Gennevilliers, Hauts-de-Seine -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/22/2015 -- BG Varasto Oy, a subsidiary of retail powerhouse Broman Group, has invested in a new battery charging system for its vast warehouse that serves 55 retail outlets across Finland. The system comes from GNB® Industrial Power, a division of Exide Technologies, and will allow the company to operate up to three shifts a day, without the need for additional investment in forklifts or charging rooms.

The new charging system consists of batteries, high-frequency chargers and battery replacement systems. BG Varasto believes the chargers will reduce power consumption by 15%, leading to improved energy efficiency and operating margins for the business. GNB® also will provide advice and services in ventilation, electrical installation and fitting.

The system enables BG Varasto to use its forklifts more efficiently. Previously, the company left batteries inside the forklifts while charging, which restricted its ability to operate over multiple shifts in one day. This approach also meant that batteries had to be partially charged while workers took breaks, which shortened battery lifespan.

"When investing in the new system, we decided to change our procedures and now remove the batteries from the trucks when they need to be charged. This has reduced the costs of charging rooms and allows us to use all our trucks more efficiently," said Petri Nietula, Logistics Manager at BG Varasto. "We use machinery to move the batteries, which reduces the risk of work accidents. The equipment enables us to replace both small and large batteries weighing up to a tonne."

About BG Varasto Oy
BG Varasto Oy is an independent subsidiary of Broman Group and handles importation and logistics for the group's Motonet and AD VaraosaMaailma businesses. The company's logistics centre in Hyvinkaeae is 23,000 m², with 30km of shelf space and an additional 25,000 pallet spaces.

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Gennevilliers, Hauts-de-Seine -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/15/2015 -- GNB, a division of Exide Technologies, is exhibiting at Intersolar Europe, which takes place in Munich, Germany this week. The company is showcasing its batteries and energy storage solutions, designed to capture energy from solar and other renewable sources.

Energy storage systems make renewable energy more controllable and predictable, allow consumers and businesses to use the electrical grid more economically, and allow solar parks to provide a more consistent supply of power. GNB is one of the leading brands in this space, at a time when energy storage is becoming an increasingly hot topic in the solar industry.

GNB's Sonnenschein@home is a modular, expandable cabinet system that stores energy created by solar panels. The system uses high-performance, maintenance-free batteries, and is popular among homeowners and businesses alike.

Sonnenschein@home Lithium gives you the same expandable cabinet system, but with lithium-ion batteries. These recharge up to eight times faster and are more energy efficient than conventional batteries. Though more expensive to buy, lithium-ion batteries often provide a better return on investment over time.

The GNB Restore 500 series is a containerised energy storage solution, designed for easy transportation and installation. Restore 500 is used in a wide range of applications, including solar and wind parks. Energy content is divided into multiples of 500 kWh, and the integrated GNB battery management system continuously provides valuable information on battery status.

Tensor Solar is used in large-scale solar parks, and offers best-in-class storage capacity, cycle life and peak power output. With a copper stretched metal architecture and optimised positive tubular electrodes, it is designed to be robust and reliable, featuring excellent charge and discharge efficiency. A low-maintenance version with watering system is also available.

Sonnenschein PowerCycle is ideal for environments where back-up power is crucial, such as in emerging economies. The battery can withstand consistently high temperatures, lasting 5 years at 40°C and 20 years at 20°C. PowerCycle is maintenance-free, with no cooling costs, and offers impressive electrical performance.

About Intersolar Europe
Intersolar Europe is taking place from 10–12 June in Munich, Germany, and will draw 40,000 visitors over three days, according to estimates from the organisers. GNB will be positioned in Hall B1, stand 250, where the company will showcase its products, serve hot and cold drinks, and provide touch-operated information terminals.

