Corporate Profile

Founded in 1925 by George Godber and Carl Speer, Trojan Battery Company is the world’s leading manufacturer of deep-cycle batteries. From deep-cycle flooded batteries to deep-cycle AGM and gel batteries, Trojan has shaped the world of deep-cycle battery technology with more than over 90 years of battery manufacturing experience.

With the invention of the golf car battery for the Autoette vehicle in 1952, Trojan pioneered the development of deep-cycle battery technology for the golf industry; successfully introducing mobilization to the game of golf. For Trojan, this began a legacy of leadership and innovation that prevails today in the global, deep-cycle markets spanning applications for golf and utility vehicles, renewable energy, transportation, floor machines, aerial work platforms, marine and recreational vehicles.

Headquartered in Santa Fe Springs, Calif., Trojan’s operations include four ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing plants in California and Georgia, two advanced research and development centers dedicated exclusively to deep-cycle battery technologies, and international offices located in Europe, UAE and Asia. Trojan is a proud member of the Battery Council International (BCI), the Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium and a technical research partner with the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. Trojan applies rigorous industry battery testing procedures that adhere to BCI and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) test standards.

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS ISO Registered Manufacturing Plants

CALIFORNIA Corporate Headquarters	CALIFORNIA Manufacturing	GEORGIA Stonecrest	GEORGIA Sandersville
Trojan Battery Company 10375 Slusher Drive Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 US and Canada: 800.423.6569 International: +1.562.236.3000	Trojan Battery Company 12380 Clark Street Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670Trojan Battery Company 9440 Ann Street Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670	Trojan Battery Company 5174 Minola Drive Stonecrest, GA 30038	Trojan Battery Company 3012 George J. Lyons Parkway West Sandersville, GA 31082

AT A GLANCE
Employees	Total US: 850+

Solar \| Motive Products	Deep-Cycle Flooded – 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 36 Volts Deep-Cycle Lithium – 12.8, 25.6 Volts Deep-Cycle AGM – 6, 12 Volts Deep-Cycle Gel – 6, 12 Volts Reliant™ AGM with C-Max Technology™ Smart Carbon™ Ranger™ 160

Industry Focus	Golf and utility, NEV, commercial trucking, marine, floor machines, aerial work platforms, material handling, recreational vehicles, oil/gas, airport ground support and renewable energy.


Awards & Recognition	2017 Sanitary Maintenance Distributor Choice Award Winner – HydroLink™ Battery Watering System 2016 Sanitary Maintenance Distributor Choice Award Winner – HydroLink™ Battery Watering System 2015 Sanitary Maintenance Distributor Choice Award Winner – HydroLink™ Battery Watering System 2014 Intersolar India “Solar Projects” Award – Remote Telecom 2014 Genie “Outstanding Performance” Award 2013 Frost and Sullivan “Innovative Enterprise” Award 2012 Genie “Outstanding Performance” Award 2012 “Application Solar Project of the Year” Award – Solar Powered RuralStreet Lighting in Dubai, U.A.E. 2011 Golf Course Industry Magazine’s “Most Admired” Companies 2009 Southern California Edison Environmental Hero Award ISO 9001:2008 Certification for California and Georgia operations 2007 Best Overall Winner LLEAP Awards – Lift & Access Magazine Santa Fe Springs Exporter of the Year Los Angeles Business Journal President’s Award for Family-Owned Businesses

Environmental Stewardship

As proactive supporters of environmental sustainability, Trojan’s environmental stewardship focuses on clean energy initiatives and recycling programs. Trojan manufactures batteries that are 99% recyclable. Through its partnership with Southern California Edison (SCE) Trojan saves over 8 million kilowatt hours and cuts CO2 emissions by over 12 million pounds significantly reducing our annual energy consumption and carbon foot print.

Corporate Leadership

Trojan Battery Company began its legacy of dedicated leadership and innovation in 1925 with founders George Godber and brother-in-law Carl Speer.	Armand Lauzon President & Chief Executive Officer	Edward Dunlap Sr. VP & Chief Financial Officer
Today, Trojan’s executive leadership includes a team of leading business executives with an impressive resume of experience in a variety of industries ranging from finance and marketing to manufacturing and production. This expertise continues the company’s innovative leadership role in the manufacture of deep-cycle batteries for a variety of solar & motive applications including for golf, transportation, renewable energy, floor machines, mobile elevated work platforms (MEWP), marine and recreational vehicles.	Phil Taylor SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer	John Getty Sr. VP, Operations
	Bryan Godber SVP, Corporate Marketing & Product Management	Yvonne Schroeder Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
	Michael Everett Senior VP Engineering	Paul Claro Vice President and General Manager of Trojan Battery Sales

Our Purpose

To provide clean and reliable energy storage solutions that enhance the way people live and work around the world.

