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A generational shift in the leadership of the long-established family-owned company – Mag. Werner Töpfl succeeds Andreas and Thomas Bawart as CEO.

Generational Change at Banner:

Werner Töpfl Appointed New CEO

In the commercial vehicle segment, the starter and on-board power supply batteries from the Banner Buffalo Bull product range impress with maximum operational reliability even under extreme conditions. This is due to features such as increased vibration resistance, optimised current dissipation and a comprehensive safety concept.

Modernste Batterielösungen für den harten Dauereinsatz

Banner Batterien für höchste Ansprüche im Nutzfahrzeugbereich

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The Banner Group's Energy Solutions business unit has launched

a new high-performance battery series onto the market

The Banner Group's Energy Solutions business unit remains on an upward curve and has now further enlarged its portfolio with the launch of the new Traction Bull High Performance battery, which has been specially developed for demanding applications. This battery not only offers higher capacities and longer runtimes, but also impressive robustness and fast charging.

The transformation of the automotive industry is irreversible and e-powered transportation, sustainability and innovation are shaping the mobility of tomorrow. Accordingly, at the Automechanika 2024 from 10 to 14 September 2024 (Stand D51, Hall 4. 1), the premium specialist Banner will be presenting its wide range of innovative start-stop batteries.

Banner at the Automechanika 2024

Staying in the fast lane with sustainable batteries

The 2023/24 financial year presented Banner with a variety of challenges. Nevertheless, despite a slight decline in sales as compared to the previous year, the group remains future-oriented and focused on sustainable technologies and innovative solutions in the automotive and energy storage fields.

Banner focuses upon sustainable growth and innovative solutions.

Successful business development despite a challenging environment

The future of charging at Banner lies in the new Accucharger 15 A and 25 A. These professional chargers set new standards in terms of performance, versatility and technology. Therefore, find out more about the innovations that take the charging and maintenance of your batteries up to a new level.

Product presentation of the new Accucharger 15 and 25 A

Enlargement of the Banner charging technology range

The arrival of spring awakens the longing for outdoor, leisure activities and quite literally, nature lovers simply cannot wait to get started. Therefore, Banner provides valuable tips and a wide range of batteries to ensure that the removal from winter storage of leisure vehicles runs smoothly and the start of the season is as stress-free as possible.

Spring air whets the appetite for outdoor activities

Start the outdoor season with Banner batteries

Apart from its well-established and profitable Automotive business unit, Banner has a second operational area, the business unit Energy Solutions, in which it is pursuing an expansive strategy. The company is thus opening up to innovative technologies, particularly in the field of energy storage solutions for critical infrastructure and recently ...

The Energy Solutions business unit is fit for the future

Banner batteries offer innovative energy solutions

Der Premiumbatteriespezialist Banner war auf den Profi Service Tagen 2023, die von der Coparts Autoteile GmbH organisiert werden, am 11. und 12. November in Frankfurt vertreten. So zeigte das österreichische Vorzeigeunternehmen an einem eigenen 20 Quadratmeter großen Messestand mit Fokus auf notwendigem Zubehör rund um das Batteriemanagement Flagge.

Banner Batterien Partner der Profi Service Tage 2023

Profunder Wissenstransfer rund um Batteriemanagement

Der Unterschied zwischen einem guten Arbeitgeber und einem Top-Arbeitgeber liegt nicht nur in einem ansprechenden Gehalt, sondern insbesondere in der Wertschätzung und Zufriedenheit der Mitarbeiter:innen. Bei Banner sind diese Werte entscheidend für den Unternehmenserfolg.

Bei der Power Company wird Wertschätzung großgeschrieben

Zufriedene Mitarbeiter:innen als Erfolgsgarant

The Banner Group is pleased to announce that this summer its leisure and hobby batteries have undergone a market repositioning. Consequently, now and in the future, the new Energy Bull DUAL POWER types will be available for use as both starter and electrical power supply system batteries, thus opening up the prospect of additional, diverse application possibilities.

Banner has relaunched its Energy Bull batteries

Brand new and even more powerful - Energy Bull DUAL POWER

Leonding, 6 June 2023. The main challenge posed by the 2022/23 financial year resulted from the difficult conditions with regard to costs and supply chains. Nonetheless, the car battery manufacturer is now able to point to a positive balance and a new sales revenues record of EUR 307 million, which represents an increase of more than seven per cent over the previous year.