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Gennevilliers, Hauts-de-Seine -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/12/2015 -- Battery giant GNB Industrial Power, a division of Exide Technologies (OTCQB: XIDEQ), is exhibiting at the trade show Energy Storage Europe, taking place in Duesseldorf, Germany this week. The company is showcasing its Sonnenschein PowerCycle, TENSOR Solar, and Sonnenschein@home products.

GNB's Sonnenschein@home is designed for residential storage of energy created by solar panels. The batteries fit into a modular, expandable cabinet system. They have significant float and cycle life and need no maintenance, offering end-users significant savings in cost of ownership and enabling them to contribute to a better environment.

Sonnenschein PowerCycle is ideal for countries with severe climates, especially in emerging markets where instability in power supply makes battery back-up crucial. This new battery is the latest development of GNB's dryfit® Gel technology, and allows a reduction in running costs from electricity, diesel, replacements and site visits. Its advanced design means easy installation, durability, low energy consumption, and great performance in a wide range of conditions.

TENSOR Solar from GNB is designed to combine power and efficiency, suitable for large-scale solar power plants. This high-performance battery offers best-in-class cycle life and energy throughput, outperforming a typical traction battery by over 100%. Its improved performance comes from an optimised internal resistance. There is an optional low-maintenance version with watering system available.

About Energy Storage Europe
Energy Storage Europe, taking place from 9–11 March, will see more than 80 speakers present papers on business, science and politics. GNB Industrial Power will be among 100 exhibitors presenting their products at this rapidly growing event, now in its fourth year and already one of the world's largest trade shows for energy storage technology.

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Gennevilliers, Hauts-de-Seine -- (ReleaseWire) -- 12/11/2014 -- Rainer Zietlow set a new world record on the North Cape (Norway) to Cape Agulhas (South Africa) route on October 12, 2014. On this record-setting drive, Zietlow drove a Volkswagen Touareg V6TDI powered by the new Exide Start-Stop AGM battery. Taking 21 days, 16 hours and 36 minutes to complete the route, Zietlow beat the previous record of 28 days, which had stood for 30 years.

"On such a long-distance drive, the battery plays a crucial role," said Zietlow. "It supplies power not only for engine start, but also for power-hungry equipment like the satellite, computers, car-drive fridge and headlights." The new Exide Start-Stop AGM battery Zietlow installed in his car was launched at Automechanika in September 2014. It provides 20% more power and four times longer cycle life than a standard battery.

The world record drive was interrupted by an accident caused by another driver in Tanzania. Although the engine, gearbox and battery stayed intact, the front gear was heavily damaged and had to be repaired at the Volkswagen importer garage in Dar es Salaam for 13 days. If you take away the time for repairs, the trip of around 17,000 km was covered in just 8 days, 10 hours and 26 minutes.

It is not the first time that Exide and Zietlow have worked together. The German adventurer also set the world records on the Pan-American Highway and the eastern Melbourne–St. Petersburg axis, again with Exide batteries installed. "On my world record tours, Exide was always on board and never failed," Zietlow said. He plans to visit Exide dealers, distributors and customers on his upcoming roadshow across Africa, the Middle East and Europe.

About Rainer Zietlow
Rainer Zietlow and his agency Challenge4 GmbH specialize in planning and executing worldwide automotive projects with Volkswagen cars. His automotive success includes three Guinness World Records – the new altitude record for series vehicles with a Volkswagen Touareg V6 in Chile in 2005; the first natural-gas-driven circumnavigation of the world in a Volkswagen Caddy EcoFuel in 2006/2007; and the longest distance in one country (Russia) with a Volkswagen Amarok. In between, Rainer Zietlow set two long-distance world records by completing the famous road "Panamericana" from Tierra del Fuego to Alaska in 2011 and by driving from Melbourne (Australia) to St. Petersburg (Russia) one year later in the shortest possible time.

On almost every project since 2005, Rainer Zietlow has supported the SOS Children's Village organization by donating 20 euro cent per kilometre and visiting at least one SOS Children's Village personally to hand over the donation. On his latest Cape to Cape project, Rainer is also supporting the Food & Trees for Africa organization in South Africa by planting 570 trees to make the whole project CO2 emissions neutral.

