Stryten acquires C&D Trojan to expand battery manufacturing
Following the close of the transaction, Stryten will operate 15 battery manufacturing and component facilities across the US. This expanded footprint will strengthen Stryten’s vertically integrated manufacturing supply chain and its ability to produce energy storage solutions.
US-based Stryten Energy LLC and C&D Technologies, Inc. and Trojan Battery Company, LLC (C&D Trojan) have announced the signing of a definitive agreement for Stryten to acquire C&D Trojan, creating a scaled platform to advance global battery manufacturing and deliver comprehensive energy storage solutions across critical markets, according to a press release.
Upon completion of the transaction, the company will continue to be led by Stryten’s Chief Executive Officer and President, Mike Judd. The transaction is anticipated to close in the third quarter of 2026 and is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
“This combination brings together two highly complementary organizations with a shared commitment to delivering reliable, high-performance energy storage solutions,” said Mike Judd, Chief Executive Officer and President of Stryten Energy. “By combining our capabilities, we will accelerate innovation, expand our manufacturing footprint, and better serve customers across transportation, industrial, essential power and military and government sectors.”
“C&D Trojan and Stryten Energy share a strong commitment to innovation, manufacturing excellence, and serving customers in critical markets,” said Rick Heller, President and CEO of C&D Trojan. “By bringing our organizations together, we are expanding our capabilities, broadening our solutions portfolio, and creating a stronger foundation to support customers’ evolving energy storage needs.”
The combined organization will offer a comprehensive portfolio of lead and lithium-based energy storage technologies, spanning a broad set of markets and applications.
Following the close of the transaction, Stryten will operate 15 battery manufacturing and component facilities across the US, supported by 3,700 employees. This expanded domestic footprint will strengthen Stryten’s vertically integrated manufacturing supply chain and its ability to produce energy storage solutions.
Additionally, Stryten plans to expand Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) battery manufacturing capacity to meet increased demand for advanced lead batteries required for hybrid and start-stop vehicle technologies, as well as data center and telecom resiliency applications, the press release said.