OUR VALUES

Trojan Battery Company’s core values focus on our commitment to developing innovative environmentally friendly energy storage solutions that effectively meet customer needs, and serve the global community at large. Trojan values the integrity of our business relations, the quality of our deep-cycle technology, reliability of our products and services, as well as the professional growth of our team members.

INTEGRITY	QUALITY	CUSTOMER FOCUS
Trojan’s corporate planning and actions are guided by a high level of business ethics and integrity. We treat Trojan team members, customers, suppliers and business associates with dignity, respect and fairness. We communicate openly and honestly and recognize the customs, traditions and needs of the communities we serve. Trojan also maintains high safety and environmental standards. Trojan Supplier Code of Conduct Anti-corruption Standards of Conduct	Since 1925, customers have depended on Trojan quality which is demonstrated in the performance, reliability and durability of our deep-cycle battery products. Trojan’s quality commitment extends to developing continuous process improvements, working with quality suppliers while delivering world-class service and support. Trojan has an unwavering focus on quality.	Our customer relationships are created, maintained and continuously enhanced by providing the best products and services for every unique geography, market and application around the world. By applying Trojan’s experience, know-how and innovation to meet the needs of our markets and customers, we consistently deliver ideal energy storage solutions for a wide range of applications.


EMPOWERMENT	INNOVATION	COMMUNITY OUTREACH
At Trojan, personal growth is a central theme of our corporate culture. We foster teamwork, open communication, goodwill and camaraderie throughout our organization. Trojan values informed risk-taking, employee development, accountability for actions, and recognition for results. We are committed to the empowerment of our most valuable resource – our people.	We look beyond today’s business needs to tomorrow’s global energy requirements. By creating and launching exciting new energy storage products, advancing our technologies, and identifying emerging markets, Trojan continues to maintain our leadership position.	Trojan supports global communities with high-quality, reliable products that enable families to prosper and businesses to grow. In addition, Trojan team members volunteer in many local projects to increase opportunities for communities to thrive.

Our History

FROM THE FAIRWAYS TO THE WATERWAYS
Trojan Battery Has Achieved More Than 90 Years Of Deep-Cycle Excellence

Since 1925		1960s
Trojan Battery Company has been the world’s leading manufacturer of deep-cycle batteries. After serving on a submarine in World War I, George Godber started the company in the Los Angeles area with his founding partner and brother-in-law, Carl Speer. Trojan initially began manufacturing automotive batteries and later moved into building batteries for commercial trucks. In the 1940s, Dick and Ray Godber joined the company, ushering in the second generation of family leadership. Sensing that deep-cycle technology was the wave of the future, the company began focusing on this area.		The company expanded its line of deep-cycle batteries and moved to Santa Fe Springs in Southern California. Growth continued into the 1970s with the addition of batteries for floor machine, marine, construction and various industrial applications.

1952s		1980s
Trojan pioneered the first deep-cycle golf car battery. Trojan teamed up with Autoette to design a vehicle for a physically-challenged golfer, enabling him to travel more easily around the golf course. This began a legacy of leadership in the electric golf car industry that prevails today. Trojan maroon batteries now power golf cars on over 98% of the US’s top golf courses.		They saw continued growth as the company moved into its current location and acquired its first east coast facility near Atlanta, Georgia. In 1992, Trojan established a state-of-the-art Technology Center, dedicated to advanced product design and development. To this day, Trojan prides itself on operating the industry’s leading design and test facility for deep-cycle batteries.

Now in its fourth generation of family leadership and in a partnership with Charlesbank Capital, Trojan, under President and CEO Neil Thomas, is dedicated to designing and building premium maroon, Trojan-branded deep-cycle batteries for various applications, including golf and utility vehicles, floor machines, aerial work platforms, transportation, marine vessels, recreational vehicles, neighborhood electric vehicles and renewable energy systems. All of Trojan’s products are backed by outstanding technical support and customer service. With a worldwide network of Trojan Master Distributors, plus numerous dealers and a growing retail presence, Trojan products are truly powering the planet. The Trojan Battery team is proud of the company’s heritage and the premium batteries that we offer; hence the motto: Charging Forward.™

SINCE 1925: A PROUD HERITAGE, MAJOR CORPORATE MILESTONES

1925
World War I is over, and the Roaring 20’s are in full swing. Trojan Battery Company is founded by George Godber and Carl Speer.

1952
Trojan invents the electric golf car battery for the Autoette vehicle so a physically-challenged golfer can enjoy the game he loves.

1985
Trojan develops the Maxguard® Advanced Design Separator – making Trojan the only battery manufacturer offering this proprietary technology, designed to increase battery life and improve performance.

