Battery Council International

BCI's Roger Miksad sat down with East Penn's Chris Pruitt as he steps down from the BCI Board. "Being part of the East Penn family has been the honor of a lifetime," said Chris. His strategic leadership has been instrumental in BCI's growth. Watch: youtu.be/0CoZQmb3mGc

🔋⚡ The @ENERGY OE960 project led by BCI's Consortium for Lead Battery Leadership gathered at @ORNL! Shout out to participants Adv Battery Concepts, @cd_technologies @Trojan_Battery @ClariosGlobal @CrownBattery East Penn @EnerSys_Global @Gridtential @StrytenEnergy @argonne @PNNLab.

⛳ Join the iconic #BCI2026 Golf Tournament—a beloved Convention tradition! Connect with 100+ battery industry leaders at Tennessee's Top 10 @HermitageGolf Course (@GolfDigest) 🏆 Shout out to co-sponsors @ENTEK_extruders & @CrownBattery! Register: accelevents.com/e/bci-2026-con…

💪 PEOPLE POWER: East Penn's David Corey named Vice Chair of BCI's Product Information Committee! Corey joins Chair Ellen Maxey to lead shipping statistics and recycling rate tracking, succeeding Mark Kelley. Welcome aboard! #PeoplePower

🎉 Congrats to Katie Raymond on her new role as BCI's Creative Director! Katie will lead creative strategy across branding, design, publications, social media & events — shaping how BCI connects with members and the industry🎉 #PeoplePower

🍷 Start #BCI2026 with Southern hospitality at Belle Meade Winery—Nashville's oldest winery & historic landmark! @bmpwinery Enjoy guided mansion tours, curated wine & bourbon tastings, and networking🥃 📍Pre-conference add-on: accelevents.com/e/bci-2026-con…

🎬 NEW VIDEO: U.S Military Operations Depend on Reliable Energy Storage ➡️ BCI members deliver mission-critical #EnergyStorage — from fighter jets & nuclear subs to 200+ satellites with zero mission failures. Built on 125+ years of expertise 🇺🇸 ▶️ Watch: youtu.be/5kIq-fvQqIw

🏛️ BCI's 2026 Advocacy Day on #CapitolHill is a wrap — A HUGE thank you to the BCI members from QuantumShield, East Penn, @USBattery, CleanTech Strategies, @StrytenEnergy, Digatron, @Gridtential, @EnerSys_Global who traveled to Washington DC to make their voices heard on behalf of the #BatteryIndustry: Together, our group held meetings across Capitol Hill — with the offices of @ChuckGrassley @RepMeuser @RepDean @RepPaulTonko @SenMcCormickPA @HouseCommerce @RepDerekSchmidt @RepTimKennedy @RepMann @RepSamGraves @RepRickAllen @SenOssoff @RepAshleyHinson @RepCasten @RepJayapal @SenatorDurbin @RepJudyChu @RepYoungKim @RepMarcyKaptur— advocating for policies that matter to our industry and our nation.

🚨 KEYNOTE ALERT! John Ellis, President at @codethink & former @Ford Global Technologist, joins #BCI2026! Expert in connected vehicles, trustable software & IoT. Author of The Zero Dollar Car. 👉 Register now: accelevents.com/e/bci-2026-con…

🏅 Join the Quarter Century Club at #BCI2026! Celebrating 25+ years in the #BatteryIndustry? Receive recognition with a commemorative pin at our exclusive members-only breakfast in Nashville. Apply now: batterycouncil.org/about/quarter-…

💪 PEOPLE POWER: Ellen Maxey named Chair of BCI's Product Information Committee! As Director of Strategy, Components at @Clarios, she'll oversee shipping statistics and recycling reports, succeeding Mark Kelley. #PeoplePower

Great to be on the ground with our members! 🔋 BCI's Jeff Reeves & Katie Raymond visited two member companies in Minneapolis: 🔄 Gopher Resource – Toured their recycling facility in Eagan 🚗 Factory Motor Parts – Met with leadership to discuss industry trends #BatteryIndustry

🎸 Connect with the brightest minds in the #BatteryIndustry at #BCI2026 in Nashville! Build relationships with industry leaders, policymakers & innovators at: 🔋 Opening Reception ⚡ Power Hour 🍹 WGBI Reception 🎉 Nashville Closing Celebration Register: accelevents.com/e/bci-2026-con…

💪 PEOPLE POWER: Joel Brady is now Chair of BCI's Marketing Committee! As East Penn's VP of Marketing, Brady brings extensive industry knowledge to lead BCI's strategic marketing initiatives. He takes over from longtime chair Donna Snyder. Welcome aboard! #PeoplePower

Welcome to the BCI team, Emily Magalotti! 🎉 Emily joins us as Events Coordinator, bringing a degree from Ohio State, experience in marketing & trade show logistics, and the drive of a D1 lacrosse player. We're thrilled to have her energy on board! #PeoplePower #Welcome

🚨 #SaveTheDate: Flow Batteries North America 2026 📅 Oct 19–21, 2026 📍 Phoenix, AZ North America's only dedicated flow battery conference is back & bigger than ever! #FBNA2026 🎤 Speak at the event: form.jotform.com/260475848525164 🔗 Register: batterycouncil.org/flow-batteries…

🎉⚡🔋 It’s officially #NationalBatteryDay 2026! Over the past few weeks, Sir Chargewell has shared how batteries power nearly every part of modern life. Batteries power our: 📈 U.S. Economy & Jobs ♻️ Circular Economy 🚛 Critical Supply Chains 🔒 Military & National Defense 🚑 Emergency & Critical Services ⚡ Stationary Energy Storage 🚗 Transportation & Vehicles 💻 Data Centers & Telecom Learn more about Sir Chargewell and National Battery Day: batterycouncil.org/news/introduci…

💻 Data Centers & Telecom 💻 #NationalBatteryDay approaches! Batteries keep our connected world running. Data centers rely on UPS batteries preventing costly outages, and telecom networks use battery backups to keep cell towers online during grid failures. Batteries keep the world connected!

🚗 Transportation & Vehicles 🚗 Counting down to #NationalBatteryDay! Every vehicle relies on battery power. While EVs are known for battery drive trains, nearly every internal combustion vehicle depends on legacy battery technology for starting engines, running auxiliary systems and more. Batteries connect every journey!

⚡ Stationary Energy Storage ⚡ #NationalBatteryDay is almost here! Energy storage is the backbone of America's digital infrastructure. From AI data centers to hospitals and telecom networks, batteries deliver reliability and resilience. Diverse technologies balance energy supply and demand, powering modern life 24/7.

🚑 Emergency & Critical Services: The #NationalBatteryDay countdown continues! In hospitals, backup batteries keep life support, operating rooms, and patient monitoring running. For first responders, batteries power communication devices, emergency lighting, and vital medical equipment. During emergencies, battery systems provide safety, stability, and hope.