Banner achieves a new record with the highest sales

The Banner Group’s strategic realignment bears fruit

As part of its “Agenda 2030"” strategy, the Banner Group is taking another significant step towards growth through major expansion of its presence in China, one of the world's largest sales markets. This move is to be achieved by means of a licensing agreement with the battery manufacturer LEOCH, which foresees the joint pursuit of innovative applications for new sales areas in the national market.

Banner enters the Chinese market

Banner obtains LEOCH as its licensing parter for expansion in China

Banner, einer der führenden Hersteller von Starter- und Bordnetzbatterien für unterschiedliche Anwendungen, präsentiert rechtzeitig zum Saisonstart seine neuen Bike Bull GEL Motorradbatterien. Diese bieten verbesserte Leistung und Zuverlässigkeit für motorisierte Zweiräder aller Art.

Die neue Bike Bull Motorradbatterien

für einen powervollen Start in die Motorradsaison

Banner has been producing and marketing Duracell car and commercial vehicle batteries with equally great endeavour and success since 2013. Now, the company can report the prolongation of the licensing agreement with the world-renowned Duracell Automotive battery brand.

06.09.2022

The Duracell Automotive licence

has been extended

Even at a time of profound transformation within the automotive industry in the direction of digitalisation and e-mobility, sustainable product solutions remain at the very top of the Banner Group’s agenda.

03.08.2022

Banner at the Automechanika 2022

A power-packed range for sustainable mobility solutions

In the wake of the challenging corona period, the battery manufacturer was more than delighted to be able to celebrate its 85th birthday together with its personnel. Over 500 employees accepted an invitation to come to the jubilee event at Banner’s headquarters in Leonding, Austria.

14.06.2022

Banner writes an

85-year success story

• Sales revenues of EUR 286 million

• 4.2 million starter and electrical system batteries sold

• Major expansion with the Energy Solutions business unit in Thalheim

24.05.2022

Banner draws a positive balance

for the financial year expired

• 10 million euros invested in a new location in Thalheim near Wels, Austria

• Energy storage solutions for critical infrastructure

• Focus on technological openness for customer solutions
11.04.2022

New Location for Energy Solutions

Banner on course for expansion with a second business unit

In recent years, the requirements for commercial vehicle batteries have changed significantly. Today, they are not only responsible for engine starts, alternators, CB and vehicle radios, but also for supplying the entire vehicle electrical system.

04.04.2022

AGM technology means optimum power

for long-distance trucks

Irrespective of whether you are cruising across a lake or planning a circumnavigation of the globe, you will certainly wish to spend your free moments as relaxed and stress-free as possible. Therefore, in order to ensure that you enjoy a smooth voyage on your boat or yacht, Banner offers superb batteries for the hobby and leisure area.

29.03.2022

Superlative power packs for boats and yachts

Full speed ahead

A home on four wheels! With a camper or caravan, you can enjoy a holiday that is both close to nature and uncomplicated. With the latter aspect in mind, Banner constantly seeks to ensure that a well-deserved break runs smoothly and no one is suddenly plunged into darkness!

08.02.2022

Mobile Power

Tips for caravan and camper batteries

The Banner Group is about to enter the New Year strengthened by the prolongation of a contract with a German automobile manufacturer, which also brings a 40 per cent increase in sales to this important customer.

09.12.2021

Banner secures a EUR 50 million contract

from a German carmaker

The Austrian battery specialist Banner has compiled a list of the most important tips in order to prevent starting problems, ensure full power at all times and achieve a marked increase in both performance and service life.

01.09.2021

Six tips for long battery life

Banner batteries for full power and problem-free starting

In spite of the daunting 2020/21 financial year Banner still achieved a small, two per cent increase in sales revenues over the preceding year. Nonetheless, the upheavals throughout the automotive industry have also resulted in a strategic rethink by the battery producer from Leonding, Upper Austria.
22.06.2021

Banner repositions itself for the future with higher sales revenues

Over four million starter batteries sold worldwide

COVID-19 has also interfered with the priorities of motorcycle fans. Consequently, the wish for unlimited freedom and in particular outdoor leisure activities was seldom so great as it is at present. Banner’s Bike Bull batteries also awaken the desire to hit the road and moreover, they ensure a perfect start.