1988
Trojan purchases ALCO Battery in Lithonia, Georgia which opens up the company’s first East Coast manufacturing capability.

1992
Trojan establishes the Trojan Technology Center, a state-of-the-art research and development facility, located in Santa Fe Springs, CA.

1993
Trojan joins world class organizations, such as Owens-Corning and Tiffany, by trademarking a color as a symbol of quality, reliability and excellence. Only genuine Trojan Batteries come in the distinctive maroon case that makes us stand out from the rest.

2004
Trojan develops and launches its new line of spill-proof maintenance-free AGM batteries.

2005
ISO certified in Lithonia, GA.	Trojan launches its new consumer Marine/RV™ brand, consistent with its continuing growth and retail distribution in these industries.

2006
ISO certified in Santa Fe Springs, CA.	Groundbreaking of new Trojan Battery plant in Sandersville, GA.

2007
Trojan launches the innovative Plus Series™ deep-cycle battery line.	Trojan launches its new line of maintenance-free deep-cycle gel batteries.	Expands its manufacturing capacity by opening its fourth manufacturing facility in Sandersville, GA.

2007
Trojan establishes an East Coast battery test lab in its Sandersville facility.

2008
Trojan launches its new AC Series line of floor scrubber batteries offering high performance and better value.	Trojan launches its new RE Series, designed specifically for renewable energy applications.

2009
Trojan launches the new HydroLink™ single-point watering system for faster, safer and easier battery watering.	Trojan launches the new Cycling AGM batteries with improved cycling power and sealed, maintenance-free convenience.	Trojan launches its new OverDrive AGM 31™ sealed heavy duty batteries for idling reduction in the commercial / heavy duty trucks market.

2009
Trojan receives ISO 9001:2008 certification for its California and Georgia operations.

2010
Trojan introduces T2 Technology™ for its flooded deep-cycle batteries, featuring a series of improvements that deliver greater maximum sustained performance, long life and increased total energy.

2011
Independent third-party testing of Trojan’s T-875 flooded batteries ranked Trojan batteries the highest in sustained capacity and in total ampere hour performance.	Launches Industrial line of deep-cycle flooded batteries for renewable energy applications.	Expands deep-cycle AGM line with the addition of U1-AGM and 22-AGM products.

2012
Trojan selected as one of the companies most admired by Golf Course Industry readers, as well as a company they can trust to provide reliable products and support.

2013
Trojan launches Traveler™ 8V, the longest-life and Ranger 160™, longest range, deep-cycle 8V batteries	Trojan Battery Receives Frost & Sullivan 2013 “Innovative Enterprise” Award	Trojan Battery receives Genie’s “Outstanding Performance” award for 2012
2012 “Application Solar Project of the Year” award for solar-powered rural street lighting project in Dubai, U.A.E.	Charlesbank Capital Partners makes investment in Trojan Battery Company

2018
Trojan Battery Company Introduces Trillium™ Line of Intelligent Lithium Ion Batteries for Deep-Cycle Applications	C&D Technologies, a portfolio company of KPS Capital Partners, to acquire Trojan Battery Company

Corporate Leadership Profile

		Armand Lauzon, Jr. President and Chief Executive Officer Armand Lauzon, Jr. serves as President and Chief Executive Officer for Trojan Battery Company and C&D Technologies. Lauzon brings over 38 years of global business and leadership experience to position C&D and Trojan Battery as one of the largest North-America-based energy storage providers with a complementary portfolio of high-quality solutions. Lauzon joined C&D in February 2015 and helped grow their strong foothold in the energy storage sector and has continuously exceeded performance expectations. Upon joining Trojan, Lauzon’s initial focus will consolidate both company’s best practices for improving reliability, efficiency and product performance while leveraging both company’s industry-leading talent, customer and supplier relationships, manufacturing excellence and R&D capabilities. Lauzon is an accomplished CEO and Board member with a proven track record of consistently achieving significant returns by quickly accessing and stabilizing turnarounds, balancing leadership focus to drive results while building strong relationships with investors, lenders and customers. He currently sits on the board of 3 companies.

		Edward Dunlap Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer As senior vice president and chief financial officer at Trojan Battery Company, Ed Dunlap is responsible for all aspects of Trojan Battery’s finance programs as well as lead the company’s finance, information technology and commodities strategies teams. He also will serve as a member of Trojan’s Executive Steering Committee. Trojan’s global focus requires the ability to quickly establish Trojan in other parts of the world and to develop the structures and partnerships necessary to grow our business in every region. Dunlap plays a key role in helping to lead Trojan’s aggressive growth agenda both in the U.S., and more importantly internationally, as the company continues its expansion as a global energy solutions provider. His extensive background in international business, especially in developing markets, provides Trojan with valuable insight which supports the company’s market growth strategy. Dunlap brings more than 30 years of experience to Trojan Battery, and has served in various finance and CFO roles for both private and publicly traded companies including BF Goodrich Tires, PepsiCo Inc., R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., Gap Inc., Wild Oats Markets, Shaklee Co. and Exxel Outdoors. Dunlap received an MBA from the University of Chicago and his bachelor’s degree from Reed College in Portland, Ore.

