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Exide Technologies, with operations in 80 countries, is one of the world’s largest manufac-

turers and recyclers of lead-acid batteries. We offer an extensive range of customer-tailored

solutions for storing electrical energy. Based on over 100 years of experience in the develop-

ment of innovative technologies, Exide is an esteemed partner of OEMs and serves the spare

parts market for industrial and transportation applications. We consistently use our knowledge

to optimize our products’ performance and to develop innovations.

Energy…

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…determines

The GNB Industrial Power business

area offers a wide-rang ing choice of

energy storage prod ucts and services.

Our range covers applications for tele-

communications sys tems, rail, mining,

photovoltaics, uninterrupted power sup -

ply (UPS), energy supply and distribution

as well as for fork-lifts and commercial

vehicles.

We are proud of our efforts to protect the

environment. Our sucessful manage-

ment program – an integrated approach

to manufacturing, selling and recycling

lead-acid batteries – helps us guarantee

secure and responsible handling for the

entire life cycle of our products.

Experience, familiarity with the market,

competence and quality – all strong

arguments in favour of GNB Industrial

Power. We have distinctive brands that

our customers rely on. The GNB brand

is a promise, combined with a challenge

to continue recognizing the trends and

demands of the market early on, guar -

anteeing our customers a path toward

the future.

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our actions

Two examples of our product range.

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ManagemManagement systems currently deal with quality,

environment and industrial safety.

DIN EN ISO 9001, 14001, OHSAS 18001.

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mentSystems

We are all responsible for protect-

ing the environment. We realize that

GNB Industrial Power as a division of

a leading company like Exide Tech n -

ologies has to take the initiative and

accept its share of the responsibility.

One of our most important business

goals is to manufacture technically

sophisticated, top-quality products in

a way that is both economically and

ecologically responsible. Accountabil-

ity and reliability are key in success-

fully marketing our products and

fulfilling our customers’ needs, work-

ing as a recognized partner for inno-

vative solutions.

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Optimizing our quality management

and environmental protection programs

ensures that we meet these goals.

By consistently implementing and oper -

ating local management systems, we

are not only obligated to keep improving

– we are also able to achieve corre-

sponding successes on a regional and

global level. We have always been a

leader in environmental issues, thanks

to our in-house global environmental

protection system.

Environmental protection is given the

same priority as ensuring our com-

pany’s economic success. We actively

conserve resources, and we reduce

emissions and waste in the manufac-

turing, use and recycling of our prod-

ucts. While we consistently reduce

polluting emissions, water and energy

use, we are aware that there is always

room for improvement. Our goal is to

continue making those improvements.

Balanced financial manage-ment – Taking responsibility

Our contribution to the envi-

ronment:

Reducing our specific energy

use by 16.6%*

CO2 savings of 4,534 t*

Reducing our specific water

use by 28%*

*Values cover for a period of four years.

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Research de

New ideas, translated into innovative products, are vitalfor meeting the demands of tomorrow’s world and they

ensure your success and ours in the long term.

Building on our 100 years of experience with lead-acidbatteries and the continuous further development of ourexisting products, GNB Industrial Power's first priority is

implementing new technologies.

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An historic moment: When Neil Armstrong took his first steps on

the moon, batteries made by GNB Industrial Power, a division of Exide Technologies, accompanied

him on the mission.

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For us, innovation is more than just

an idea. It also has to produce useful

applications. In our international re-

search and development centres,

which create industrial batteries

in Büdingen and batteries for transpor-

tation in Milton, Georgia, our engineers

develop new technologies and identify

new application areas. For instance,

new and more intelligent electronics

are being integrated into our existing

products.

Market and application specific de-

mands challenge our research team

on a daily basis. We are happy to take

on this challenge, and we use our

knowledge to provide our customers

with the ideal solution.

By supporting global co-operation be-

tween experts, we are able to provide

batteries, charging devices and com-

plete systems to meet the needs of

global production and marketing strat-

egies. This guarantees that you will

always benefit from the latest develop-

ments when you work with us.

An outstanding example of our inno-

vative power is the invention of gel

technology. We quickly recognized the

potential of this new technology, which

had been seen as a niche product, and

developed an extensive product range.

Today, gel batteries are used every -

where and are offered by most battery

manufacturers.

Always one step ahead

Continuous Research and Development are required for optimal processes.

Our test labs form the linchpin in the

continuous expansion of our ultra-mod-

ern process technologies, and they

allow us to put forward looking ideas

to the acid test before their mass pro-

duction. We rely on new, economical

and effective production processes to

meet the growing demands of the

market.

We want to ensure that we are always

one step ahead, and that we continue

to give our customers a competitive

advantage in the future.

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Mass-pr Modern manufacturing and process technologies

form the basis for the quality of our products.

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roduced quality

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What sets our production

apart:

Manufacturing bases

throughout the whole

of Europe

High level of automation

Sustainable environmental

management

Preventative arrangements

for accident avoidance

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Promoting innovations.Fast formation, palletizers for the picking process and filling stations distinguish our

production facilities throughout the whole of Europe.

