Alpharetta, Georgia-based energy storage firm Stryten Energy has acquired battery manufacturer C&D Trojan in a bid to bolster energy security in the U.S.

Financial terms of the deal, which representatives say is likely to close in Q3 2026, are not yet public.

The acquisition includes a group of American manufacturing plants, aiming to further support the U.S.’s energy independence. The deal will create a “scaled platform” to not only advance battery manufacturing across the country, but enhance Stryten’s wider global footprint in major markets like Mexico and China.

“This combination brings together two highly complementary organizations with a shared commitment to delivering reliable, high-performance energy storage solutions,” says Stryten president and CEO Mike Judd. “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.” 

Judd will control the new combined organization, Stryter officials say. The conglomerate company will offer “one of the industry’s most comprehensive portfolios” of lithium-ion and lead-based battery products, spanning markets like transportation, military, and AI data centers.

“C&D Trojan and Stryten Energy share a strong commitment to innovation, manufacturing excellence, and serving customers in critical markets,” says 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.” 

Supporting new battery manufacturing

After the transaction closes later this year, Stryten will have control of 15 battery manufacturing sites and the support of about 3,700 employees, the company says. The company’s expanded footprint will strengthen the American battery supply chain, and should allow Stryten to expand its product catalogue in the near future.

The company plans to expand its absorbent glass mat (AGM) battery manufacturing capacity, officials say. The expanded manufacturing capacity will help Stryten meet spiking demand for advanced lead-based batteries, often needed for hybrid vehicle technology.

The new production scale and expanded product portfolio will also allow Stryten to support U.S. military operations and critical infrastructure like AI data centers.

“The addition of C&D Trojan will strengthen our ability to deliver a full portfolio of energy storage solutions to our customers,” Judd adds. “Together, we will build a stronger and more agile company that is ideally positioned to meet evolving energy demands.” 

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