Founded in 1888 by W.W. Gibbs, Exide Technologies is a US-based global leader in the manufacturing of automotive and industrial lead-acid batteries. With its headquarters in Milton, Georgia, Exide offers a wide range of battery energy storage solutions, including transportation batteries for North America and stored energy solutions for Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific regions. The company's core mission is to provide reliable and sustainable energy storage solutions to meet the evolving needs of various industries.
Notable affiliated entities include Continental Battery Systems for US Exide-branded battery distribution, Stryten Energy for battery manufacturing, and Element Resources for battery recycling. Despite facing Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Exide has made significant contributions to the battery industry with its innovative products and extensive market reach. The company's impact is evident in its long-standing history and continued presence in the global energy storage market.
