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Motive Power Division Receives Prominent Industry Award from MHEDA
January 13, 2016East Penn has earned the prestigious MVS (Most Valuable Supplier) Award for 2016. The MVS Award is granted by the industry’s trade association, MHEDA (Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association). This newly initiated Award recognizes companies who have demonstrated an exemplary…
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East Penn Welcomes Bjorkman Industrial Power Corporation to the Motive Power Family
November 16, 2015East Penn is pleased to announce a new partnership with Bjorkman Industrial Power Corporation (BIP), headquartered in Weymouth, MA. BIP will become part of the Network representing Deka motive power batteries. BIP will be the exclusive Deka Motive Power representative…
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East Penn Brings Its “Passion for Power” to AAPEX
October 30, 2015East Penn will once again exhibit at the AAPEX automotive aftermarket and specialty product trade show from November 3rd-5th in Las Vegas. East Penn will be showcasing its “Passion for Power” with an arsenal of displays and supporting material featuring…
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East Penn Introduces New Video on How to Install a Battery Cable Splice Repair Kit
October 8, 2015We are pleased to announce the release of a brand new Training video demonstrating the proper way to install a Battery Cable Splice Repair Kit. One of the most common battery repairs is fixing a damaged or corroded battery terminal…
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East Penn Hosts On-Site Job Fair
October 7, 2015Wednesday, October 21st 11am-2pm AND 4pm-7pm Located at the Kutztown Wire & Cable location on 191 Willow Street, Kutztown PA Full-Time Maintenance Mechanics & Electrical-Mechanical Technicians East Penn Manufacturing Co has immediate openings for full-time Maintenance Mechanics & Electrical-Mechanical…
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In Loving Memory of DeLight E. Breidegam, Jr.
September 16, 2015East Penn Manufacturing is deeply saddened to announce that DeLight E. Breidegam, Jr., Chairman Emeritus and Founder of East Penn Manufacturing, passed away on September 9, 2015. DeLight started East Penn with his father, DeLight Sr., in 1946. He laid…
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Latest EPA Statistics Confirm Lead-Acid Batteries as the Most Recycled Product in the U.S.A.
July 6, 2015In the June 2015 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report titled Advancing Sustainable Materials Management: 2013 Fact Sheet, assessing disposal and recycling trends in the U.S.A., the EPA compared recycling rates for a multitude of products and materials. It found that…
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East Penn Introduces The Second Series of Four Deka Battery Training Videos
May 14, 2015We are pleased to announce the release of a second series of new instructional training videos. A range of key topics are covered in this next series of training videos, such as making the right marine battery choice, benefits of…
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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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BATTCON 2015
April 24, 2015On May 12th through the 14th, East Penn will be exhibiting at Battcon 2015 held at the Orlando Hilton Bonnet Creek. East Penn has been a major supporter of this cutting edge industry show for over a decade. The company…
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