Automechanika 2026: Banner Showcases Lithium Series, Starter Batteries, and New Brand Identity
Banner (Hall 4.1, Booth D51) will be exhibiting at Automechanika 2026 (September 8–12, Frankfurt am Main) with three key focuses: the new Traction Bull Bloc Lithium series for mobile and stationary applications, an expanded portfolio of starter and automotive batteries, and a revamped brand identity, including a new trade show booth.
Leonding, July 20, 2026. The highlight of the trade show presentation is the Traction Bull Bloc Lithium series—Banner’s first foray into the market for lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries. The new product family is aimed at owners of motorhomes, travel trailers, boats, and stationary off-grid systems. Banner offers the series in five capacity levels and six battery types ranging from 50 to 150 ampere-hours.
Designed for deep-cycle applications, i.e. repeated discharge and recharge operation, the batteries achieve more than 3,000 cycles at an 80% depth of discharge (DoD). An integrated Battery Management System (BMS) monitors cell voltages, current flow and temperature, while protecting the battery against overcharging, deep discharge, short circuits and overheating. The 80 Ah, 100 Ah and 150 Ah models also feature a self-heating function. This enables the battery to be charged at temperatures as low as -20°C, making year-round use in outdoor and camping applications possible.
“With the new Traction Bull Bloc Lithium series, we are responding to the growing demand for high-performance, durable and intelligent energy storage solutions. Automechanika provides the ideal platform to present this innovation to an international audience of industry professionals for the first time”, says Mag. Werner Töpfl, CEO of Banner GmbH.
Starter and On-Board Batteries for Modern Vehicle Concepts
Alongside its new lithium product range, Banner will showcase its portfolio of starter and on-board batteries in Frankfurt. The focus is on the Running Bull AGM and Running Bull EFB series, which the battery specialist has specifically developed for vehicles equipped with start-stop systems.
AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) batteries are designed to withstand frequent charge and discharge cycles, making them particularly suitable for vehicles with high energy demands in urban driving conditions. EFB (Enhanced Flooded Battery) batteries represent a more powerful evolution of conventional flooded batteries and provide an entry-level solution for start-stop technology.
Even in electric and hybrid vehicles, the 12-volt on-board battery remains an integral part of the vehicle’s electrical system. It supplies power to safety and comfort functions and helps stabilize the vehicle’s electrical network.
Banner complements its automotive portfolio with the Power Bull, a premium starter battery, and the Buffalo Bull AGM, designed specifically for commercial vehicles.
Motorcycles, Leisure Applications and Workshop Equipment
For motorcycle and powersports applications, Banner will showcase the Bike Bull AGM PLUS and Bike Bull AGM PRO. Both models are maintenance-free and designed to withstand demanding conditions involving high levels of vibration and shock.
The workshop equipment range includes the Accucharger 10A Recovery and Accucharger PRO 35A battery chargers, as well as the BBT HD1+ and BBT 505 battery testers. These devices are designed for battery diagnostics and professional battery management.
Refreshed brand identity makes its trade fair debut
Automechanika also marks the public launch of Banner’s further developed brand identity: a modernised logo, new colours and typefaces, and revised product labelling. The newly designed exhibition stand provides a clearer distinction between the two business divisions, Automotive and Energy Solutions, both spatially and in terms of content. Banner will subsequently roll out the new corporate design gradually across all communication channels.
“We want to be recognised as a leading Austrian provider of energy storage solutions – innovative, sustainable and customer-focused. Automechanika 2026 offers us the opportunity to present this development in a striking way,” says Werner Töpfl.
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