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Clarios Foundation and UNICEF expand support for Children’s Environment Health Program

On World Children’s Day, the Clarios Foundation announced a new investment to improve children’s environmental health globally.

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Clarios Welcomes Dr. Alexander van Laack as New Vice President of Sales, OE Americas

Clarios is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Alexander van Laack as Vice President of Sales, Original Equipment (OE) Americas, effective November 11, 2024.

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Clarios’ Rebecca Conway Honored with MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leader Award at AAPEX 2024

Clarios announces that Rebecca Conway, Vice President of U.S./Canada Aftermarket Marketing, has been awarded the 2024 MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Leader Award.

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OPTIMA BATTERIES DEBUTS NEW ORANGETOP LITHIUM QH6 AT THE SEMA SHOW

OPTIMA Batteries, a leading brand of CLARIOS, has announced the debut of its new OPTIMA ORANGETOP QH6 lithium battery at the SEMA Show Nov. 5-8.

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Hella Gutmann and VARTA Automotive sign agreement intending to develop workshop efficiencies around battery

The aim of the agreement is to enhance diagnostic capabilities in workshops for low-voltage batteries. The solution will later be integrated into Hella Gutmann's diagnostic devices.

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Clarios Chief Sustainability Officer Adam Muellerweiss Honored as a 2025 Wisconsin Titan 100 for Exemplary Leadership in Sustainability and Innovation

Muellerweiss recognized for leadership and influence as a strategic advisor, bridge builder, and change agent.

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Clarios Donates $250,000 to Red Cross to Support Communities Impacted by Hurricanes in the American Southeast

Clarios, a global leader in advanced energy storage solutions, has contributed $250,000 to the American Red Cross to assist communities affected by Hurricane Helene and to prepare for the potential impact of Hurricane Milton.

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Clarios invests in Altris to accelerate development of software enhanced Low Voltage Sodium-Ion battery systems for vehicles

Clarios announced a strategic investment in Altris, a pioneer in sustainable sodium-ion battery technology, with the aim of manufacturing low-voltage, sodium-ion (Na-ion) batteries for the automotive sector.

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Portfolio expansion: Clarios and a European Truck Manufacturer developing 24-volt Lithium-Ion battery

Clarios, a global leader in advanced low-voltage battery solutions, announced an agreement to develop 24-volt lithium-ion batteries for heavy-duty applications together with a major European commercial truck manufacturer.

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Clarios announces Connected Service Offerings using real time battery insights

Software-based vehicle services with Clarios Connected Services, offer a new way for drivers, commercial fleets, original-equipment manufacturers and repair shops to monitor battery power and health in real time.

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VARTA® Automotive to host innovation challenge for mobility tech startups with The Drivery

“Future Charge” effort will bring together VARTA Automotive aftermarket leaders and tech start-ups to collaborate on battery customer journey innovations.

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VARTA® Automotive to launch refreshed product portfolio at Automechanika 2024

Effort leverages parent Clarios’ leading portfolio and capabilities to deliver for customers

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Clarios and FIRST® Wisconsin Award Scholarships to Students

Clarios, along with FIRST Wisconsin, awarded two scholarships to current college students who are alumni of high school FIRST Robotics programs

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Clarios and OPTIMA Batteries Announce Nitrocross Race Team with Tanner Foust

The battery industry powerhouses aim to invest in the future and awareness of electric vehicle technology by backing the racing legend’s 2025 Nitrocross championship effort.

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Clarios and OPTIMA Batteries Announce INDY NXT Milwaukee Sponsorship with Rising Star Yuven Sundaramoorthy

The battery industry powerhouses plan to support Wisconsin driver at “hometown” INDY NXT event in Milwaukee.

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Clarios Invests Approximately EUR 200 Million in the Production of Advanced Battery Technologies in Europe

Clarios is investing approximately EUR 200 million in its European plants between 2022 and 2026, with the goal of continuously expanding its production capacities for advanced absorbent glass mat (AGM) vehicle batteries. As of 2026, around 50% more units will be produced each year.

