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GNB wins second Tesco Value Award (1st April 2012)
GNB Industrial Power, a division of Exide Technologies, has been awarded its second consecutive "Tesco Value Award" in recognition of its continued support and expert assistance to Tesco's Distribution teams nation
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New salesmen (1st February 2012)
GNB Industrial Power (UK), a division of Exide Technologies, has announced it is extending its national sales team with the addition of two new senior key account managers.
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Keep moving in the cold (1st February 2012)
Operating Motive Power battery machinery at low temperatures can be a challenge. "When a battery-electric truck is operating in low temperatures, the battery's electrolyte temperature falls and its available capacity de
Clean & quiet (1st January 2012)
According to Peter Atack, product & technical manager of complete power solutions provider, GNB Industrial Power, when it comes to powering warehouse vehicle fleets, battery power dominates the market and this is likely
New battery rental service from GNB (1st October 2011)
GNB Industrial Power (formerly know as Exide) has launched a new traction battery rental solution.
Power Gap rental option (1st May 2011)
Exide Technologies has launched a new traction battery rental solution. 'Power Gap' offers managers of materials handling equipment the opportunity to bridge any gap they may have in their energy requirements without a ma
Quality certification awarded (1st March 2011)
The GNB Industrial Power division of Exide Technologies has been awarded certification for BT products by Toyota Material Handling Europe AB (TMHE).
Certified quality (1st January 2011)
GNB Industrial Power, a division of Exide Technologies, has been named a certified supplier by the Toyota Group for BT products. The Toyota Group's TMHE supplier certification program seeks to improve quality and on-tim
Exide aligns global industrial businesses (1st December 2010)
Global stored electrical-energy solutions player Exide Technologies has announced it will align its global industrial businesses under a common name effective immediately. The new name for this division of Exide Techno
Lithium ion batteries in star role (1st October 2010)
Exide Technologies will be demonstrating its wide ranging product portfolio at IMHX.
Bringing a wealth of experience (1st September 2010)
Few employees can boast 22 years with the same employer, yet the appointment of Andrew Clarke of Exide Technologies to the position of account manager marks the pinnacle of a career that started on the shop floor that l
Power filler (1st September 2010)
Exide Technologies has launched a new traction battery rental solution – 'Power Gap' offers managers of materials handling equipment fleets the opportunity to bridge any gap they may have in their energy requirements,
Recup batteries are maintenance free (1st August 2010)
Exide Technologies has launched a new range of monobloc batteries featuring spiral wound AGM technologies. The drysafe RECUP (short for recuperation) batteries require no maintenance (including topping up) as the electr
Frankie goes to Holyrood (1st August 2010)
Frank De Souza is a key account manager at Exide Technologies (CMP Batteries) and is a well-known face in the materials handling industry in the South having covered this area for over 26 years.He is now transferring no
Battery built for electric pallet trucks (1st May 2010)
Exide Technologies has launched a new range of monobloc batteries featuring spiral wound AGM technologies. The drysafe RECUP (short for recuperation) batteries require no maintenance (including topping up) as the elec
Spiral wound technology (1st March 2010)
Battery lasts for 15 years (1st February 2010)
Exide staff were surprised to get a request from a Mauritius engineering company wanting a price for a replacement battery for a customer's Toyota forklift truck - with an original battery that was 15 years old.
Batteries save the day (1st January 2010)
It isn't often that a random customer enquiry results in a whole change of sales strategy for a company, but that is exactly what happened at JTT Equipment Services of Grantham.
Long service (1st December 2009)
Exide Technologies recently received a request from a Mauritius engineering company wanting a price for a replacement battery on a customer's Toyota forklift truck – whose original battery was 15 years old! Unsurprising
Get organised for long battery life (1st October 2009)
Following the success of its 2100.Net battery management system, Exide Technologies has launched two additional systems, one of which is suitable for smaller fleets – iBOS Basic and iBOS Pro.
Better battery utilisation (1st September 2009)
Exide Technologies (CMP Batteries) is helping to keep the fleet running at Sainsbury's eco-friendly Swan Valley DC.
Chargers get five year warranty as standard (1st August 2009)
Exide Technologies has introduced a standard five year warranty on its SP high frequency chargers.
Every drop of power helps (1st August 2009)
Exide Technologies (CMP Batteries) recently received a 'Values Award' from Tesco for their assistance in helping keep operations running as smoothly as possible over the very busy Christmas period. This was achieved b
Five year warranty as standard (1st June 2009)
Playing a powerful role (1st April 2009)
Exide Technologies (CMP Batteries) plays a key role in the power requirements of the materials handling fleet at Sainsbury's distribution centre at Northampton.
Tips for smoother cool running (1st April 2009)
When a battery-electric truck is operating in low temperatures, the battery's electrolyte temperature falls and its available capacity can decrease. But Exide Technologies has some advice on how to optimise cold store
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Batteries directive covered (1st April 2009)
"With regard to the new Batteries Directive that came into force in September, we can reassure our customers that not only will Exide be complying with the Directive, but in fact, we have already been offering a colle
Battery brings energy gains (1st April 2009)
Exide Technologies (CMP Batteries) can now offer customers a Copper Stretched Metal battery as part of its Classic range. It incorporates a negative copper expanded metal grid design to boost performance.
Copper stretch batteries give power boost (31st March 2009)
Exide Technologies (CMP Batteries) can now offer customers a Copper Stretched Metal battery as part of the Classic range. The battery incorporates a negative copper expanded metal grid design - allowing improved performance over other traditional vented lead acid batteries.
