Essential Energy Tour | February 13, 2025

Essential Energy Tour – U.S. Battery

We’re touring several U.S.-based battery manufacturing and recycling stars who help form the strong network of BCI member companies. They provide batteries and the services and supplies that are used to create those batteries. They also comprise the vast domestic infrastructure that ensures a reliable energy storage source exists to power the U.S. economy.

A Legacy of Excellence, Innovation, and Sustainability

Since 1926, U.S. Battery Manufacturing Co. has proudly designed and manufactured the world’s highest-quality deep-cycle batteries. From its humble beginnings as a small manufacturing operation in San Diego, Calif., U.S. Battery has become a global leader in energy storage solutions. Today, its state-of-the-art facilities in Corona, Calif., (headquarters), and Evans and Augusta, Ga., help deliver reliable, American-made products to customers in over 90 countries.

At the heart of U.S. Battery’s success lies a steadfast commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability.

With nearly a century of experience, the firm has remained a family-controlled business—rooted in strong values and long-term relationships with partners and customers.

Industry-Changing Products

Our exclusive XC2™ Formulation ensures that American-made flooded lead acid batteries deliver the Highest Total Energy Delivered over the battery’s life, making U.S. Battery products a preferred choice across industries for both performance and longevity. U.S. Battery products power the devices and vehicles that keep modern life moving, from scissor lifts and golf cars to sweeper/scrubbers, boats, RVs, and renewable energy systems.

U.S. Battery doesn’t just build batteries; it builds solutions—supporting essential industries with the energy to excel while fostering a greener, brighter future.

The company’s product lineup features premium deep cycle Flooded Lead-Acid (FLA), Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM), and Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) batteries, ensuring durability, superior energy output, and enduring value for customers.

Privately Owned, Global Reach

U.S. Battery takes pride in creating positive downstream economic impacts. Employing a dedicated workforce of over 450 staff members across our facilities, the firm invests heavily in its employees and partners. Its batteries are shipped domestically and internationally, fueling operations around the globe and contributing to the local economies of the communities we call home.

Innovation at the Core

U.S. Battery continuously pushes the boundaries of innovation. The company has made significant investments in high-tech equipment, facility upgrades, and research initiatives that refine  manufacturing processes and elevate product performance. A commitment to collaboration includes partnerships with research institutions and organizations, ensuring U.S. Battery remains at the forefront of battery technology.

Leading in Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship

Environmental responsibility is at the forefront of everything this company does. Its ISO 14001:2015 certification at our Corona headquarters underscores a dedication to sustainability with innovative approaches to air quality, water treatment, and waste mitigation systems. The company also operates top-notch Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs, offering employees unparalleled workplace safety standards and corporate wellness initiatives.

Building Communities, One Battery at a Time

U.S. Battery is deeply committed to supporting the communities in which we operate. A commitment to social responsibility is reflected in partnerships with educational programs and charities.

John Anderson made the decision at the very beginning of his ownership in U.S. Battery that it would be a company known for its commitment to serve God and the world we live in. He was, for many years, on the board of directors for Wycliffe Bible translators, an organization dedicated to translating and distributing bibles to the most remote parts of the world. Over the years the company has supported local feeding programs as well as offering support to Manna Worldwide. For many years, the employees of U.S. Battery have sent thousands of Christmas boxes around the world through their support of Samaritan’s Purse, Operation Christmas.

The company sees this legacy as a responsibility. “To whom much has been given, much will be expected. Luke 12:28”, stated Terry Agrelius, President/CEO.

As the industry continues to drive innovation, push the boundaries of quality, and foster environmental stewardship within our industry, U.S. Battery remains dedicated to serving customers with superior products and exceptional service.

Thank you, US Battery, for allowing us to get to know you better!

Watch this space for other tour stops, as we travel the country sharing details about an industry that provides billions in domestic economic output and supports more than 121,000 U.S. jobs. Until then, read our previous Essential Energy Tour stops at Ecobat, Hammond Group, Inc., Crown Battery, Gopher Resource, East Penn Manufacturing, ENTEK International, EnerSys, Stryten Energy and C&D Trojan.

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John Howes

The Energy Storage Grand Challenge report….reflects growing recognition from DOE and others that lead batteries are among important energy storage technologies that require investment to secure America’s global leadership on technological innovation and a green economy infrastructure.

John Howes, Principal, Redland Energy Group