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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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PROMAT 2015
March 19, 2015On March 23rd through the 26th, East Penn will be exhibiting at ProMat 2015 held at Chicago’s McCormick Place. The company will showcase its extensive line of Deka Motive Power batteries along with its new industrial facility expansion, innovative manufacturing…
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Introducing A New Series of Deka Battery Training Videos
February 20, 2015East Penn is pleased to announce the release of a brand new series of Deka instructional training videos. These videos are designed to equip customers with a highly effective tool to educate and aid in selling Deka battery products. They…
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East Penn Awarded by Pennsylvania Water Environmental Association
January 28, 2015East Penn was awarded by the Pennsylvania Water Environmental Association (PWEA) with the Industrial Waste Excellence Award in June of 2014. The Industrial Waste Excellence Award recognizes outstanding performance in wastewater or hazardous/solid waster facility design, research, and/or operations as…
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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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East Penn Ranked in PA’s Best Places to Work for 14th Consecutive Year
January 13, 2015East Penn Manufacturing was ranked 17th among large companies honored, and 1st among manufacturers, in the 2013 Best Places to Work in PA. The company has now been honored in the ranking for thirteen consecutive years. The Best Places to…
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