EaglePicher Technologies

EaglePicher Technologies, founded in 1843 and based in Joplin, Missouri, is a leading U.S. manufacturer of advanced battery and energetic systems. Serving defense, space, aviation, and commercial sectors, they provide thermal, primary, and secondary batteries powering over 90% of U.S. military munitions and more than 600 satellites.

Company Location

Country:

United States

City:

Joplin, Missouri

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Company Overview

EaglePicher Technologies is a leading American manufacturer of batteries and energetic devices, founded in 1843 as a mining and lead business and transitioning to battery manufacturing in 1922. It is the primary U.S. manufacturer of thermal battery systems, supplying power solutions for over 90% of U.S. military munitions and critical systems. The company serves defense, space, aviation, and commercial sectors and employs over 250 scientists and engineers to develop innovative energy storage solutions.

Battery Technology

Specializes in thermal, primary, and secondary battery systems, including cap-activated and electrically-activated thermal batteries; silver zinc gas-activated, lithium carbon monofluoride (Li/CFx), and Li/CFx–MnO2 hybrid systems. Its lithium-ion technology powers over 600 satellites in orbit and has produced the world’s smallest human-implantable battery. Manufacturing capabilities include custom packaging, integrated power systems, and strict quality control for demanding environments.

Products

Thermal battery systems (cap-activated and electrically-activated), silver zinc gas-activated batteries, lithium carbon monofluoride batteries, Li/CFx–MnO2 hybrid systems, lithium-ion satellite batteries, human-implantable batteries, and lithium-ion main and emergency batteries for the Saab Gripen E-series fighter with enhanced low-temperature performance and extended cycle life.

Recent Projects

2023 $20.9 million expansion in Joplin, Missouri, adding a new energetics facility and administration building with advanced manufacturing technology and creating 100 jobs; contract to develop and manufacture lithium-ion main and emergency batteries for the Saab Gripen E-series fighter aircraft.

Investors

Tuthill Corporation acquired EaglePicher Technologies in 2023 and is its primary investor.

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