Corporate Profile

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To provide clean and reliable energy storage solutions that enhance the way people live and work around the world.

Founded in 1925 by George Godber and Carl Speer, Trojan Battery Company has become the world’s leading manufacturer of deep-cycle Solar and Motive batteries. With a broad range of energy storage solutions that including deep-cycle flooded, AGM, Gel and lithium batteries. Trojan has shaped the world of deep-cycle battery technology with close to 100 years of battery manufacturing experience.

With the invention of the golf car battery for the Autoette vehicle in 1952, Trojan pioneered the development of deep-cycle battery technology for the golf industry. For Trojan, this began a legacy of leadership and innovation that prevails today in the global, deep-cycle markets spanning applications for golf and utility vehicles, renewable energy, transportation, floor machines, aerial work platforms, marine and recreational vehicles.

Headquartered in Santa Fe Springs, CA, Trojan’s operations include four ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing plants in California and Georgia, two advanced research and development centers dedicated exclusively to deep-cycle battery technologies, and international offices in Europe and Asia. Trojan is a proud member of the Battery Council International (BCI) and the Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium. Trojan applies rigorous industry battery testing procedures that adhere to BCI and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) test standards.

Acquired by C&D Technologies in January of 2019, C&D and Trojan are now one company. The acquisition combined two leading specialty battery manufacturers with legendary technical reliability, two iconic brands and a history of market leadership.

This exciting partnership, with global distribution, creates one of the largest North American energy storage providers.

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS ISO Registered Manufacturing Plants

CALIFORNIA Corporate Headquarters	CALIFORNIA Manufacturing	GEORGIA Stonecrest	GEORGIA Sandersville
Trojan Battery Company 12380 Clark Street Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670US and Canada: 800.423.6569International: +1.562.236.3000	Trojan Battery Company 12380 Clark Street Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670Trojan Battery Company 9440 Ann Street Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670	Trojan Battery Company 5174 Minola Drive Stonecrest, GA 30038	Trojan Battery Company 3012 George J. Lyons Parkway West Sandersville, GA 31082

AT A GLANCE
Employees	Total US: 850+

Solar \| Motive Products	Deep-Cycle Flooded – 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 36 Volts Deep-Cycle Lithium – 24, 36, 48 Volts Deep-Cycle AGM – 6, 12 Volts Deep-Cycle Gel – 6, 12 Volts AGM with C-Max Technology™ Smart Carbon™ Ranger™ 160

Industry Focus	Golf and utility, NEV, commercial trucking, marine, floor machines, aerial work platforms, material handling, recreational vehicles, oil/gas, airport ground support and renewable energy.


Awards & Recognition	2017 Sanitary Maintenance Distributor Choice Award Winner – HydroLink™ Battery Watering System 2016 Sanitary Maintenance Distributor Choice Award Winner – HydroLink™ Battery Watering System 2015 Sanitary Maintenance Distributor Choice Award Winner – HydroLink™ Battery Watering System 2014 Intersolar India “Solar Projects” Award – Remote Telecom 2014 Genie “Outstanding Performance” Award 2013 Frost and Sullivan “Innovative Enterprise” Award 2012 Genie “Outstanding Performance” Award 2012 “Application Solar Project of the Year” Award – Solar Powered RuralStreet Lighting in Dubai, U.A.E. 2011 Golf Course Industry Magazine’s “Most Admired” Companies 2009 Southern California Edison Environmental Hero Award ISO 9001:2008 Certification for California and Georgia operations 2007 Best Overall Winner LLEAP Awards – Lift & Access Magazine Santa Fe Springs Exporter of the Year Los Angeles Business Journal President’s Award for Family-Owned Businesses

As proactive supporters of environmental sustainability, Trojan’s environmental stewardship focuses on clean energy initiatives and recycling programs.

Trojan manufactures batteries that are 99% recyclable. Through its partnership with Southern California Edison (SCE) Trojan saves over 8 million kilowatt hours and cuts CO2 emissions by over 12 million pounds, significantly reducing our annual energy consumption and carbon footprint.

OUR VALUES

Trojan Battery Company’s core values focus on our commitment to developing innovative environmentally friendly energy storage solutions that effectively meet customer needs, and serve the global community at large. Trojan values the integrity of our business relations, the quality of our deep-cycle technology, reliability of our products and services, as well as the professional growth of our team members.

