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 support the advancement of the lead-acid battery industry, through close tolerance, high speed manufacturing processes, in order 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, paste mixing to ensure our customers enjoy the best plate making technology in the world to position their company for the future. Our India location continues to expand the product lines we manufacture there for plate making, battery assembly and formation.

Presenters

Mr John W. Wirtz II

President, Wirtz Manufacturing Company

USA

John serves as President of Wirtz Manufacturing Company, based in Port Huron, Michigan and represents the fourth generation of the Wirtz family to be managing the company, which was 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 organization before taking over as President in 2019. John is looking 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 also specializes in advanced manufacturing solutions for next generation products such as bi-polar and lead carbon technology. Wirtz continues to expand its reach across both legacy and emerging battery architectures to ensure it remains a global leader in the energy storage market.