Industry News
The Lead Battery Industry Provides Billions in Economic Benefits
February 1, 2018Enables More than 90,000 American Jobs A study released today reveals that the U.S. lead battery industry enables more than 90,000 jobs for American workers and contributed more than $28 billion in total economic output to the national economy in…
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East Penn Featured on Essential Energy Everyday Website
January 26, 2018East Penn Manufacturing Co. and MK battery are featured on the Essential Energy Everyday website. The article showcases the United States Power Soccer Association, which is an organization we continue to sponsor and support. All power chairs are using MK…
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East Penn Promotes Executive into Expanded Role
January 9, 2018East Penn Manufacturing Co. has promoted Chris Pruitt to the position of Chief Executive Officer and President effective January 1, 2018. Mr. Pruitt has been with the company since May of 1994. He joined East Penn as the Controller and…
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Motive Power Division Receives Industry Award from MHEDA
January 3, 2018East Penn has earned the prestigious MVS (Most Valuable Supplier) Award for 2018. The MVS Award is granted by the industry’s trade association, MHEDA (Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association). The award recognizes companies who have demonstrated an exemplary commitment to…
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Essential Energy Everyday Good Neighbors Video
November 2, 2017LEAD BATTERY INDUSTRY EMPLOYEES TELL THEIR STORIES IN NEW “GOOD NEIGHBORS” VIDEO Click the Link Below to Watch the Essential Energy Everyday Video: Safe, Sustainable, Good Neighbors A new video features heartfelt stories from employees and community leaders…
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7×24 Exchange 2017
October 12, 2017On October 15th through the 18th, East Penn will be exhibiting at the Fall 7×24 Exchange held at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge in Phoenix, AZ. East Penn has been a Marquis Plus supporter of this cutting edge industry show…
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East Penn to Celebrate 1st Annual Culture Week Event
September 29, 2017East Penn has dedicated the first week in October to celebrate our company’s history, cultural values, vision for the future, and most importantly, our people. Each day of the week there will be a special tribute or token to commemorate…
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East Penn Makes 2017 List Of Best Places To Work In Pennsylvania
September 25, 2017East Penn Ranked in PA’s Best Places to Work for 16th Time East Penn has been honored as one of the 2017 Best Places to Work in PA, coming in at the impressive 15th spot on the list in the…
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East Penn at ESNA 2017
August 4, 2017Join East Penn at North America’s premier energy storage conference. The team will be presenting the benefits of the Deka UltraFlex and our reserve power batteries at Booth #227.
BATTCON 2017
May 2, 2017On May 8th through the 10th, East Penn will be exhibiting (Booth #217) at Battcon 2017 held at the Renaissance Orlando Sea World. East Penn has been a major supporter of this cutting edge industry show for over a decade….
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