We are closed for Easter on
Good Friday 3rd April & Easter Monday 6th April.
For Mayday we are closed on
Monday 4th May
Established in 1984 Industrial Battery and Charger Services Ltd are one of the largest independent specialist battery and charger companies in the UK. We offer an extensive range of forklift batteries and chargers supported by an award winning service.
At IBCS we sell, hire and service batteries, chargers and ancillary equipment for the materials handling industry across the UK. Our team of experienced sales and service engineers are on hand to offer practical and professional advice, and to help provide a solution to your battery and charger requirements. Our nationwide service team are fully equipped to effect on site repairs wherever, and whenever required, to ensure the effective operation of your materials handling fleet.
EnerSys supports any business that relies on motive power energy. Their strategically located manufacturing plants (France, Germany, Poland) and assembly facilities (Italy, Spain, Czech Republic) deliver maximum efficiency and rapid responsiveness, built on a culture of continuous improvement and added value for their business partners.
Always highly receptive to their customers’ requirements they provide energy packs for all applications: from pallet trucks, counterbalanced trucks, aerial working platforms, automated guided vehicles, cleaning and sweeping machines, to locotractors, road vehicles or even utilities.
EnerSys supports any business that relies on motive power energy. Their strategically located manufacturing plants (France, Germany, Poland) and assembly facilities (Italy, Spain, Czech Republic) deliver maximum efficiency and rapid responsiveness, built on a culture of continuous improvement and added value for their business partners.
Always highly receptive to their customers’ requirements they provide energy packs for all applications: from pallet trucks, counterbalanced trucks, aerial working platforms, automated guided vehicles, cleaning and sweeping machines, to locotractors, road vehicles or even utilities.
The Hawker® evolution is a new maintenance free valve regulated gas recombination battery with gelled electrolyte, accepting up to 80% DOD/C5. This PSV range complements the IBCS strong product range further to the logistics and materials handling industries.
Based on the proven Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) technology, NexSys batteries are available in Standard and Fast charging configurations to support a wider range of applications than previous models. Advanced communication with NexSys Modular chargers, ensures long and high performance and energy cost savings. NexSys batteries are suitable for an extensive range of vehicles including lift trucks, order pickers, pallet trucks, AGV/LGVs and cleaning machines
Hawker Water Less traction batteries provide a high level of power and reliability for all industrial truck applications; even in the most extreme ones thanks to the extended capacity range. Hawker Water Less range is at the leading edge of battery technology and brings added efficiency to your business. A low electrolyte level indicator fitted on the battery informs the user of the battery when water topping up is needed.
Battery Charging Systems for Intralogistics. Fronius Selectiva charging systems are highly intelligent. Charging systems for drive batteries need a special type of intelligence. Since every battery is different, the Selectiva series automatically recognises age and charge level to provide a precise charge. This increases the service life and efficiency of the battery and reduces the amount of maintenance.It is a question of intelligent technology. The proven Selectiva series with four power classes and housing versions offers a complete product range for 12, 24, 36, 48, 72 and 80 volt batteries…
IBCS stock Deep Cycle and Gel Monoblocs from Trojan Battery Company. Long-lasting, reliable and clean, customers all over the globe know Trojan deep cycle batteries deliver superior power to any golf, renewable energy, floor machine, aerial work platform, marine or recreational vehicle application.
IBCS offers battery filling systems from three manufacturers, more information on the systems and configurations can be found by following the appropriate link below. Correct topping up of lead acid batteries is essential - too much water and the electrolyte will overflow, too little and the battery will quickly fail. To ensure that each cell is topped automatically to the correct level IBCS offer a centralised filling system called BFS.
We can provide both forklift truck batteries and chargers on short or long term hire. We have a large fleet of batteries and chargers for immediate delivery. As an independent supplier of traction batteries from the world’s leading manufacturers IBCS is able to provide a complete solution for all forklift and traction battery requirements.
IBCS engineers are all highly skilled and trained in the repair, servicing and maintenance of all types of battery and charger products. With over 30 years of industry experience IBCS engineers can service, and maintain all types of battery and chargers products.
IBCS engineers are all highly skilled and trained in the repair, servicing and maintenance of all types of battery and charger products. With over 30 years of industry experience IBCS engineers can service, and maintain all types of battery and chargers products.
The movement and disposal of waste or scrap batteries, is strictly governed by special waste legislation, and must only be carried out by licensed carriers and disposers. Industrial Battery and Charger Services are continuing to work very closely with the Environment Agency to ensure we are able to provide safe and environmentally sound methods of waste movement and disposal.
KEEP BUSINESS MOVING
We are closed for Easter on
Good Friday 3rd April & Easter Monday 6th April.
For Mayday we are closed on
Monday 4th May
We are operating as normal until the next bank holiday!
Our opening times are the same through out Xmas and New Year
However we are closed on the bank holidays.