INTEGRITY	QUALITY	CUSTOMER FOCUS
Trojan’s corporate planning and actions are guided by a high level of business ethics and integrity. We treat Trojan team members, customers, suppliers and business associates with dignity, respect and fairness. We communicate openly and honestly and recognize the customs, traditions and needs of the communities we serve. Trojan also maintains high safety and environmental standards. Trojan Supplier Code of Conduct Anti-corruption Standards of Conduct	Since 1925, customers have depended on Trojan quality which is demonstrated in the performance, reliability and durability of our deep-cycle battery products. Trojan’s quality commitment extends to developing continuous process improvements, working with quality suppliers while delivering world-class service and support. Trojan has an unwavering focus on quality.	Our customer relationships are created, maintained and continuously enhanced by providing the best products and services for every unique geography, market and application around the world. By applying Trojan’s experience, know-how and innovation to meet the needs of our markets and customers, we consistently deliver ideal energy storage solutions for a wide range of applications.


EMPOWERMENT	INNOVATION	COMMUNITY OUTREACH
At Trojan, personal growth is a central theme of our corporate culture. We foster teamwork, open communication, goodwill and camaraderie throughout our organization. Trojan values informed risk-taking, employee development, accountability for actions, and recognition for results. We are committed to the empowerment of our most valuable resource—our people.	We look beyond today’s business needs to tomorrow’s global energy requirements. By creating and launching exciting new energy storage products, advancing our technologies, and identifying emerging markets, Trojan continues to maintain our leadership position.	Trojan supports global communities with high-quality, reliable products that enable families to prosper and businesses to grow. In addition, Trojan team members volunteer in many local projects to increase opportunities for communities to thrive.

FROM THE FAIRWAYS TO THE WATERWAYS
Trojan Battery Has Achieved More Than 90 Years Of Deep-Cycle Excellence

Since 1925		1960s
Trojan Battery Company has been the world’s leading manufacturer of deep-cycle batteries. After serving on a submarine in World War I, George Godber started the company in the Los Angeles area with his founding partner and brother-in-law, Carl Speer. Trojan initially began manufacturing automotive batteries and later moved into building batteries for commercial trucks. In the 1940s, Dick and Ray Godber joined the company, ushering in the second generation of family leadership. Sensing that deep-cycle technology was the wave of the future, the company began focusing on this area.		The company expanded its line of deep-cycle batteries and moved to Santa Fe Springs in Southern California. Growth continued into the 1970s with the addition of batteries for floor machine, marine, construction and various industrial applications.

1950s		1980s
Trojan pioneered the first deep-cycle golf car battery. Trojan teamed up with Autoette to design a vehicle for a physically-challenged golfer, enabling him to travel more easily around the golf course. This began a legacy of leadership in the electric golf car industry that prevails today. Trojan maroon batteries now power golf cars on over 98% of the US’s top golf courses.		They saw continued growth as the company moved into its current location and acquired its first east coast facility near Atlanta, Georgia. In 1992, Trojan established a state-of-the-art Technology Center, dedicated to advanced product design and development. To this day, Trojan prides itself on operating the industry’s leading design and test facility for deep-cycle batteries.

Today, Trojan Battery Company is still dedicated to designing and building premium maroon, Trojan-branded deep-cycle batteries for various applications, including golf and utility vehicles, floor machines, aerial work platforms, transportation, marine vessels, recreational vehicles, neighborhood electric vehicles, and renewable energy systems. All of Trojan’s products are backed by outstanding technical support and customer service. With a worldwide network of Trojan Master Distributors, plus numerous dealers and a growing retail presence, Trojan products are truly powering the planet. The Trojan Battery team is proud of the company’s heritage and the premium batteries that we offer; hence the motto: Charging Forward.™

SINCE 1925: A PROUD HERITAGE, MAJOR CORPORATE MILESTONES

1925
World War I is over, and the Roaring 20s are in full swing. Trojan Battery Company is founded by George Godber and Carl Speer.

1952
Trojan invents the electric golf car battery for the Autoette vehicle so a physically-challenged golfer can enjoy the game he loves.

1985
Trojan develops the Maxguard® Advanced Design Separator – making Trojan the only battery manufacturer offering this proprietary technology, designed to increase battery life and improve performance.

1988
Trojan purchases ALCO Battery in Lithonia, Georgia which opens up the company’s first East Coast manufacturing capability.

1992
Trojan establishes the Trojan Technology Center, a state-of-the-art research and development facility, located in Santa Fe Springs, CA.

1993
Trojan joins world class organizations, such as Owens-Corning and Tiffany, by trademarking a color as a symbol of quality, reliability and excellence. Only genuine Trojan Batteries come in the distinctive maroon case that makes us stand out from the rest.

