Safire Technology Group Inc. and Glatfelter Corporation announced a strategic partnership to develop a new battery separator optimized for Safire Group's SAFe Impact Resistant Electrolyte (SAFIRE(TM)) for customers seeking increased performance and safety from their Lithium-ion (Li-ion) powered applications. The new separator material will first be integrated in Li-ion batteries being developed by Safire Group for the United States Air Force.