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Clarios Highlights Circular Mindset in 2023 Sustainability Report, Showcasing Leadership in Recycling and Integrated Supply Chain

Clarios, a global leader in advanced low-voltage battery solutions, highlighted its “circular mindset” in the company’s 2023 Sustainability Report, demonstrating a continued focus on recycling and an integrated supply chain that begins where it ends.

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CLARIOS EXPANDING SOUTH CAROLINA MANUFACTURING OF COMPONENTS FOR AGM BATTERIES CRITICAL TO POWERING ADVANCED, COMPLEX VEHICLE SYSTEMS

Clarios, producer of one in three of the world’s car batteries, broke ground today on a $16 million expansion of its manufacturing plant in Oconee County, South Carolina.

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Clarios Formalizes Joint Development Agreement with Sodium-Ion Battery Developer Altris

Expanded partnership builds foundation for upcoming low voltage sodium ion battery systems.

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CLARIOS TO SUPPLY MAJOR AUTOMAKER WITH NEW HIGH-PERFORMANCE AGM BATTERY TO HELP IMPROVE FUEL ECONOMY AND REDUCE CO2 EMISSIONS

Clarios, producer of one in three of the world’s low-voltage car batteries, secured a supplier contract with a major original equipment manufacturer for its new high performance recharge absorbent glass mat (AGM) battery.

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ETHISPHERE NAMES CLARIOS AS ONE OF 2024'S MOST ETHICAL COMPANIES FOR THE SECOND TIME IN A ROW

Recognition highlights excellence in ethics and compliance, sustainability, leadership and governance.

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Clarios and Altris announce collaboration agreement to advance sustainable sodium-ion battery technology

Clarios, a global leader in advanced low-voltage battery solutions, and Altris, a pioneer in sustainable sodium-ion battery technology, announced they have created an innovative partnership aimed at developing low-voltage sodium-ion batteries for the automotive industry.

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CLARIOS WINS WORLD SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS’ ‘CIRCULAR ECONOMY AWARD’ RECOGNIZING CLARIOS’ BATTERY RECYCLING LEADERSHIP

Clarios, the global leader in low-voltage battery technologies essential for the future of transportation, is the 2023 winner of the World Sustainability Awards’ “Circular Economy Award.”

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Delkor® Battery Secures 18th Consecutive First Place in the 2023 Korean Standard Quality Excellence Index (KS-QEI)

Delkor® batteries have been selected as the top automotive batteries for the 18th consecutive year in the 2023 Korean Standard Quality Excellence Index (KS-QEI).

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Clarios to acquire Paragon's battery unit

Investment aligns company's focus on low-voltage vehicle architecture and systems.

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Clarios appoints Helmut Zodl as new Chief Financial Officer

Clarios, a leader in low-voltage architecture and batteries for vehicles, is pleased to announce Helmut Zodl will join the company’s leadership team as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective Sept. 1, 2023.

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Clarios Completes Upsized Private Offering of $750 Million 6.750% Senior Secured Notes Due 2028 and Upsized $2.75 Billion Term Loan Facility Maturing 2030

MILWAUKEE, WI, May 4, 2023 — Clarios Global LP (“Clarios” or the “Company”) announced today that it successfully closed its offering of $750 million in aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due 2028 (the “Notes”) with a coupon of 6.750%.

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OPTIMA D200+ BATTERY MAINTAINER

It's May of 2023 and OPTIMA is excited to offer the third battery charger in our product line, with our all-new D200+ battery maintainer and charger.

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Clarios Announces Pricing of Upsized Private Offering of $750 Million 6.750% Senior Secured Notes Due 2028 and Upsized $2.75 Billion Term Loan Facility Maturing 2030

MILWAUKEE, WI, April 24, 2023 — Clarios Global LP (“Clarios” or the “Company”) announced today that on April 20, 2023 it priced $750 million in aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due 2028 (the “Notes”) with a coupon of 6.750%.

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Ethisphere Names Clarios As One of the 2023 World's Most Ethical Companies®

Recognition honors companies demonstrating business integrity through best-in-class ethics, compliance, and governance practices.

