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

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

Additive Increases Formation Efficiency, Reducing Manufacturing Costs; Increases Battery Life Hammond Group, Inc. recently announced full-scale operations of its new North American Treated SureCure® manufacturing line, a multi-million dollar investment that doubles production capacity for one of its most effective additives. “Our new state-of-the-art Treated SureCure® line represents a substantial

Hammond Group is pleased to announce a new director to lead their industry recognized E=(LAB)2. Enqin Gao has been named Research and Development Director. He will oversee daily operations and research at the lab in Hammond, Indiana, USA. With over three decades of management and R&D experience in the lead

“The energy storage market needs alternatives to the current misapplication of lithium-ion batteries in stationary energy storage systems, as these materials are in short supply due to the massive push in electrifying our transportation systems.” —Hammond Group CEO Terry Murphy  In the latest issue of Batteries International, Murphy shares his

Hammond Group, Inc. announces two Senior Fellows to guide its Innovation Leadership Council. John Miller, recently Senior Director of Engineering for Stryten, and Dr. Francisco Trinidad, recently the Director of Battery Technology for Exide Europe. “We are very excited to have John and Francisco join Hammond,” said Gordon Beckley, Chief

Hammond Group is honored to be the first featured stop on the Essential Energy Everyday Tour. This virtual tour highlights Battery Council International member companies that provide innovative lead batteries, and the services and supplies used to make those batteries. Hammond president and CEO Terry Murphy is interviewed for this

Four associations representing the lead and lead battery industries have launched a program designed to help reduce substandard and informal lead battery recycling in low-and-middle-income countries (LMICs). The program – known as LeadBattery360° – builds on guiding principles agreed among the associations in 2020. Supported by the International Lead Association