ALPHARETTA, Ga. & HORSHAM, Pa., July 14 — Stryten Energy LLC (“Stryten” or “Stryten Energy”) and C&D Technologies, Inc. and Trojan Battery Company, LLC (“C&D Trojan”) today 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. 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.”
Stryten Energy Will Deliver a Full Energy Storage Portfolio Across Critical Industries
The combined organization will offer one of the industry’s most comprehensive portfolios of lead and lithium-based energy storage technologies, spanning a broad set of markets and applications.
- Transportation: automotive, truck, heavy-duty, lawn & garden, marine, LSEV, RV and other applications
- Essential Power: AI/data centers, uninterruptible power supply (UPS), telecommunications, utilities, nuclear and grid infrastructure
- Industrial: material handling, mining, railway, floor care, aerial work platforms and industrial equipment
- Military and government: wheeled tactical vehicles, missile defense systems, submarines, logistics and mission-critical infrastructure
“The addition of C&D Trojan will strengthen our ability to deliver a full portfolio of energy storage solutions to our customers,” said Judd. “Together, we will build a stronger and more agile company that is ideally positioned to meet evolving energy demands.”