Krefeld, February 14, 2024 – Quality, reliability, and safety are paramount for both the world's leading battery manufacturer GS YUASA and their new industrial partner Elfa Elementenfabriek. Whether it's customer service, standard products, or individual solutions for optimal power supply, both companies prioritize expertise and a high-quality product portfolio. This agreement applies specifically to the Netherlands and covers the distribution of the complete product range of lead-acid batteries for industrial use. This range includes the stand-by battery types NP, NPL, SW, SWL, EN, NPH, NPW, REW, as well as the NPC, REC, ENL, and SLR series for cyclic applications.
The collaboration between Elfa and GS YUASA is based on a shared vision of quality, reliability, and safety. Both companies have over 100 years of experience in the battery market and offer their customers high-quality products and service. Elfa has two assembly locations that enable custom solutions for virtually any customer request. Elfa has been collaborating for years with the Dutch government and other official bodies, such as the Ministry of Defence, Technische Unie, and KLM, as well as with international wholesalers and OEMs.
Jürgen Johnson, Export Sales Manager at GS YUASA:
'For GS YUASA, the partnership with Elfa is an important strategic step. Our industrial VRLA batteries are now available through Elfa's global distribution channels, which significantly strengthens our market position. We are pleased to partner with a company that upholds the same values and standards as we do.'
Daan Schutte, Sales Director at Elfa:
'For Elfa, it is an honor to become the official distributor of GS YUASA's industrial VRLA batteries. We have always followed two principles since our company's inception: before a product is added to our range, its quality and safety must first be demonstrably proven. Furthermore, we always ensure that new products complement our existing offerings to avoid unnecessary competition. We have found all of this in GS YUASA.'
Elfa Elementenfabriek bv, founded in Amsterdam in 1917, is a leading supplier of energy solutions for the Dutch market. The company offers a wide range of batteries, chargers, inverters, emergency lighting, and other energy products for various sectors, such as government, defence, police, fire brigade, healthcare, industry, wholesale, and OEM.
Elfa has two assembly locations in Amsterdam and Erp, where it can deliver custom solutions for virtually any customer request. Elfa is known for its knowledge, service, quality, and innovation. The company is always looking for the latest technologies and sustainable solutions for the energy supply of the future.
GS YUASA Battery Germany GmbH, founded in Düsseldorf in 1982, is part of GS Yuasa Corporation, Kyoto/Japan. Today, the German subsidiary is based in Krefeld and serves 15 countries within Europe. The company is one of the largest manufacturers and suppliers of rechargeable lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries for the three markets: motorcycle, automotive, and industrial (industrial batteries for stand-by and cyclic applications).
The broad product range includes the most well-known industrial applications, such as security and alarm systems, UPS and emergency lighting systems, as well as OEM equipment. With the establishment of Lithium Energy Japan with Mitsubishi Corporation and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (2007), Blue Energy Co, Ltd. with Honda Motor Co., Ltd., (2009), and Honda – GS Yuasa EV Battery R&D Co., Ltd. (2023), GS Yuasa focuses on the further development and production of future technologies for e-mobility. With lithium-ion vehicle batteries from factories in Hungary and, from 2027, Japan, GS Yuasa helps shape a carbon-neutral future.
For more information about Elfa and GS YUASA, visit www.elfa.nl and www.gs-yuasa.com.