2004
Trojan develops and launches its new line of spill-proof maintenance-free AGM batteries.

2005
ISO certified in Lithonia, GA.	Trojan launches its new consumer Marine/RV™ brand, consistent with its continuing growth and retail distribution in these industries.

2006
ISO certified in Santa Fe Springs, CA.	Groundbreaking of new Trojan Battery plant in Sandersville, GA.

2007
Trojan launches the innovative Plus Series™ deep-cycle battery line.	Trojan launches its new line of maintenance-free deep-cycle gel batteries.	Expands its manufacturing capacity by opening its fourth manufacturing facility in Sandersville, GA.

2007
Trojan establishes an East Coast battery test lab in its Sandersville facility.

2008
Trojan launches its new AC Series line of floor scrubber batteries offering high performance and better value.	Trojan launches its new RE Series, designed specifically for renewable energy applications.

2009
Trojan launches the new HydroLink™ single-point watering system for faster, safer and easier battery watering.	Trojan launches the new Cycling AGM batteries with improved cycling power and sealed, maintenance-free convenience.	Trojan launches its new OverDrive AGM 31™ sealed heavy duty batteries for idling reduction in the commercial / heavy duty trucks market.

2009
Trojan receives ISO 9001:2008 certification for its California and Georgia operations.

2010
Trojan introduces T2 Technology™ for its flooded deep-cycle batteries, featuring a series of improvements that deliver greater maximum sustained performance, long life and increased total energy.

2011
Independent third-party testing of Trojan’s T-875 flooded batteries ranked Trojan batteries the highest in sustained capacity and in total ampere hour performance.	Launches Industrial line of deep-cycle flooded batteries for renewable energy applications.	Expands deep-cycle AGM line with the addition of U1-AGM and 22-AGM products.

2012
Trojan selected as one of the companies most admired by Golf Course Industry readers, as well as a company they can trust to provide reliable products and support.

2013
Trojan launches Traveler™ 8V, the longest-life and Ranger 160™, longest range, deep-cycle 8V batteries	Trojan Battery Receives Frost & Sullivan 2013 “Innovative Enterprise” Award	Trojan Battery receives Genie’s “Outstanding Performance” award for 2012
2012 “Application Solar Project of the Year” award for solar-powered rural street lighting project in Dubai, U.A.E.	Charlesbank Capital Partners makes investment in Trojan Battery Company

2018
C&D Technologies, a portfolio company of KPS Capital Partners, acquires Trojan Battery Company.

2022
Trojan Battery Company launches the longest-range GC2 lithium-ion golf car battery	Trojan Battery Company introduces a 48V GC2 Lithium-Ion Battery to the golf industry

Rick Heller
Chief Executive Officer
Rick Heller began as Chief Executive Officer for C&D Technologies and Trojan Battery Company in January 2020 and is responsible for running all facets of the business. With a proven track record of leading companies to enhanced profitability and strategic growth, Mr. Heller brings over 20 years of CEO experience and strong leadership to the organization. He has extensive familiarity and involvement in numerous industrial markets as well as consumer products, including Motor Coach Industries, Frito-Lay, Inc., and Sleep Innovations. He has served on several boards including Neenah Enterprises, CE Star, and Oneida Group. Mr. Heller received his Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago and a Bachelor of Science in business from Boston University.


		Jon Anderson Chief Technology Officer Jon Anderson began with C&D Technologies in December 2006. As Chief Technology Officer, he is responsible for the leadership, management and vision to ensure that C&D Technologies and Trojan Battery Company has the proper technology initiatives in place to effectively grow the organization. Anderson is responsible for all Research and Development as well as the overall technical direction of the company, including Product Management, New and Emerging Technologies and Global Product Development. Prior to working for Trojan and C&D, Anderson worked for Exide Technologies’ Industrial Battery division, holding various technical positions in North America and Europe. Anderson holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Materials and Science Engineering from the University of Minnesota and a degree in Japanese Language from the University of Osaka.