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Awards and Recognition

Delkor Battery Recognized Quality Battery in Korea

Clarios Delkor Corporation won the Korean Standard Quality Excellence Index (KS-QEI) award, automotive battery category, for the 17th consecutive year.

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OPTIMA Introduces Its First-ever Lithium Battery With State-of-the-art Technology And Groundbreaking Features

MILWAUKEE (Nov. 1, 2022) – OPTIMA Batteries, a leading brand of Clarios, has announced its first-ever lithium-ion 12-volt battery, the ORANGETOP with HYPERCORE LITHIUM technology.

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Clarios Foundation and UNICEF Partner to Help Protect Children From Environmental Harm

New $20 million commitment from Clarios Foundation will help address the impact of climate change and environmental degradation on children in 14 countries

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OPTIMA Batteries Makes Off-grid Ev Charging Possible With Rivian Overland Builds

MILWAUKEE (Nov. 1, 2022) – OPTIMA Batteries, a leading brand of Clarios, debuted two Rivian EV overland builds at the 2022 SEMA Show to charge the off-road enthusiast EV market in collaboration with DCE, a new EV product line by Weistec Engineering.

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Awards and Recognition Company Updates

Four Clarios sites earn the General Motors Supplier Quality Excellence Award

Four of Clarios' manufacturing plants that ship to General Motors (GM) have received the prestigious 2019 General Motors Supplier Quality Excellence Award (SQEA) for providing exceptional products.

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Clarios receives recognition as AutoZone 2022 Vendor Partner of the Year

We are both excited and honored to share that AutoZone has awarded Clarios recognition as the  2022 Vendor Partner of the Year.

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Clarios appoints Gerardo Gonzalez Aleu Vice President and General Manager, U.S. and Canada

Clarios, the global leader in low-voltage battery technologies for mobility, focused on powering progress for people, business and our planet, appointed Gerardo Gonzalez Aleu vice president and general manager, U.S. and Canada, effective today.

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Clarios Appoints Elizabeth Powers as Chief Human Resources Officer

Clarios, the global leader in low-voltage battery technologies for mobility, focused on powering progress for people, business and our planet, today appointed Elizabeth Powers chief human resources officer.

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Clarios Appoints John Di Bert as Chief Financial Officer

Clarios, a world leader in advanced low-voltage energy storage solutions that power one-in-three vehicles around the globe, appointed John Di Bert as chief financial officer (CFO) beginning in March.

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Clarios Announces Smart Technology to Provide Real-Time Vehicle Performance Optimization, Monitoring of Critical Safety Functionality for EVs, Autonomous Vehicles

Battery leader to deliver low-voltage, fully connected battery

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Clarios and China Lithium Battery Technology Company Enter Strategic Collaboration to Develop 12V Lithium-Ion Systems

Battery leaders combine expertise to provide low-voltage lithium-ion battery systems to global automakers

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Announcements

Clarios Announces Launch of Initial Public Offering

Clarios today announced its initial public offering of 88,080,495 shares of its common stock and 10,000,000 shares of its series A mandatory convertible preferred stock pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC.

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Clarios Welcomes Maryrose Sylvester and Diarmuid O’Connell to Its Board of Directors

Clarios, a world leader in advanced energy storage solutions, is pleased to announce that Diarmuid O’Connell and Maryrose Sylvester are joining its Board of Directors as independent directors, effective July 1, 2021.

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Clarios Files Registration Statement with SEC for an Initial Public Offering

Clarios today announced that it has filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission relating to a proposed initial public offering of shares of its common stock and series A mandatory convertible preferred stock.

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Clarios Announces Confidential Submission of Draft Registration Statement for Proposed Initial Public Offering

Clarios today announced that it has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) relating to the proposed initial public offering of its common stock.

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Heliar celebrates 90 years as the leading battery brand in Brazil

With a long history, company looks to the future. Established in 1931, Brazil’s leading battery brand celebrates its 90th anniversary.

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AGM Battery Technology Thought leadership

AGM batteries – the best choice for start-stop vehicles

Clarios lab and fleet tests show AGM batteries deliver double the cycling performance and corrosion resistance compared to EFB. In start-stop applications, EFBs lost six times more water and lost 60% more capacity than AGM batteries, signaling increased warranty claims and reduced consumer satisfaction.

