VARTA AG

VARTA AG, founded in 1887, is Germany’s leading global manufacturer of innovative battery solutions and energy storage systems. Specializing in lithium-ion, microbatteries, and household batteries, VARTA serves over 75 countries with products for automotive, industrial, and consumer applications.

Company Location

Country:

Germany

City:

Ellwangen

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Company Overview

VARTA AG, established in 1887 in Ellwangen, Germany, is the country’s premier manufacturer of battery solutions and energy storage systems. With over 130 years of experience, it delivers innovative battery technologies for automotive, industrial, and consumer applications, from microscale batteries for hearing aids to large-scale residential and commercial storage. Operating globally with production facilities across Europe and Indonesia and serving customers in 75+ countries.

Battery Technology

Focuses on Lithium-Ion Solutions & Microbatteries and Household Batteries. Produces specialized microbatteries for hearing aids, wearables, and automotive use; lithium-ion coin power technology for high energy density. R&D on rechargeable lithium-ion cells, zinc-air and silver oxide chemistries, new materials. Manufactures over 1,200 billion microbatteries annually and significant alkaline and energy storage systems capacity. Integrates storage solutions with renewables for efficient power management.

Products

Microscale batteries for hearing aids, wearables, wireless headsets; lithium-ion coin power button cells; household alkaline batteries; large-scale energy storage systems for residential and commercial use.

Recent Projects

In 2024, secured court-approved restructuring plan and completed the ECO2LIB research project, advancing cost-effective, longer-lasting lithium-ion batteries for improved energy storage systems.

Investors

Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG and MT InvestCo (Michael Tojner) invested €60M in restructuring; existing lenders hold 36.0% virtual shareholding; additional investors include Amundi Asset Management SA, WSS Vermögensmanagement GmbH and Mercer Global Investments Europe Ltd.

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