		Mara Williams Chief Legal Officer On February 1, 2018, Mara Williams joined C&D Technologies as Chief Legal Officer and also became Trojan Battery Company’s Chief Legal Officer after C&D’s acquisition of Trojan in December 2018. In this role, Ms. Williams is responsible for determining and directing all legal, compliance and governmental statutory or regulatory issues; monitoring, coordinating and directing all litigation; managing outside legal counsel and providing in-house guidance and counsel .Ms. Williams comes to C&D Technologies and Trojan Battery with over 22 years’ experience; most recently as the Head of Legal Affairs and Compliance with Edmund Optics, Inc. a global organization supporting the R&D, electronics, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, biomedical and military markets around the globe. Prior positions include Assistant General Counsel at Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global, publicly traded, specialty chemical / coatings company where she assisted with a successful transformation and IPO. Prior to joining Axalta, Ms. Williams was a Senior Attorney at CSL Behring, a global leader in the pharmaceutical / plasma protein biotherapeutic industry. Prior to joining CSL Behring, Ms. Williams was an associate at Ballard Spahr LLP and Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker. She has successfully teamed with corporate and business unit leaders to provide business-actionable advice focused on strategic and tactical business planning and leading operational teams to fully support revenue generation efforts. Ms. Williams holds a Juris Doctor from Temple University School of Law in Philadelphia, PA and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Administration from Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, PA.

Chris Litras
Chief Human Resources Officer
Chris Litras joined C&D Technologies and Trojan Battery Company in October 2019. Mr. Litras is responsible for providing leadership and guidance in the development and execution of human resources initiatives, policies, and best practices to foster an employee-oriented, high-performance culture across the organization. Known for high integrity and commitment to service, Mr. Litras has more than three decades of extensive manufacturing experience in the steel, aluminum, copper, electronics, communications, and furniture industries. He has a diverse background in human resources, labor relations, operations, systems and project management. Mr. Litras holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in management from Texas A&M University and a Master of Business Administration in human resources management from the University of Phoenix. He holds a Lean Manufacturing Manager Certificate from the Ohio State University.

Frederik Klaarenbeek
Chief Marketing Officer
Frederik Klaarenbeek is Chief Marketing Officer of C&D Technologies and Trojan Battery Company, bringing with him more than 20 years of global marketing experience. Most recently, he served as Vice President, Product Management and Marketing, for Cambridge Technology, a Novanta company. Both in the U.S. and his native Netherlands, Klaarenbeek has directed high-performing marketing, sales, and operations efforts and led business units for worldwide leaders like Danaher, Fortive, Philips and GE.


		Laurie Oswald Chief Sales Officer Laurie Oswald joined the C&D Technologies/Trojan Battery Company organization on February 1, 2022. Ms. Oswald leads the C&D/Trojan Sales organization and is responsible for our global sales, and growth initiatives focusing on strategic planning, sales strategy development, forecasting, sales resource planning, and aligning sales objectives with the overall business strategy. Ms. Oswald comes to C&D/Trojan with over 20 years of experience supporting critical and digital infrastructure solutions. Prior to C&D/Trojan, she held a number of strategic sales and leadership roles which included Senior Vice President, Global Sales at Vertiv as well as Vice President Sales, Enterprise Strategic Accounts and Vice President of Enterprise Sales, North America at CommScope. In addition, she has been recognized globally as a Top 100 Global Sales Leader, was selected to the Mission Critical Top 25 Women in Technology and is a recipient of the IM100 Award for her contribution to the digital infrastructure industry. Ms. Oswald holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Ohio University and achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant having served in the Air National Guard and US Air Force Active Guard Reserve..

Trojan Battery Company began its legacy of dedicated leadership and innovation in 1925 with founders George Godber and his brother-in-law Carl Speer.

Rick Heller
Chief Executive Officer

Jon Anderson
Chief Technology Officer

Today, Trojan’s executive leadership includes a team of leading business executives with an impressive resume of experience in a variety of industries ranging from finance and marketing to manufacturing and production. This expertise continues the company’s innovative leadership role in the manufacture of deep-cycle batteries for a variety of solar & motive applications including for golf, transportation, renewable energy, floor machines, mobile elevated work platforms (MEWP), marine and recreational vehicles.

