Industry News
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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Essential Energy Everyday Good Neighbors Video
November 2, 2017LEAD BATTERY INDUSTRY EMPLOYEES TELL THEIR STORIES IN NEW “GOOD NEIGHBORS” VIDEO Click the Link Below to Watch the Essential Energy Everyday Video: Safe, Sustainable, Good Neighbors A new video features heartfelt stories from employees and community leaders…
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7×24 Exchange 2017
October 12, 2017On October 15th through the 18th, East Penn will be exhibiting at the Fall 7×24 Exchange held at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge in Phoenix, AZ. East Penn has been a Marquis Plus supporter of this cutting edge industry show…
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East Penn to Celebrate 1st Annual Culture Week Event
September 29, 2017East Penn has dedicated the first week in October to celebrate our company’s history, cultural values, vision for the future, and most importantly, our people. Each day of the week there will be a special tribute or token to commemorate…
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East Penn Makes 2017 List Of Best Places To Work In Pennsylvania
September 25, 2017East Penn Ranked in PA’s Best Places to Work for 16th Time East Penn has been honored as one of the 2017 Best Places to Work in PA, coming in at the impressive 15th spot on the list in the…
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