From Newsletter Stories
Charger room safety station (1st February 2009)
Health and Safety is particularly important when undertaking battery charging and maintenance.
Exide powers up (1st October 2008)
Exide Technologies (CMP Batteries) has made two new appointments to strengthen its service to customers. Richard Jones (pictured, below) has been appointed as senior key account manager and Jon Wells (pictured, right)
New battery for heavy duty operations (1st August 2008)
Exide Technologies (CMP Batteries) has introduced a 'Copper Stretched Metal' battery as part of its 'Classic' range. To improve performance over other traditional vented lead acid batteries, it incorporates a negative
HF power for SGV fleet (1st June 2008)
A food manufacturer has invested in 25 self-guided vehicles for one of its UK production facilities. The SGV system, provided by FMC Technologies, replaces an obsolete wire guided AGV system.
Enhanced flooded battery (1st April 2008)
Exide Technologies (CMP Batteries) can now offer customers a 'Copper Stretched Metal' battery as part of the Classic range. It is special in that it has a negative copper expanded metal grid design for high performan
All change with new grading scheme to reduce carbon footprint (1st February 2008)
Launched at IMHX 2007, Exide's Environmental Grading Scheme has been chosen as a finalist in the 'Environment' category of this year's Fork Lift Truck Association Awards. Exide Technologies says the scheme will allow customers to make an informed choice on the right energy solutions for their business
Minimising maintenance (1st February 2008)
Working quietly (literally) behind the scenes at the new Eurostar terminal at St Pancras is a new fleet of Linde materials handling equipment, powered by Exide Technologies’ Sonnenschein Dryfit gel batteries. These are maintenance free and do not produce any gas when being charged. Exide Technologies also provided the associated chargers – both standard and high efficiency.
From Lifting & Moving
Environmental rating scheme for batteries (17th January 2008)
Exide will be showcasing its Environmental Grading Scheme at Logistics Link South...
Environmental grading scheme up for award (27th November 2007)
CMP Batteries Ltd., part of Exide Technologies, has introduced a new product rating classification which has been designated as a finalist in the ‘Environment’ category of the 2008 Fork Lift Truck Association Awards...
Empowering food manufacturing (1st October 2007)
Batteries and HF chargers from Chloride Motive Power are powering a fleet of 25 new self-guided vehicles (SGVs) at a food manufacturer. Capable of transferring over 100 pallets an hour from the ends of production line pall
Enhanced flooded battery (1st June 2007)
Chloride Motive Power has extended its Classic range to include a Copper Stretched Metal battery. It incorporates a negative copper expanded metal grid design said to allow improved performance over other traditional
Choose life: choose a smart HF charger (1st June 2007)
Chloride Motive Power has updated its high frequency 2100 HP charger to offer customers operational improvments and a new user interface.
Flooded battery for current-hungry trucks (24th April 2007)
Chloride Motive Power has launched a ‘Copper Stretched Metal’ battery, specifically designed for use during heavy-duty warehouse operations involving high current-draw applications...
Safety in the charger room (1st April 2007)
It is vital that health and safety guidelines are adhered to at all times in the work place, especially when personnel are operating in areas with hazardous substances such as acid. Chloride Motive Power (CMP) has come up wi
From Features
New weatherproof charger (1st April 2007)
Chloride Motive Power has introduced a new range of weatherproof chargers designed for use outdoors. These specialist chargers are suitable for any sector that has an electric vehicle fleet working predominantly outside and
CMP Batteries makes the grade (14th March 2007)
CMP Batteries, part of the Exide Technologies Group unveiled a product rating classification system at IMHX...
Energy gain with CMP's CSM (1st February 2007)
Chloride Motive Power will be exhibiting its CSM battery technology on stand 19L110 at IMHX. The 'Copper Stretched Metal' battery is part of the 'Classic' range, but incorporates a negative copper expanded metal grid design
Enhanced charger room safety (1st December 2006)
Undertaking battery charging and maintenance poses a significant health and safety challenge. To help employers meet CoSHH regulations in this area, Chloride Motive Power (CMP) can offer factories and warehouses that use tra
Fleet investment (1st October 2006)
Chloride Motive Power (CMP) has invested in a fleet of new Vauxhall vans for its Service Technicians with a new livery – featuring the brands offered by the Exide Group.
Clean, quiet power (1st August 2006)
With a number of forklift power options available to choose from, Ian Brazier, product & applications manager at CMP Batteries, explains why battery power remains the number one choice for users of materials handling equipmen
Free safety posters (1st April 2006)
Chloride Motive Power is offering industrial users of traction batteries a series of safety posters for use in charging rooms or areas.
CMP's new look charger range (1st February 2006)
Following its new consolidated range of chargers in spring of 2005, CMP has now completed the next stage of the development programme by unveiling the new design, livery and coding. This will harmonise the range across Europe and make charger selecti
CMP renews Tesco agreement (1st October 2005)
Chloride Motive Power has renewed its sole supplier agreement for a further three years with Tesco. The agreement means CMP will supply all Tesco’s lead-acid traction batteries, chargers and ancillary equipment for use in the company’s electric mater
Maintaining batteries (1st December 2004)
H&SS talks to Nigel Harris, export product manager at Chloride Motive Power, about how to get the most from your traction batteries
On-going traction power needs met (1st December 2004)
Chloride Motive Power and Jungheinrich have been selected to meet the materials handling/traction power requirements of a leading DIY retailer. The on-going contract covers over 320 sites throughout the country. Jungheinrich has supplied electric cou