The next Bank Holiday will be
Monday 26th August 2024
We are closed on
May 6th & May 27th
Happy New Year to all of our valued customer.
We hope you have had a good break.
Our opening hours are back to normal.
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EnerSys Acquires Industrial Battery and Charger Services Limited and Expands Its Motive Power Service Offerings in the UK
EnerSys (NYSE:ENS), the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications, announced today that it has acquired Industrial Battery and Charger Services Limited (IBCS), a leading battery service and maintenance provider based in the United Kingdom (UK).
The acquisition represents a strategic move for EnerSys, enabling the company to expand its motive power service offerings and strengthen its presence in the UK market. With the addition of IBCS, EnerSys will be able to further enhance its comprehensive range of battery-related services, from installation and maintenance to repair and replacement.
“We are excited to welcome IBCS to the EnerSys family,” said Vincent Baudelet, VP Sales and Service, Motive Power EMEA, at EnerSys. “Their expertise in battery service and maintenance will enhance our ability to provide end-to-end solutions for our customers, and their strong reputation in the UK market will help us grow our business in the region.”
IBCS will continue to operate under its current name and branding, and its management team is expected to remain in place. The acquisition is effective immediately.
“We are delighted to be joining forces with EnerSys,” said Paul Hewson, Managing Director at IBCS. “This partnership will allow us to offer our customers even more comprehensive and integrated battery solutions, including top-of-the-line lead acid batteries, proprietary Thin Plate Pure Lead technology (TPPL), and the industry’s most advanced lithium battery while also providing new opportunities for our employees.”
Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements which, to the extent that they are not recitations of historical fact may constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements may include financial and other projections as well as statements regarding EnerSys’ future plans, objectives, performance, revenues, growth, profits, operating expenses or EnerSys’ underlying assumptions. The words “may,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “will,” “likely,” “possibly,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “indicate,” “estimate,” “target,” “potentially,” “promising,” “probably,” “outlook,” “predict,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “plan,” “forecast,” “project,” “are hopeful,” “are optimistic,” “are looking,” “are looking forward” and “believe” or other similar words and phrases may identify forward-looking statements. Persons reading this press release are cautioned that such statements are only predictions, and that EnerSys’ actual future results or performance may be materially different.
Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results, events or developments, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, events or developments expressed, implied or anticipated by such forward-looking statements, and our business and financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected. In addition to factors previously disclosed in EnerSys’ reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), such factors include, among others,that EnerSys’ or IBCS’ respective businesses may not perform as expected; that EnerSys is unable to successfully implement integration strategies; reputational risks and the reaction of IBCS’ customers to the transaction; diversion of management time on acquisition-related issues; the integration of acquired business with EnerSys may take longer than anticipated or be more costly to complete and that the anticipated benefits, including any anticipated cost savings or strategic gains may be significantly harder to achieve or take longer than anticipated or may not be achieved. All forward-looking statements and information set forth herein are based on management’s current beliefs and assumptions as of the date hereof and speak only as of the date they are made. EnerSys does not undertake to update forward-looking statements.
Although EnerSys does not make forward-looking statements unless it believes it has a reasonable basis for doing so, EnerSys cannot guarantee their accuracy. The foregoing factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements. No undue reliance should be placed on any forward-looking statements. For a complete discussion of the assumptions, risks and uncertainties related to EnerSys’ business, you are encouraged to review its filings with the SEC, including the most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, as updated by quarterly or other reports subsequently filed with the SEC.
About EnerSys
EnerSys®, the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications, manufactures and distributes energy systems solutions and motive power batteries, specialty batteries, battery chargers, power equipment, battery accessories and outdoor equipment enclosure solutions to customers worldwide. Energy Systems, which combine enclosures, power conversion, power distribution and energy storage, are used in the telecommunication, broadband and utility industries, uninterruptible power supplies, and numerous applications. Motive power batteries and chargers are utilized in electric forklift trucks and other industrial electric powered vehicles requiring stored energy solutions. Specialty batteries are used in aerospace and defense applications, large over-the-road trucks, premium automotive, medical and security systems applications. EnerSys also provides aftermarket and customer support services to its customers in over 100 countries through its sales and manufacturing locations around the world. EnerSys is the market leader for premium Thin Plate Pure Lead batteries which are sold across all three lines of business. More information regarding EnerSys can be found at www.enersys.com.
About Industrial Battery and Charger Services Limited (IBCS)
IBCS is a leading provider of battery service and maintenance solutions in the UK. With a focus on quality, safety, and customer service, IBCS helps businesses maximize the performance and lifespan of their battery systems.
For more information, contact Lisa M. Hartman, Vice President, Investor Relations Tel: 610-236-4040 or by emailing [email protected]; Website: www.enersys.com.
IBCS Wishes you a Happy,
Healthy and Prosperous 2023