“Energy Excellence for You!“. This is the slogan under which HOPPECKE are presenting their new innovations at this year’s CeMAT trade fair. This slogan means what it says because behind the word “Excellence” is a wide-ranging product spectrum. HOPPECKE, the largest European-owned battery manufacturer, is a leader in Motive Power Systems because, as stated in their “E-Mission Statement”, at the central core of their production are the values of efficient, emission-free Motive Power, coupled with a desire to protect the environment.

For over 80 years, customers associate the name HOPPECKE with top-quality, innovative battery products. And it is only right and proper that their concept for the CeMAT 2008 trade fair points directly to the company’s strengths and innovation with the slogan: “HOPPECKE Motive Power Systems. Energy Excellence for You!“ Of particular importance is the word “Excellence“, in which each and every letter of the word stands for a particular facet of the HOPPECKE product range and services. For example, “L” stands for “Leading Technology, Fit for the Future!”, referring to the trak^®com product, the trendsetting monitoring and communications system.

E-Missions: CO2 Reduction

The 7th letter of the word “Excellence“ should be of interest to every trade fair visitor. It is the letter “e”, and it stands for E-Mission. HOPPECKE is a company that has seen the importance of environmental care in the production of industrial batteries for some time and have put their emphasis on this topic, whether in their use, or in emission-free Motive Power, hybrid systems, or recycling, in an attempt to reduce their carbon dioxide (CO2) footprint. With this new step forward, the company, based in the Sauerland (Germany), give not only answers to the current environmental questions but in addition they are preparing themselves for present and future market and customer requirements.

“e“ like efficiency

Through intelligent product development, engineering and competent consultancy with regard to CO2 reduction, HOPPECKE is able to offer energy systems to suit economic and eco-friendly users alike. The fact is that HOPPECKE have managed to improve the efficiency of their products by as much as 30%. And they have proved that CO2 reductions of up to 14,000 kg over the life-span of their system really will help to reduce the burden on the environment.

“e“ like environmental protection

HOPPECKE have a depth of knowledge regarding environmental issues because they started tackling the subject at an early stage. A collection and disposal system for lead batteries recycles the costly lead and prepares it for further use in an eco-friendly way. That their filtration and effluent systems are cutting-edge is standard practice at HOPPECKE.

“e“ like emission-free Motive Power

Systems such as hybrid fuel-cells are proven technologies of the future. This form of emission-free indoor power unit depends upon water, thereby cutting out dangerous aerosol or exhaust emissions. This exceptionally environmentally friendly alternative to combustion-based vehicles create far fewer CO2 emissions but are just as economically viable.

Largest European-owned industrial battery manufacturer

In 2007, the family-owned company from the town of Hoppecke in the Sauerland celebrated its 80th birthday. With over 1,400 employees, (with 50% of these employed in Germany itself) the company has an average annual double-digit growth rate. The company also has 16 subsidiaries and countless representatives and exclusive partners, manufacturing and production sites, making HOPPECKE a global player. The concern also founded the HOPPECKE Service Company in 2007 to provide an area-wide service network, and this company has also earned the high reputation enjoyed by the main concern for many years. With over 130 Service Points, unified service quality (“One brand – One Quality”) is now available across the German and European territories, with know-how direct from the manufacturer.