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Clarios Selected as a U.S. DOE Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Prize Winner

Clarios was selected as a winner of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Prize competition.

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Clarios Executives to Present at J.P. Morgan Global High Yield & Leveraged Finance Conference

Clarios will present at the J.P. Morgan Global High Yield & Leveraged Finance Conference on March 2.

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Clarios Executives to Present at Baird Vehicle Technology and Mobility Conference

Clarios CEO Mark Wallace and CFO Chris Eperjesy will present insights into Clarios’ business strategy as the world’s only vertically integrated global battery manufacturer at the Baird Vehicle Technology and Mobility Conference

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Clarios to Discuss Battery Technology and Electrification as Part of Morgan Stanley’s 7th Annual Auto 2.0 Conference

Clarios, producer of one-in-three of the world’s car batteries, will participate in a virtual “fireside chat” conversation at Morgan Stanley’s 7th Annual Auto 2.0 Conference on Jan. 11.

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Clarios appoints Dr. Werner Benade as new Vice President for EMEA region

Clarios, the world's largest manufacturer of automotive batteries, has appointed Dr. Werner Benade as Vice President and General Manager for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) effective January 4.

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Clarios Receives Daimler Masters of Quality Award for Second Year in Row

For the second year in the row, Clarios has been recognized by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) with its prestigious Daimler Masters of Quality Award.

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Clarios Executives to Present at Bank of America Securities 2020 Leveraged Finance Virtual Conference

Clarios, producer of one in three of the world’s car batteries, will present at the Bank of America Securities 2020 Leveraged Finance Virtual Conference on Dec. 2 at 9 a.m. Eastern Time.

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AGM Battery Technology

Clarios AGM batteries: The powerful answer for commercial trucks and heavy-duty vehicles

The number of commercial trucks operating worldwide continues to grow, creating a growing need for Clarios absorbent glass mat (AGM) batteries—the optimal solution for handling higher electrical loads while also meeting a higher bar for sustainability.

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Clarios Delkor Corporation Wins Korean Quality Excellence Award in Car Battery Category for 15th Consecutive Year

Clarios Delkor® Corporation was named the top automotive battery manufacturer in the 2020 Korean Standard – Quality Excellence Index (KS-QEI) by the Korean Standards Association

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Clarios Foundation Announces Next Steps for Protecting Every Child’s Potential Partnership

In July, the Clarios Foundation, Pure Earth and UNICEF launched Protecting Every Child’s Potential, a three year partnership to help prevent children’s exposure to lead.

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OPTIMA Batteries, a Clarios brand, Launches Hi-Performance Expo at Circuit of the Americas

OPTIMA® Batteries, a leading brand of Clarios, announces its inaugural Hi-Performance Expo at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, TX. on Nov. 1-3. The three-day expo will showcase the industry’s leading brands, personalities, and vehicles hosted at one of the most iconic raceways in the world.

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Clarios selected by U.S. Dept. of Energy for public-private partnership project

Clarios has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to participate in a public-private project, working alongside the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL).

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Mark Wallace introduces Clarios Sustainability Blueprint

How will Clarios deliver truly sustainable value? The answer is laid out in our Clarios Sustainability Blueprint. This roadmap for our future charts our course to create the world’s smartest energy storage solutions that benefit people, business, and the planet.

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Clarios and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee celebrate reopening of 32 facilities to support area youth

Clarios and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee (BGCGM) today held a grand reopening event where Clarios presented a $100,000 donation to support the safe reopening of 70 percent of BGCGM locations at reduced capacity.

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Ana Margarita Garza awarded non-profit Pure Earth’s 2020 “Impact Award”

Pure Earth awarded Clarios’ Ana Margarita Garza its 2020 “Impact Award” for her efforts to enhance circular economy and closed-loop supply chain principles in Mexico, including promoting a lead-free alternative for traditional Mexican potters to use.

