Advanced Methods and Equipment for Modern Battery Manufacturing

This presentation will highlight some of the latest developments in manufacturing equipment from Wirtz Manufacturing, which illustrate our commitment to supporting the advancement of the lead-acid battery industry through close tolerances and high-speed manufacturing processes, to produce the lowest-cost, highest-quality battery plate available on the market today. We continue to push the envelope to lead the Industry in grid casting, high-speed pasting, and paste mixing to ensure our customers enjoy the best plate-making technology in the world and position their Company for the future. Our India location continues to expand our product lines for plate making, battery assembly and formation.

Presenters

John W. Wirtz II

President, Wirtz Manufacturing Company

John serves as President of Wirtz Manufacturing Company, based in Port Huron, Michigan and represents the fourth generation of the Wirtz family to manage the Company, founded in 1932. John graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Supply Chain Management, and he began his professional career with the Company in 2005. During his tenure, John held various leadership positions throughout the organisation before taking over as President in 2019. John looks forward to driving the Company toward another generation of leadership and sustainability in the energy storage industry. Wirtz Manufacturing Company is a global leader in innovative manufacturing technology for various lead-acid based battery chemistries, including but not limited to traditional flooded, enhanced flooded, thin plate pure lead, and valve-regulated lead-acid batteries. Wirtz specialises in advanced manufacturing solutions for next-generation products such as bipolar and lead carbon technology. Wirtz continues expanding its reach across legacy and emerging battery architectures to ensure it remains a global leader in the energy storage market.