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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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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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Kia Puts Lead-Carbon T-Hybrid on World Stage
November 21, 2014Kia Motors recently stirred some attention at the 2014 Paris Auto Show when it displayed its Optima T-Hybrid (turbo-hybrid) concept vehicle, which utilizes a 48-volt lead-carbon battery system. The 48-Volt system utilizes UltraBatteryⓇ technology made by East Penn. The car’s…
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East Penn Brings Its “Passion for Power” to AAPEX & SEMA
October 29, 2014East Penn will once again exhibit at the AAPEX and SEMA automotive aftermarket and specialty product tradeshows from November 4th-6th in Las Vegas. East Penn will be showcasing its “Passion for Power” with an arsenal of displays and supporting material…
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The Battery Show 2014
September 19, 2014On September 15th through the 18th, East Penn exhibited at The Battery Show in Novi, Michigan. The company showcased its industry leading advancements in lead-acid battery technology and system integrations. Two demonstrations featured the East Penn 48-Volt system for moderate…
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In Loving Memory of Sally S. Miksiewicz
June 30, 2014East Penn is deeply saddened to announce that Sally Miksiewicz, CEO and Vice Chairman, passed away on June 20, 2014. Sally was the daughter of East Penn’s founder and Chairman, DeLight Breidegam, Jr. Her dedication and inspiration to the company…
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Lead-Carbon Natural Gas Hybrid Project Highlights Cost-Effective Technology
May 30, 2014ALABC Partners with Natural Gas Companies to Demonstrate Highly Efficient, Low Cost HEV RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC (May 29, 2014) – Fleet operators throughout North America will soon be able to reduce fuel costs and lower emissions with new natural…
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