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AGM Enhanced Flooded Batteries Thought leadership

Choose AGM batteries to keep your customers safe and satisfied

Today’s consumers demand even more automotive features for comfort, safety and convenience. The array of battery options to power those features now includes standard flooded batteries, enhanced flooded batteries (EFBs) and absorbent glass mat (AGM) batteries.

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Clarios Completes Private Offering of $500 Million 6.750% Senior Secured Notes Due 2025

Clarios announced today that it and Clarios US Finance Company, Inc. have successfully completed an offering of $500 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.750% senior secured notes due 2025 at an issue price of 100.000%

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Clarios pledges $25,000 to Brescia initiative #aiutiAMObrescia to support regional COVID-19 global relief efforts

Clarios, the battery maker that powers one in three of the world’s cars, has pledged $25,000 to Brescia as part of a comprehensive investment in fighting the impact of COVID-19. Brescia is one of the most affected towns by COVID-19 in Italy.

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Mark Wallace brings automotive, aftermarket expertise to role as Clarios CEO

Mark Wallace, an executive with decades of leadership in the automotive, commercial vehicle, off-highway and aftermarket industries, begins his tenure today as the new president and chief executive officer at Clarios.

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Clarios pledges $350,000 to support COVID-19 global relief efforts

Clarios has pledged $350,000 to aid in COVID-19 global relief efforts helping to ensure children and families receive supplies and information to reduce the impact of the crisis, and $250,000 collectively to organizations in the U.S., Europe, China and Latin America

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Battery Technology Thought leadership

Two easy tips from Clarios to keep your vehicle battery happy

Many automobiles are tucked in garages or parked in driveways while people stay home and off the roads through the coronavirus pandemic. All the while, the batteries are working, allowing a complex set of electronics to operate.

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Company Updates Employee spotlight Employee stories

Thank you to our employees

We thank everyone fighting this pandemic – especially our critical and essential employees. Their bravery and dedication help ensure those on the front lines all over the world get where they need to go. Powering today, into a healthier tomorrow.

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Clarios Bolsters Commitment to Sustainability by Joining the UN Global Compact

Clarios, a leader in advanced energy storage solutions, has joined the United Nations Global Compact – a voluntary initiative that encourages companies to develop, implement and disclose responsible business practices.

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Clarios awarded for sustainability practices

Clarios has received the “We are there” award from The Lower Saxony Alliance for Sustainability, located in Hannover, Germany. The award recognizes companies implementing long-term, concrete measures that promote more sustainable practices within their business.

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Clarios to detail growth strategy at J.P. Morgan Global High Yield & Leveraged Finance Conference

Clarios interim CEO, John Barkhouse, and interim CFO, Sean McLaughlan, will present at the J.P. Morgan Global High Yield & Leveraged Finance Conference in Miami, FL on February 26.

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AGM Battery Technology Thought leadership

How the 12-volt lead-acid battery is powering the future of vehicle technology

As vehicles become more electrified and more autonomous, the 12-volt advanced lead-acid battery is taking on new and challenging responsibilities. Here’s how it remains a critical source of power across the evolving range of vehicles.

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Clarios celebrates grand opening of new Asia HQ office in Shanghai

Investment signifies elevating strategic importance of the China market

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Clarios Receives Master of Quality Award by Daimler Trucks North America

Clarios, a world leader in advanced energy storage solutions, has been honored with the Master of Quality Supplier Award by Daimler Trucks North America.

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Battery Technology Research and development

Joint projects unite Clemson University research with Clarios advanced battery development

Tools to create better batteries are the most obvious result of the Clarios partnership with the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR).

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AGM Battery Technology Electrification Industry trends Thought leadership

AGM: Powering the Needs of Tomorrow’s Vehicles, Today

Historically, the primary job of an automotive battery has been simple: to start the car and – in the event of an alternator failure – safely stop the car.

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Empowering a New Generation of Clarios Leaders

Clarios Launches Operations Bootcamp

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Using AI to Optimize Resources

How Cross-Functional Partnership and Innovative Tech Made 25-Year-Old Machines More Efficient Than Ever

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VARTA’s Electrifying Partnership with NXT Gen Cup

Paving the Way for Young Talent

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