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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 Ranked in 2018 America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes
May 16, 2018East Penn Manufacturing Co. is pleased to announce that the company ranks as one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2018 by Forbes and Statista. East Penn was ranked among some of the largest, most prominent companies in America. The ranking…
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BATTCON 2018
April 4, 2018On April 23 – April 25th East Penn will be exhibiting (Booth #221) at Battcon 2018 held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, TN. East Penn has been a major supporter of this cutting edge industry…
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March 7th Job Fair!
February 22, 2018
East Penn’s Facility in Oelwein, IA Celebrates Successful Start
February 16, 2018East Penn Manufacturing Co. is pleased to announce the opening of its Oelwein Fill, Form, and Finish and Distribution facility beginning early in January of 2018. The company held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on February 9th attended by Iowa Governor…
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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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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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