East Penn Manufacturing makes lead-acid batteries and related power products at a 520-acre, single-site manufacturing complex in Berks County, Pennsylvania, described as the world’s largest single-site lead battery manufacturing facility. The private, family-owned company also operates in Corydon, Iowa, and has vertically integrated battery production, recycling, and reclamation capabilities.
IATF 16949:2016
ISO 9001:2015
ISO 14001:2015
ISO 27001:2022
UL 2580
UL 1998
UL 991
East Penn Manufacturing CompanyEast Penn Manufacturing is a private, family-owned maker of lead-acid batteries and related power products, operating the world’s largest single-site lead battery manufacturing facility. Its vertically integrated Pennsylvania operation includes battery production, tooling, plastic molding and recycling, while Lancaster Mold—acquired in 2021 after two decades as an East Penn supplier—supports in-house battery-case molding and cover assembly. The company’s quality and environmental systems are certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 standards.UPPER LEACOCK TOWNSHIP, PA
C&D TechnologiesSince 1906, C&D Technologies has manufactured industrial batteries and energy-storage systems that keep critical power available for data centers, telecommunications and infrastructure. The company operates seven manufacturing locations, sells more than 5.5 million batteries annually and serves over 120 countries, while supporting systems through installation, maintenance and recycling. Its lead-acid battery recycling program recovers more than 98% of battery components and uses up to 80% of reclaimed materials in new batteries.HORSHAM, PA
Crown Battery ManufacturingSince opening as a small battery repair shop in Fremont, Ohio, in 1926, Crown Battery Manufacturing has grown into a privately owned maker of industrial, transportation and energy-storage batteries. The company keeps engineering and manufacturing in one Fremont operation, supporting 615 employees and customers through a distribution network spanning six continents. Its ISO 9001:2015-certified quality system and century of battery experience underpin specialized power for demanding equipment, including forklifts and mining machinery.FREMONT, OH
Kalas Manufacturing IncFounded in 1958 in the back room of a Pennsylvania hardware store, Kalas Manufacturing makes copper wire and cable, including custom terminated battery cables and welding cable. Still privately held and family-run, the company has grown to five manufacturing locations and more than 700 associates while keeping its production vertically integrated from copper rod through finished cable. Kalas operates with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification, and its Engineered Cable division is IATF 16949 certified.LANCASTER, PA