Production at the highest levelGNB Industrial Power offers an exten-

sive range of energy storage devices.

Our products are developed specifically

for use in integrated systems. This

guarantees optimal interactions among

all of the components.

Proven technologies like conventional

lead-acid technology, gels and AGMs

(Absorbed Glass Mat) are available for

a wide range of future applications.

GNB Industrial Power's energy storage

devices are high-quality products that

can meet the most challenging de-

mands. They comply with all interna -

tional standards; even more important,

they meet the high demands of original

equipment manufacturers.

Our products represent our work. They

embody dedication, accountability and

reliability. Our customers must be able

to rely on perfectly functioning energy

storage systems. Therefore, everything

we develop and manufacture is sub-

jected to strict durability and quality

tests. The geographical location of our

plants in Europe guarantees that our

batteries are always readily available.

Working in close co-operation, special-

ists create individual solutions with

one clear goal: giving our customers

a decisive advantage. Manufacturing

batteries requires technical innovation

and a mastery of the most up-to-date

production technologies. The high level

of automation in our manufacturing

requires employees who are highly

perceptive and creative. This allows us

to take on challenges and find unique

solutions.

By optimizing the technical aspect

of our order processing, we shorten

the processing time. This allows GNB

Industrial Power to achieve optimal

customer satisfaction. Ongoing key

goals are to lower energy costs, cre -

ating process stability and introducing

standardizations, such as just-in-time

deliveries for original equipment manu-

facturers.

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RenewaLocal energy supply is popular right now,

but without an economical way to store the

created energy, many parts of the world

would remain in the dark.

Our battery storage products bring light

into the darkness.

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bleenergies

New energy suppliers are in de-

mand. The international energy

authorities are expecting an in-

crease in the global energy re-

quirements by up to 50 percent

by the year 2030. In contrast to

fossil fuels, which are consumed

during energy production, accu-

mulators powered by renewable

energies can be charged over

and over again and are able to

discharge power whenever it is

needed.

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Shaping the futurethrough energy

Off-grid systems depend on efficient and reliable energy storage devices. Battery technology made by GNB Industrial Power, a division of Exide

Technologies, helps build independent infrastructures in emerging nations.

Our daily lives rely on the continuous

availability of energy. At the same time,

we need to come to terms with the

limited availability of fossil fuels, and

find cost-effective and environmentally

friendly ways to provide energy.

The continued development of battery

technology helps us face the coming

challenges in supplying energy. Mod-

ern rechargeable lead-acid batteries

are environmentally friendly, efficient

and low-maintenance/maintenance-

free, and they can reliably store power

that is generated from solar energy, for

example, or from biomass. Research

into future-oriented technologies pri -

marily focuses on efficiency and grid

stability. In particular, there is an in creas -

ing focus on installing systems in

remote parts of the world that are inde-

pendent from the power grid. Off-grid

technology is essential, and we have

made it a top priority in planning our

upcoming research into new, high-per-

formance energy storage devices.

Thanks to many years of experience

gained in numerous photovoltaic proj-

ects, GNB Industrial Power, a division

of Exide Technologies, is capable of

meeting and surmounting many dif-

ferent challenges. The close working

relationship with system manufacturers

puts GNB Industrial Power, a division of

Exide Technologies, is in a good posi-

tion to take advantage of know-how

and experience accumulated over

many decades in the field of sustain-

able energy.

In the future, rechargeable batteries will

play an increasingly important role in

sustainable energy supply. Our goal is

to create products with first-class tech-

nology and outstanding quality in rela-

tion to their cost; there is increasing

demand worldwide to create and store

energy. We can help.

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Consulting

ey The complexity of battery technology applicationsis rising while products have to ensure maximum

cost effictiveness.

We show you the way.

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GNB Industrial Power stands for flex -

ibility, speed and high quality informa-

tion. Data gathering technology using

radio transmission allows our techni -

cians to exchange information on a

synchronous basis. Flexible interfaces

provide straightforward connections

with our service information systems.

This allows us to meet and appropri -

ately respond to our customers’ needs

at an early stage.

This approach means that we can not

only respond to the current condition of

the battery and the systems, but we

can also offer a predictive analysis for

the vehicle fleet or system.

This supports our customers in their

planning process, and means that

energy is available at all times. GNB

Industrial Power's service offerings are

an investment in the future that begins

long before the time of purchase. We

accompany the whole life cycle of our

products – from professional system-

consultation to environmentally friendly

recycling.

We rely on acquired knowledge and our

continuous growing experience, to pro-

vide a broad range of tailored offers to

our customers – from individual prod-

ucts to the comprehensive full-service

package.

an ever, service nes customer satisfaction

Our service:

Full-service package

Efficient logistics

Short response time and

fast order processing

After-sales support with our

comprehensive service

network and aftermarket

Dedicated customer focussed

and skilled service teams offer

expert advice on all battery

technology questions

Operation analysis on site

Training sessions and

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GNB® INDUSTRIAL POWER Headquarters Europe

Exide Technologies GmbHIm Thiergarten63654 Büdingen – Germany

Tel.: +49 (0) 60 42 / 81-0

www.exide.com

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