Saft America, Inc. v. Plainview Batteries, Inc.

TYSON, Judge.

Energex Batteries, Inc., and Bernie R. Erde (collectively, “defendants”) appeal from order entered denying their motions to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.'

*581I.Background

Saft America Inc. (“plaintiff’), is a corporation engaged in the manufacture of batteries and other energy storage cells. Plaintiff conducts its business in Burke County, North Carolina. Plainview Batteries, Inc. (“Plainview”), and Energex Batteries, Inc. (“Energex”), are also involved in the battery and energy storage business. Plainview and Energex are…