Innovation

East Penn Invests in Commercial Truck Battery Technology That Helps Reduce Downtime and Emergency Repair
September 11, 2019East Penn is pleased to announce the new launch of its FahrenheitⓇ battery technology for commercial truck applications. With over three-quarters of all freight in the US being moved by commercial trucks, intense pressure has been placed on those who…
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EAST PENN LAUNCHES NEW LI-ION PRODUCT AT PROMAT 2019
April 4, 2019East Penn Manufacturing Co. is excited to announce the release of its new DekaⓇ Ready PowerⓇ Li-ion forklift battery. This new product is a welcomed addition to the Deka “Mountain of Power” offering, which includes a wide variety of other…
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DEKA HAS THE POWER TO MOVE MOUNTAINS AT PROMAT 2019
April 3, 2019East Penn Manufacturing Co., maker of Deka batteries, brings an array of products to ProMat 2019 that will help customers tackle today’s insurmountable challenges. Inventories needs to be moved faster, longer, and smarter with higher levels of efficiency than ever…
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Lead Battery Companies Renew Research Commitment with Argonne National Laboratory
June 28, 2018East Penn Manufacturing and RSR Technologies today announced they have renewed and extended their lead battery research agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory. The two companies, leaders in the North American lead battery industry, have been…
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East Penn Partners with ArcActive to Release An Extremely Unique Electrode Technology
May 22, 2018ArcActive from New Zealand and East Penn Manufacturing Co. from the United States have signed a commercial arrangement covering the further development of ArcActive’s extremely innovative carbon fiber electrode technology for lead batteries. Stuart McKenzie, managing director of ArcActive, says…
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East Penn and Essential Energy Everyday Celebrate National Battery Day!
February 15, 2018New Video Highlights the Role of Innovative Lead Batteries in Our Energy Future February 15, 2018 — On National Battery Day, Essential Energy Everyday celebrates the essential role that innovative lead batteries will play in our energy future with the…
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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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New Online Deka Batteries Lift Truck Selector Guide for Motive Power Products
April 30, 2015East Penn is pleased to announce the launch of its new Deka Batteries Lift Truck Selector Guide at http://www.dekalifttruckguide.com. This new, easy-to-search online guide helps users quickly find the right Deka product for virtually any Lift Truck application. Intuitive search…
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New Recycling Capabilities and Environmental Accomplishments Brochure
January 27, 2015East Penn is pleased to announce its new eight-page brochure that features the company’s Environmental Protection plan. The brochure includes the company’s long-standing culture of safe recycling, its many present accomplishments, and the positive role it will play in a…
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