Chris Litras
Chief Human Resources Officer

Mara Williams
Chief Legal Officer

Frederik Klaarenbeek
Chief Marketing Officer

Laurie Oswald
Chief Sales Officer

Trojan awarded 2013 Frost and Sullivan “Innovative Enterprise” Award	Genie honors Trojan with 2012 “Outstanding Performance” Award	Trojan receives 2012 Application Solar Project of the Year award for solar-powered rural street lighting project in Dubai
Frost & Sullivan awarded Trojan its 2013 Manufacturing Leadership 100 Award (ML100) in the category of “Innovative Enterprise.” Trojan Battery was recognized for its innovative use of specially designed Cast-On-Strap (COS) equipment technology and equipment at its Lithonia, Ga. manufacturing facility	Trojan received Genie’s “Outstanding Performance” award for 2012. The award was given to Trojan based on the company’s operational excellence and exceptional support as an electrical supplier to Genie for its global operations. Genie, a Terex brand, manufacturers aerial work platforms, boom lifts, scissor lifts, telehandlers and material lifts. Genie installs Trojan’s deep-cycle batteries to provide reliable performance and peak levels of operation for its battery-powered equipment.	Trojan received the “Application Solar Project of the Year” award at the Middle East Electricity 2013 tradeshow held in the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.). Trojan’s renewable energy group and its master distributor HydroTurf International were recognized for the implementation of a solar-powered rural street lighting project in 2012 which was commissioned by U.A.E.’s Ministry of Public Works. This solar lighting project is the first of its kind to be established in Dubai.

Trojan Names Technimark, LLC. Supplier Of The Year	Golf Course Industry Magazine names Trojan 2011’s “Most Admired” Company	Trojan Names Pacific Plastics Technology Supplier Of The Year
Trojan Battery Company has awarded Technimark, LLC its Supplier of the Year award for 2012. Trojan selected Technimark based on its Outstanding Service and Quality in the area of plastic molding. For more information on Technimark, visit www.technimark.com.	Trojan took top honors in Golf Course Industry magazine’s reader survey ranking the industry’s best golf product vendors based on product quality, market communication and brand strength. As the world’s leading manufacturer of deep-cycle batteries, Trojan was listed as one of the companies most admired by readers as well as a company they can trust to provide reliable products and support.	Trojan Battery Company has awarded Pacific Plastics Technology, Inc. (PPT) its Supplier of the Year award for 2011.Trojan selected PPT based on its Outstanding Service and Quality in the area of plastic molding. For more information on PPT visit www.plastictech.com

Trojan wins Best Customer Service Award ISSA / InterClean® North America	Trojan Battery is Best Overall Winner LLEAP Awards Lift & Access Magazine	Trojan honored with 2009 Southern California Edison Environmental Hero Award
At Trojan Battery, we not only ensure our customers receive the best quality products, but that they also receive services of the highest standard. We are pleased to announce that we are a recipient of the Best Customer Service Award for providing the best customer service among ISSA / INTERCLEAN® North America’s exhibitors during the tradeshow, held at Las Vegas, NV’s Las Vegas Convention Center, September 8-11. Distributors, building service contractors, and in-house service providers who attended ISSA / INTERCLEAN cast their ballots for the Best Customer Service Award, which was given to three companies with booths 300 square feet or less and three with booths greater than 400 square feet. Voters were asked to make their choices based on which company’s staff best met attendee needs, answered questions, or offered solutions when people visited their booths. One of the largest tradeshows in the world, ISSA/INTERCLEAN North America features a wide range of resources related to the cleaning industry. ISSA and its tradeshow partner, Amsterdam RAI, produce ISSA / INTERCLEAN shows around the world, with an annual event each year in the United States, Amsterdam, etc. Read the press release from ISSA’s website	As a testament to our consistent efforts to provide our customers with superior products and service, Trojan Battery has been awarded Best Overall Winner in the 2007 LLEAP Awards for our Plus Series™ deep-cycle battery. Held annually, the Leadership in Lifting Equipment and Aerial Platforms (LLEAP) Awards aims to recognize products, accessories or design concepts that are considered innovative and/or have advanced the state of the lift and access industry. “Trojan has been a supplier of the highest quality batteries for the aerial industry so far,” commented Lance Sullivan, the Fleet Product and Service Manager for Sunstate Equipment Company and one of this year’s LLEAP judges.” “This new series of batteries sets them even more apart from their competitors.” Read Trojan Battery Press Release	Trojan was honored by SCE for its environmental leadership in compliance and stewardship receiving the 2009 Southern California Edison Environmental Hero Award.

Trojan Battery named Santa Fe Springs Exporter of the Year	Trojan wins Los Angeles Business Journal President’s Award for Family-Owned Businesses	Trojan achieves ISO 9001:2008 Certification for California and Georgia operations
Trojan received the “Santa Fe Spring Exporter of the Year” award for its successful engagement in exporting its deep-cycle battery products worldwide.	Trojan was awarded the business news magazine’s President’s Award for its business commitment as a family-owned business in Los Angeles County.	Trojan has achieved and maintains its ISO 9001:2008 certification by demonstrating consistency in its processes and the ability to meet and exceed customer requirements, enhance customer satisfaction, and meet all of the applicable statutory, industry and regulatory requirements.