For more information, video and photos about Rainer Zietlow and his projects, please visit: http://www.challenge4.de

About Exide Technologies
Exide Technologies, with operations in more than 80 countries, is one of the world's largest producers and recyclers of lead-acid batteries. The company's global business groups provide a comprehensive range of stored electrical energy products and services for industrial and transportation applications. Transportation markets include original-equipment and aftermarket automotive, heavy-duty truck, agricultural and marine applications, and new technologies for hybrid vehicles and automotive applications. Industrial markets include network power applications such as telecommunications systems, electric utilities, railroads, photovoltaic (solar-power related) and uninterruptible power supply (UPS), and motive-power applications including lift trucks, mining and other commercial vehicles.

Further information about Exide, including its financial results, is available at http://www.exide.com

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Gennevilliers, Hauts-de-Seine -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/10/2014 -- Exide Technologies has introduced a sweeping upgrade to its award-winning BRT-12 battery replacement tool. The device now supports more than 40 additional models, including a number of Start-Stop vehicles.

Cars with Start-Stop make up 15% of the European car parc, and this will reach 50% within the next five years. Many Start-Stop vehicles require a device to replace batteries, making the BRT-12 increasingly popular among workshops.

The BRT-12 costs around 80% less than full diagnostic equipment, and lets you replace batteries and clear faults from the dashboard. The device won Professional Motor Mechanic's Top Product Award 2013, and was judged to "have made a real difference" to the lives of independent garage technicians.

The upgrade is free for existing BRT-12 users. They can access the update by plugging the device into their computer's USB port. They are then guided through the complete upgrade process.

"Exide is committed to the success of our aftermarket partners," said Michael Geiger, VP Sales & Marketing EMEA at Exide Technologies. "With this latest upgrade, they will reach more customers, win more business and drive down costs."

About Exide Technologies
Exide Technologies, with operations in more than 80 countries, is one of the world's largest producers and recyclers of lead-acid batteries. The company's global business groups provide a comprehensive range of stored electrical energy products and services for industrial and transportation applications. Transportation markets include original-equipment and aftermarket automotive, heavy-duty truck, agricultural and marine applications, and new technologies for hybrid vehicles and automotive applications. Industrial markets include network power applications such as telecommunications systems, electric utilities, railroads, photovoltaic (solar-power related) and uninterruptible power supply (UPS), and motive-power applications including lift trucks, mining and other commercial vehicles.

Further information about Exide, including its financial results, is available at http://www.exide.com.

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Gennevilliers, France -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/23/2014 -- Marco Wittmann has been crowned DTM champion, building an unassailable 69-point lead over the first eight races of the season. This is the 24-year-old's second season in the DTM, and he is now the youngest ever BMW driver to win the title.

Wittmann made an appearance this Saturday at the Automechanika trade fair in Frankfurt, representing Exide Technologies (OTCQB: XIDEQ). The battery giant is an official partner to BMW Motorsport in the DTM. Attendees were invited to meet and greet the driver, and a BMW DTM M3 show car was positioned at the stand throughout the event.

Motorsport fans are known to appreciate high-performance car parts, and every year brands compete to be associated with the winner. This season Wittmann's victory will be seen as a huge win for Exide. The defining moments of the season were viewed by millions of motorsport fans around the world, with Exide's branding displayed prominently for everyone to see.

"It is hard to describe my emotions," said the BMW driver after securing the championship. "When you have been involved in motor racing for so many years, and then sometime achieve your big goal, it is an incredible feeling. I always wanted to drive in the DTM. Now I am the champion. It is so emotional, as you remember many moments from your past. It all feels fantastic."

About Exide
Exide is an original-equipment manufacturer, designing batteries for Europe's leading carmakers. The company's new range was launched at Automechanika, with its latest OE technology being introduced to the aftermarket for the first time.

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