Batteries and chargers 29 www.aftermarketonline.net FEBRUARY 2025 Bullish battery giant Banner expands range The Energy Solutions business unit of European OE battery manufacturer Banner has expanded its portfolio with the introduction of its Traction Bull High Performance product. Banner said the battery has been specially developed for demanding applications, offering higher capacities and longer runtimes together with impressive robustness and speed when charging. Banner Group head of sales and marketing Franz Märzinger said: “With the market launch of the Traction Bull High Performance battery, we are once again positioning ourselves as a pioneer for high-quality traction batteries in demanding applications. The battery is the ideal powerhouse for applications such as forklift trucks and mini forklifts in motor factor distribution and logistics centres, where reliability and performance are crucial. Traction Bull offers a significant increase in performance compared to conventional wet batteries, Märzinger said. With higher capacities, longer runtimes, and the ability to load faster, it’s the optimal choice for businesses that need maximum efficiency and productivity. Especially in intensive operating environments such as multi-shift operations, tractor applications, narrowaisle applications and seasonal peak demands, this high-performance battery unfolds its full performance. The battery can withstand the harshest conditions, while its high energy density and excellent discharge performance ensures there is always enough energy available, even in heavy-duty applications. Traction Bull’s integrated carbon nanotube technology significantly increases charge absorption, which enables short-term charging while reducing internal resistance. This combination ensures improved energy efficiency and reduces the operating temperature, which in turn extends the life of the battery. The battery can be charged from 20% to 100% of its capacity in just four hours. Thanks to the fast-charging capability and reduced operating temperature, the cool-down time after charging is also shortened, so that in many cases there is no need to purchase a second battery – which means significant cost savings. Meanwhile, lead acid battery giant Banner said in December it was flying the flag in the Welsh valleys to drive home its developing association with TTB (Truck Trailer & Bus Components) — a leading independent commercial vehicle factor in the region. Set to become a familiar sight amongst owneroperators, garages and workshop customers in and around Bridgend and Cross Keys, the new co-branded van wrap features Banner’s iconic ‘Wall Street’ bull and the familiar branding of TTB. Indeed, the design for the van wrap was developed by Richard Williams, the son of founder and owner, Mark. Mark said: “The overall design that Rich has come up with is a clever fusion of both the TTB and Banner branding. The end result is very striking, modern and dynamic. “This is the first van wrap that we’ve been involved in with Banner and the Citroën Berlingo is already proving to be a talking point amongst many of our customers.” Renowned for providing a fast and efficient delivery service of the availability of more than one million individual products, the latest Banner-branded van joins TTB’s existing delivery fleet. Mark added: “We enjoy a very successful working relationship with Banner as they are an accomplished and widely recognised OE supplier of both CV and plant lead acid batteries. “The van wrap serves to underline how strong our association is with them. They offer an extensive product range that is unquestionably of the highest quality, which is manifested by extremely low warranty returns.” Franz Märzinger
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