Strategic Alliances Propel TBS Engineering Forward

At TBS, we are deeply committed to our customers, the industry, and the future of lead battery production. By fostering strategic alliances and delivering groundbreaking solutions, we strive to elevate sales, profitability, and return on investment for both TBS and our esteemed customers.

TBS Engineering is pleased to announce strategic alliance agreements with Pinco SA, and H&T Produktions Technologie GmbH that mark significant advancements in the lead-acid battery manufacturing industry.

These strategic alliances underscore TBS Engineering’s dedication to advancing technology, meeting market demands, and driving sustainable growth in the lead-acid battery industry. Through collaboration with industry leaders like H&T Produktions Technologie GmbH and Pinco SA, TBS Engineering is poised to set new standards and propel the industry forward.

TBS has entered into these strategic agreements to support their investment and development of new technology that is projected to offer game-changing results to our customers in the lead battery industry around the world. Partnering with innovative world-class manufacturers benefits TBS, their partners, customers, and the industry to which we are committed.

TBS Engineering and H&T Produktions Technologie strategic alliance agreement combines TBS’s global lead-acid battery manufacturing equipment, aftermarket, and services footprint with H&T’s highly innovative and leading edge ServoSpindlePress technology to develop a new, high quality, efficient and sustainable line of TBS branded punched grid equipment.

“Partnering with H&T Produktions Technologie to bring new, transformative, high quality, precision grid manufacturing technology to the lead acid market supports our customers’ needs for sustainable, efficient, high quality and energy enhancing innovation.

Our alliance with H&T further confirms TBS’s strategy and investment in developing new technologies and products that will enable long-term battery and energy improvement and drive market growth of lead-acid technology. Given the rapid advancement in electrode plate design, formulation and structure, a more precise and dynamic press technology is required, which is why we have aligned with H&T and their ServoSpindlePress technology. H&T’s

ServoSpindlePress technology provides unmatched precision and control leading to optimized plate geometry, sustainable energy management, less waste among many other features leading to lower production costs and better performing plates. H&T is truly complimentary to TBS’s business, strategy, and business development activities,” said Richard Taylor, Managing Director, TBS Engineering.

“We are pleased to announce a strategic partnership between H&T ProduktionsTechnologie GmbH and TBS Engineering, representing a significant advancement in the production of lead-acid batteries. This collaboration marks a milestone in our efforts to enhance efficiency and quality in battery production and meet the growing market demands”, states Uwe Tarrach, Managing Director, H&T Produktions Technologie GmbH.

Mr. Tarrach further noted “H&T ProduktionsTechnologie GmbH will precisely punch lead alloys for lead-acid battery grid plates using advanced servo spindle press technology, enhancing battery component quality and performance. The partnership with TBS Engineering expands beyond advanced manufacturing technologies. By integrating our products into TBS’s facilities, we offer customers a one-stop solution, maximizing efficiency and quality. This underscores our commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. Collaboration with TBS sets new battery production standards, aiming to contribute positively to environmental sustainability. This partnership showcases how strategic collaborations drive innovation and industry standards.”

The alliance between TBS Engineering and Pinco SA, combines Pinco’s next generation drying and curing technology with TBS’s long-term new product road map, brand equity and market position to create a new innovative line of TBS branded high quality, efficient and sustainable flash drying and curing oven equipment.

“Working closely with Pinco SA to bring new, highly innovative drying technology to the lead acid market has been an amazing journey. Our new line of drying equipment will support our customers’ requests for sustainable, efficient, high quality and energy enhancing innovation. Our alliance with Pinco further confirms TBS’s strategy and investment in developing new technologies and products that will enable long-term battery and energy improvement and drive market growth of lead-acid technology. Pinco’s drying and curing technology provides the best temperature and humidity control parameters in the market enabling chemical and structural optimization of the active material along with better downstream process control. Pinco’s partnership is a perfect fit with TBS’s business, strategy, and business development activities,” said Richard Taylor, Managing Director, TBS Engineering.

“We are thrilled to embark on this exciting journey with TBS Engineering,” said Cesare Catelli, President of Pinco SA. “This strategic alliance represents a powerful collaboration between two industry leaders, and we are confident that it will enable us to unlock new opportunities, drive innovation, and deliver exceptional value to the lead-acid market. TBS shares our commitment to excellence, customer satisfaction, and innovation, making them an ideal partner for this alliance. Together, we will harness our collective expertise, resources, and capabilities to further accelerate innovation and growth in the energy storage market.”

What does this mean for our customers?

For our customers, these alliances represent a leap forward in lead-acid battery manufacturing technology. With access to cutting-edge equipment and innovative solutions, customers can expect enhanced efficiency, quality, and sustainability in their operations. The integration of advanced technologies from H&T Produktions Technologie GmbH and Pinco SA into TBS’s offerings ensures that customers receive comprehensive, state-of-the-art solutions tailored to their needs. Ultimately, these alliances empower customers to stay ahead in a competitive market, drive productivity, and achieve their sustainability goals.

If you have any questions regarding the above, please contact Francois Serfontein, Group Aftermarket Director and Business Development, TBS Engineering, Ltd. &+ 44 7741 198159 or francois.serfontein@tbsengineering.co.uk