24.03.2021

The Banner Bike Bull brand world of top quality

motorcycle batteries

In times of climate change, for some the buzzword sustainability simply means window dressing. However, this is not the case with Banner.Even in 1937 when the company was founded and virtually no one used the term sustainability, the battery manufacturer set itself stringent environmental standards and today it recycles virtually all of the materials found in used batteries.
23.02.2021

Banner adheres to the

strictest environmental standards

E-mobility is and will remain a hotly debated subject. For while the lead-acid battery has for many years been used successfully in both petrol- and diesel-driven vehicles, the lithium-ion battery for e-vehicles is still under public scrutiny.

26.01.2021

Differing technologies

one objective

Spring is the ideal moment for a battery check in combination with external equalisation charging. Therefore, the starter specialist Banner is pleased to provide the following key tips for extended battery life.

02.03.2020

Battery tips for commercial vehicles
For constant full power and a long service life

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The Banner Heavy Duty Tester

offers quick and reliable battery checks

Battery testing with buffalo power is as easy as pie! Accordingly, with its Heavy Duty BBT HD1, Banner offers a perfect device for the measurement of motorcycle, car and truck batteries. This innovative tester, which is particularly easy on the batteries, is ideally suited to intensive garage demands.

05.11.2019

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Austria’s sole battery manufacturer

produces sustainable, environment-friendly starter batteries

Banner possesses one of Europe’s most modern battery plants and sustainability and environmental protection represent cornerstones of its corporate philosophy.

23.10.2019

Banner has enlarged its booster range with the new PB12 and PB12/24 models.

New Banner Power Boosters

These modern devices in Banner design are fitted with a high-performance 23 Ah AGM battery and are suitable for every type of vehicle. Moreover, maximum power and new functions provide a wealth of advantages.

05.09.2019

The family-owned Banner company can again look back on a highly successful financial year (1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019), as with sales revenues of EUR 307 million it once more achieved the best result in its history, which dates back well over eighty years.

16.05.2019

Banner again achieves record sales revenues and turnover

4.8 million starter batteries sold

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BÜFFELPOST - Banner customer magazine

BÜFFELPOST

Summer 2024 Edition

In this edition, you will find the following exciting topics: INCREASED POWER Optimum power with many control units INCREASED ENERGY Traction Bull as a high performance powerhouse INCREASED SAFETY Cybersecurity measures with Banner

In the new issue of our customer magazine "Büffelpost" you will find exciting articles about the following topics:

SUSTAINABLE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT
High Standards from the Very Beginning

HELPING SHAPE THE ENERGY TRANSITION
Investing in a Green Future

MEGATRENDS IN THE PARTS TRADE
2030: Where’s the Journey Headed?

BÜFFELPOST

Summer 2023

In the new issue of our costumer magazine "Büffelpost" you will find exciting articles about the following topics: SET IMPULSES Protecting the environment: Start-stop batteries SUSTAINABLE WAYS Banner invests in sustainability ALTERNATIVE DRIVES E-mobility: Tips for workshops & parts retailers

BÜFFELPOST

Autumn 2022

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BÜFFELPOST

Spring 2022

In the new issue of our customer magazine "Büffelpost" you will find exciting articles about the following topics:

A MODERN LOCATION
Energy Solutions in Thalheim

AN IMPRESSIVE BIRTHDAY
A success story continues

A RELIABLE PARTNER
Freshness guarantee despite crises

In the new issue of our customer magazine "Büffelpost" you will find exciting articles about the following topics:

FUTURE OUTLOOK
AGENDA 2030 is picking up speed

FLEXIBLE BUFFALO POWER
The "freshness guarantee" delivers its promises

OUTSTANDING COSTUMERS SATISFACTION
Banner wins the 2021 EUCUSA Award

BÜFFELPOST

Autumn 2021

In the new issue of our customer magazine "Büffelpost" you will find exciting articles about the following topics:

MODERN ENERGY MANAGEMENT
Bull power in the BMW i3

A BATTERY CHECK FOR TOMORROW
The decarbonisation perspective

GENUINE POWER PACKS ARE READY TO GO!
Brand-new types with value added

BÜFFELPOST

Spring 2021

In the new issue of our customer magazine "Büffelpost" you will find exciting articles about the following topics:

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Banner is using its changes

INNOVATIONS & TRENDS
New commercial vehicle starter battery programme

SUCCESS FACTOR DATA
Data management via DVSE Topmotive

BÜFFELPOST

Autumn 2020