Parsis Commerce and Hammond Global Announce Strategic Partnership
Istanbul, Turkey – [April 7, 2026] – Parsis Commerce, a leading Turkish exporter of battery components and materials serving the Middle East, has officially become an authorized distributor for Hammond Global, a world leader in performance chemicals for lead-acid batteries. Founded in 2004, Parsis Commerce supplies raw materials to a wide range of industries, including […]
Grahame Simmons Named as Finance Manager, Hammond Expanders UK
Grahame Simmons is replacing Carolyn Nichols as Finance Manager at Hammond Expanders UK. Carolyn, widely known and highly respected as a dedicated professional, recently retired after 21 years of service with Hammond UK. Simmons comes to Hammond with over 30 years experience in clothing and automotive manufacturing industries. He has managed several finance teams and […]
CBI & Hammond Collaborate on Charge Recovery and Pulse Power Performance
The Consortium for Battery Innovation conducted an interview with Hammond Group’s Senior Chemist in Research & Development Thomas Wojcinski. —As part of CBI’s new interview series highlighting our technical research projects, we spoke with Thomas Wojcinski, Senior Chemist in Research & Development at Hammond Group, to discuss their work on charge recovery and pulse-power behavior […]
BEST Magazine Interviews Hammond CEO Bobby Lucas
Speaking less than three months into his new job as CEO, Lucas is finding his way around the company and making his mark.
Hammond Group Announces Addition of Key Sales Positions in Asia and North America
Hammond Group, a global leader in innovative battery chemistry solutions, today announced that Anir Chakraborty has been named Director of Sales for APAC, and Ashley Tobin has been chosen as North American Sales Manager. Both professionals fill key positions to strengthen the company’s global growth and customer support strategy. Chakraborty brings a wealth of experience […]
Hammond Group Announces CEO Transition
Trusted Company Advisor Bobby Lucas Named President and Chief Executive Officer. Terry Murphy to Continue Role on Hammond’s Board of Directors. Hammond Group Inc, a global manufacturer of technically-supported battery oxides, red leads, expanders, and other specialty chemicals, today announced that Robert “Bobby” Lucas has been named new President and CEO, to support the company’s […]
Hammond’s Gao Expands on Carbon Mix in BI Cover Story
Batteries International cover story for the current issue is focused on Carbon additives and the latest understanding of their value in lead acid battery performance. Hammond’s Director of Research and Development Enqin Gao gives his insights on the importance of the right mix and proportions in carbon use. “You need to provide a very different […]
Hammond’s Global Supply Chain to Rescue in Testing Times for Lead Battery Sector
Two main free trade arteries are now disrupting supply chains with drought reducing transport through the Panama Canal and ships avoiding the Red Sea-Suez Canal route because of attacks arising out of Middle East conflict. Prices are rising and schedules are being extended but Hammond’s global footprint – with facilities in North America, Asia and […]
Well Said! A Persuasive Case for Heightened Federal Investment in Research and Development of Lead Acid Batteries for Energy Stability
As a leader in lead-acid battery chemistry research and development, Hammond supports this robust call for increased federal funding to advance a stable and sustainable energy infrastructure. “While lithium-ion batteries have captured recent headlines, the industry’s most-proven technology, the workhorse lead battery, continues to power the vast majority (99.7%) of the nearly 300 million vehicles […]
The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest Awards Featured in Business Magazine
Northwest Indiana Business Magazine has published a nice article about The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest class of 2023 inductions. Hammond’s team of researchers were inducted for development of Treated SureCure®, which enhances the life and performance of lead acid batteries. We’re very proud of our team an honored for this recognition! Read the […]