EnerSys Makes Significant Investment in Advanced Munitions Batteries Manufacturing Facilities
READING, Pennsylvania, August 21, 2018 -
EnerSys® (NYSE: ENS), the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications, announced its recent $6.4 million investment to enhance facility and manufacturing capabilities at two of its battery manufacturing locations in response to continuing growth patterns in its aerospace and defense business segment.
Already equipped with extensive computer modeling and analysis capabilities, EnerSys locations in Horsham, Pennsylvania and Tampa, Florida are both being expanded and upgraded via this recent investment. Improvements include a number of technological and facilities advancements, such as large-format automated production line expansions, additional square footage to humidity-controlled dry rooms, increased electrical testing equipment, as well as expansions in other ancillary equipment including ovens, resistance welders and tooling.
“We are experiencing strong demand for advanced batteries for multiple advanced weapon platforms as well as order growth for tactical vehicles, satellites and missile defense systems,” said David M. Shaffer, President and Chief Executive Officer at EnerSys. “In fact, we were recently selected by Raytheon to receive their Supplier Excellence Program EPIC Award, supporting the evidence that our quality products are being embraced by the defense industry. The investments being made at our Horsham and Tampa facilities are part of our plan to increase our aerospace and defense business and strengthen our global leadership within this market,” Shaffer concluded.
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ABOUT ENERSYS®
EnerSys, the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications, manufactures and distributes reserve power and motive power batteries, battery chargers, power equipment, battery accessories and outdoor equipment enclosure solutions to customers worldwide. Motive power batteries and chargers are utilized in electric forklift trucks and other commercial electric powered vehicles. Reserve power batteries are used in the telecommunication and utility industries, uninterruptible power supplies, and numerous applications requiring stored energy solutions including medical, aerospace and defense systems. Outdoor equipment enclosure products are utilized in the telecommunication, cable, utility, transportation industries and by government and defense customers. The company also provides aftermarket and customer support services to its customers from over 100 countries through its sales and manufacturing locations around the world.
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