Clarios

Clarios, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a global leader in advanced battery technologies, producing over 150 million batteries annually. As a subsidiary of Brookfield Business Partners, Clarios offers AGM, lithium-ion, and xEV batteries for automotive and diverse industries across more than 100 countries. The company focuses on sustainable practices and innovative energy storage solutions, including electric and hybrid vehicle applications.

Company Location

Country:

United States

City:

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Company Overview

Clarios is a global manufacturer of advanced battery technologies, producing over 150 million low-voltage batteries annually. Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, it operates as a subsidiary of Brookfield Business Partners, delivering sustainable battery solutions to original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket customers in over 100 countries. Its portfolio includes brands such as OPTIMA, Heliar, Delkor, VARTA, LTH, and MAC.

Battery Technology

Clarios develops low-voltage energy storage solutions including Smart AGM batteries with real-time monitoring, xEV 12V batteries for electric and hybrid vehicles, 24V lithium-ion batteries for heavy-duty applications, and sodium-ion batteries. Its manufacturing includes closed-loop recycling of 200,000 used car batteries daily with 99% material recovery.

Products

Offers Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM), lithium-ion, and flooded batteries under brands OPTIMA, Heliar, Delkor, VARTA, LTH, and MAC for automotive, commercial, powersports, and leisure applications. Provides xEV 12V batteries, 24V lithium-ion heavy-duty batteries, and Connected Service Offerings for real-time battery monitoring.

Recent Projects

Secured a contract to supply 12V and 48V supercapacitors for vehicle integration in 2027-2028; invested $16 million to expand South Carolina AGM components facility; partnered with Altris on sodium-ion batteries and China Lithium Battery Technology Company on 12V lithium-ion systems; launched Connected Service Offerings.

Investors

Clarios is primarily owned by Brookfield Business Partners (part of Brookfield Corporation), alongside institutional partners of Brookfield Asset Management. Its capital structure includes senior secured notes and term loans, and the company has filed for an IPO.

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