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East Penn Named One of America’s Best Private Companies for 2026 by TIME.

 

East Penn Manufacturing Co. has been named to TIME’s America’s Best Private Companies 2026 list. Presented in collaboration with Statista, the annual ranking recognizes the top private companies in the United States based on employee satisfaction and company impact.

East Penn ranked 18th among 500 private companies nationwide selected for this recognition.

The recognition of East Penn as a private, family-owned company exemplifies the company’s commitment to serving its customers, employees, and communities through continued strategic investment. That commitment has helped uphold the company’s unique culture and distinct competitive advantages while supporting the highest quality products and service.

The rankings are based on an independent evaluation that includes employee survey responses from approximately 217,000 U.S. employees collected over a three-year period. The assessment also considers each company’s societal impact through research conducted in partnership with The Upright Project, which evaluates contributions across society, knowledge, health, and the environment.

“We’re honored to be ranked No. 18 on TIME’s America’s Best Private Companies 2026 list,” said Pete Stanislawczyk, Chief Executive Officer of East Penn Manufacturing. “This recognition reflects the commitment of our employees and the values that have guided East Penn for 80 years. As a privately held, family-owned company, we can focus on what matters most: our people, our customers, and long-term success that will benefit all those we serve.”

To see the full ranking, visit TIME’s America’s Best Private Companies 2026 list.

East Penn is a leading manufacturer of high-quality lead batteries and accessories for the

automotive, commercial, marine, motive power, UPS, and telecommunication markets. The

company’s quality and environmental systems for its entire 520-acre complex have been certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO/TS 16949:2016, and ISO 14001:2015 requirements. To learn more about the company visit https://www.eastpennmanufacturing.com. East Penn has a passion to empower employees, our communities, the purpose of our products, and our environment. To learn more visit https://www.eastpennmanufacturing.com/about/passiontoempower/.