Traction batteries in lead-acid and lithium-ion technology for forklifts, AGVs and industrial applications
Triathlon Batterien GmbH
Glauchau (08371), Siemensstraße 1 · Saalburg-Ebersdorf (07929), Empestraße 1New on Amplifa
About Triathlon Batterien
Triathlon Batterien GmbH develops and manufactures traction batteries for demanding industrial applications. With comprehensive expertise in lead-acid and lithium-ion technologies, the company delivers durable energy systems designed specifically for multi-shift operations and heavy loads. Typical fields of application include forklifts, automated guided vehicles (AGVs) as well as complex warehouse and logistics systems. The portfolio comprises, in addition to the battery systems, smart energy solutions for data-based energy storage, IoT applications, chargers and accessories for battery changing. As a company of the Sunlight Group, a globally active group with over 30 years of experience in industrial batteries and energy storage systems, with around 9 GWh annual capacity and more than 35 locations, Triathlon benefits from international expertise and resources. The manufacturing of custom-made steel components as well as services such as maintenance, repair and reconditioning of both battery technologies complement the range of offerings. Products are delivered worldwide as “Engineered in Germany”.
- Site
- Glauchau
- Processes
- Development and manufacturing of traction batteries (lead-acid), Development and manufacturing of traction batteries (lithium-ion), Manufacturing of lead-acid battery systems, Manufacturing of lithium-ion battery systems, Recycling of lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries, Assembly of lead-acid batteries (OEM), Manufacturing of custom-made steel components, Manufacturing of molds and components
- Materials
- Lead-acid, Lithium-ion, Lead, Lithium, Lithium-LFP, Steel, Sulfuric acid, Zinc chloride
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001
- Industries
- Intralogistics, Industrial trucks/forklifts, Automated guided vehicles (AGVs), Warehouse and logistics systems, Agriculture and construction, Marine
- 01
Development and battery design
- 02
Lead-acid battery assembly
- 03
Lithium-ion battery assembly
- 04
Manufacturing of custom-made steel components
- 05
Smart energy / IoT integration
- 06
Chargers and accessories
- 07
Service, maintenance and reconditioning
- 08
Recycling via the group network
Battery technologies and materials
Lead-acid
Proven technology for reliable power supply in industrial trucks and industrial applications.
Lithium-ion
High-performance technology for efficient, powerful industrial applications including lithium-LFP.
Steel
Used for custom-made components in battery handling and construction.
Locations
Glauchau
DEProduction and administration
- Materials
- Lead-acid, lithium-ion
- Production of traction batteries
- Smart energy and IoT systems
Saalburg-Ebersdorf
DELocation
- Materials
- Lead-acid, lithium-ion
Products and systems
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development and manufacturing of traction batteries (lead-acid)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Lead-acid |
| Development and manufacturing of traction batteries (lithium-ion)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Lithium-ion |
| Manufacturing of lead-acid battery systemsAssembly | – | – | – | – | Lead, Sulfuric acid |
| Manufacturing of lithium-ion battery systemsAssembly | – | – | – | – | Lithium |
| Recycling of lead-acid and lithium-ion batteriesSurface | – | – | – | – | Lead, Lithium |
| Assembly of lead-acid batteries (OEM)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Lead-acid |
| Manufacturing of custom-made steel componentsMachining | – | – | – | – | Steel |
| Manufacturing of molds and componentsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
7 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery assembly unit | Sunlight Group | – | – | 2017 | Xanthi, Greece |
| Lead-acid battery recycling plant | Sunlight Recycling | – | – | 2014 | Komotini, Greece |
| Lithium battery plant | Sunlight Group | – | – | 2022 | North Carolina, USA |
| Battery assembly plant | Sunlight Batteries | – | – | 2019 | Greensboro, North Carolina, USA |
| Lead oxide battery production line | Sunlight Group | – | – | 2008 | Xanthi, Greece |
| Pilot recycling line for lithium-LFP cells | Sunlight Group | – | – | 2024 | – |
| Recycling plant | Sunlight Group | – | – | – | Glauchau, Germany |
Additional services
Quality
Triathlon's quality standards are evident in every phase – development, production and service. The company is certified according to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018; certificates are available for download on the company website.
| Evidence | Glauchau | Saalburg-Ebersdorf |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | ||
| ISO 14001 | ||
| ISO 45001 |
Company history
- 2022
Sunlight Group acquires 51 % of Triathlon Holding GmbH; additionally, the group acquires a new lithium battery plant in North Carolina with an initial capacity of 1 GWh.
- 2023
Sunlight Group acquires 100 % of Triathlon Holding GmbH and continues to expand the international portfolio.