Photo credit: Battery Council International (BCI) Hammond Group, Inc. is proud to announce that Bobby Lucas, President and CEO and Brad Bisaillon, Vice President, have been selected as recipients of Battery Council International’s (BCI) inaugural NextGen Leadership Award. The new award, established in partnership with BEST Magazine, recognizes rising leaders
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
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
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
Hammond Group, a global leader in innovative battery chemistry solutions, is pleased to announce that Nourhan Moustafa has joined the company as Senior Regional Sales Manager for EMEA. Based in Dubai, Moustafa will play a pivotal role in supporting Hammond’s expanding global strategy and customer engagement efforts throughout Europe, the
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, 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
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
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
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
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
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
The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest has announced winners of the 2023 Innovators Awards. This honor is bestowed in recognition of innovations that present a new solution, benefit society, and has value that can be measured. Hammond Group was selected for their newest product “Treated SureCure®.” This next-level battery
Hammond’s Research and Development Director Enqin Gao presented “The First Step to Developing the Next Generation Lead-Acid Battery: Positive Paste Structure” this week at the 20th Asian Battery Conference and Exhibition in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Hammond has recently geared up manufacturing of it’s newest product, Treated SureCure® and Enqin’s presentation
Hammond Group recently announced the promotion of two long-term employees to key Vice Presidential roles. Dan Loosemore has been named Vice President of Hammond’s North American Operations and is responsible for both the Pottstown, Pennsylvania and Hammond, Indiana Oxide plants in addition to the Hammond Expander plant. Loosemore has been
With the recent launch of full-scale operations at Hammond Group’s new state-of-the-art Treated SureCure® manufacturing line in North America, the company announced increased production capacity for its Malaysian plant as well. The facility in Kuala Lumpur is capable of making just over 4.1 million pounds of Treated SureCure® or 1900
Lead batteries are “giants hiding in plain sight” and more than capable of boosting US national and energy security needs, Hammond Group president and CEO Terry Murphy told a Capitol Hill briefing. “The challenges we’re putting on the grid by trying to go to a zero emissions economy are completely
Hammond’s CEO will be Among Panelists On Wednesday, May 10, leaders from the U.S. battery industry will share key insights on the critical role of domestic manufacturing in meeting the growing demand for energy storage and supporting a low-carbon future. The discussion will explore the need for a diversified battery
