History

History

Founded by Friemann & Wolf, manufacturer of miner lamps
1884Founded by Friemann & Wolf, manufacturer of miner lamps
Started production of the first electrical miner lamps with lead acid accumulators
1900Started production of the first electrical miner lamps with lead acid accumulators
The first miner lamps containing Ni-Cd-batteries are produced
1907The first miner lamps containing Ni-Cd-batteries are produced
Commenced production of the first NiCd batteries for railway application
1930Commenced production of the first NiCd batteries for railway application
Became a member of VEB Zwickau, largest producer of starter batteries in GDR
1952Became a member of VEB Zwickau, largest producer of starter batteries in GDR
Introduced significant improvements to standard range cells, increasing performance, lifetime and ease-of-use
1993Introduced significant improvements to standard range cells, increasing performance, lifetime and ease-of-use
Became a member of EnerSys, a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications
2005Became a member of EnerSys, a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications
The world’s first introduction of the extra low maintenance Ni-Cd battery “Lomain”
2006The world’s first introduction of the extra low maintenance Ni-Cd battery “Lomain”
Introduction of SOL G range specially optimized for renewable energy
2010Introduction of SOL G range specially optimized for renewable energy
Acquired by Bochemie, a.s., Czech Republic, globally-recognized manufacturer of battery materials
2019Acquired by Bochemie, a.s., Czech Republic, globally-recognized manufacturer of battery materials
Launch of Li-Ion ESS products
2024 Launch of Li-Ion ESS products
ARSY line - creation of websites and e-shops