA batteries : cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww .. has the best overall performance for their microphones and in ear on stage equipment. Irina was so

impressed with the performance of Contour’s pre-charged, ready to use rechargeable consumer batteries on her last tour she insisted that her tour crew and band used them in all microphones, in ears and portable devices. Irina says, “They are the best in the world for performance compared to the previous brand we used.”

Russian-born Irina has been very high profile in the UK music scene during 2011, with support showcases with acts such as the Sugababes and Alexandra Burke. Irina came from the electra pop scene and sound but has been working together with many leading producers with a cool mix of attitude-filled urban pop and big soulful ballads. Her debut single has just been recorded at award winning SSR recording studio where bands such as The Smiths, The Stone Roses, Simply Red, Happy Mondays, 808 State, New Order, Bill Wyman (The Rolling Stones) have used, as did the legendary Tony Wilson.

Contour met up with leading film crew from Inspired Film And Video Ltd at award winning Spirit Studios in the heart of the Manchester music scene to record and produce the promotional video for Contour Energy Systems at Spirit Studios, Manchester.

“Artists, tour crews, producer and sound engineers demand the best products in the business as performance and reliability for a live show or recoding session cannot be jeopardized,” said Simon Lee-Overy, European Managing Director with Contour Energy Systems (Europe) Limited.
“So to be selected by a flourishing new pop star and tour crews of the music industry demonstrates the superior performance of our advantaged Game Changing portable power technology.”


About Contour Energy Systems

Contour Energy Systems : cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww .. is an innovative portable power company commercializing customizable battery technologies for a wide range of cross-industry applications. Contour’s next-generation battery systems are designed to deliver unprecedented improvements in energy and power density, and are capable of performing in extreme operating conditions at significantly improved costs. Founded through the collaboration of Caltech : cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww .. and CNRS, the French National Center for Scientific Research : cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww .. , the company combines expertise in nano-materials science, patented Fluorine-based battery chemistries and manufacturing processes to significantly advance the state of portable power. Headquartered in Azusa, CA, Contour Energy is managed by a world-class team of battery industry leaders from Caltech, Energizer, General Electric, Hewlett-Packard, Sanyo and Valence Technologies. The company is privately held. Contour Energy Systems (Europe) Ltd. is located at Keele University Science and Business Park, Keele, Staffordshire UK ST5 5NL TEL.+44 1782 443090. info.uk@contourenergy.com : mailto:info.uk@contourenergy.com

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