		Phil Taylor Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer Phil Taylor is responsible for Trojan Battery’s overall human resources (HR) management both domestically and internationally. In this position, he leads the development of Trojan’s corporate HR strategies in the areas of recruitment, compensation, benefits, performance management and organizational development for the company’s global workforce of more than 1,000 employees.With more than 30 years of experience, Phil most recently held the position of senior vice president of HR for the commercial and corporate divisions at Mattel, Inc. Previously, Phil was senior vice president of HR for corporate functions and talent acquisition, as well as vice president of HR for international and global talent acquisition for Mattel. He also held other senior roles at various global Mattel locations in Hong Kong, Jakarta and Amsterdam. Prior to Mattel, Phil worked with Fisher Price as production manager and personnel manager in the U.K. He joined Mattel when the company acquired Fisher Price in 1993, and played an instrumental role in the integration of the two businesses in Europe.Phil holds a bachelor of arts degree in economics from Newcastle Upon Tyne Polytechnic in the U.K. In addition, he received a postgraduate diploma in personnel management from Teesside University Management School in the U.K.

		John Getty Senior Vice President of Operations As senior vice president of operations, John Getty leads manufacturing operations for Trojan Battery Co. He is responsible for manufacturing operations, environmental health and services, as well as lean manufacturing initiatives for Trojan’s U.S.-based production facilities. Getty brings more than 20 years of expertise in manufacturing excellence and will play a key role in Trojan’s market and product development expansion strategies. Prior to joining Trojan, Getty served as vice president of operations at Eaton Corp. managing its $1.6 billion Truck North America business. He was responsible for overseeing production at the company’s six plants which produce medium- and heavy-duty truck transmissions and clutches. During his tenure at Eaton, Getty also served as vice president and general manager for the Electrical Sensing and Controls Division of Eaton Aerospace. Getty earned an MBA from Pepperdine University and a bachelor of science degree in industrial engineering from University of Wisconsin-Madison.

		Bryan Godber SVP, Corporate Marketing & Product Management Bryan Godber is senior vice president of corporate marketing and product management, and the fourth-generation of the Godber family to manage Trojan Battery Company. Godber is currently responsible for our corporate and strategic marketing functions, as well as product strategy and product management. With more than 17 years of experience in the energy storage industry, Godber most recently served as Trojan’s senior vice president of global market development where he oversaw Trojan’s strategic growth markets and products. Prior to this, he served as senior vice president of renewable energy and was responsible for launching and expanding the company’s presence into stationary markets. Godber joined Trojan in 2001 and has held various roles throughout the business. He is a graduate of the University of Southern California where he earned his bachelor’s degree and MBA from the Marshall School of Business.

		Yvonne Schroeder Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary Yvonne Schroeder brings more than 20 years of legal experience to her role as Trojan Battery’s general counsel and secretary. Yvonne is responsible for managing all legal activities for the company and manages corporate compliance for Trojan Battery. Yvonne brings a broad range of experience to her position including commercial transactions (national and international), corporate compliance, real estate, employment, intellectual property and litigation management. Prior to joining Trojan, she served as chief legal counsel for the HHI, a global manufacturer of home hardware products including the Baldwin, Kwikset, Stanley, and Pfister brands, and a division of Spectrum Brands, Inc. Yvonne also has served as general counsel for Mobilitie, LLC and Passco Companies, LLC, and has had lead in-house counsel roles both at Taco Bell and Fujitsu. As an entrepreneur, Yvonne provided legal services and business strategy advice for Miraloma Advisors counseling on foreign market entry, corporate financing, private equity and prospective operations. In addition, she has dedicated time to the Private-Public Partnership for Legal Reform in Afghanistan, a group comprising of law firms and the U.S. State Department dedicated to educating Afghan lawyers on the rule of law. Yvonne earned her Juris doctor degree from American University, Washington College of Law, and a master’s degree in international law from Georgetown University both located in Washington, D.C. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Trinity College located in Washington, D.C.

		Michael Everett Senior Vice President Engineering Michael Everett serves as senior vice president of engineering at Trojan Battery Co. and oversees product development, research and development, process engineering, technical support and various other analytical responsibilities. With more than 20 years of experience across various technology industries, Everett has held senior engineering positions with Maxwell Technologies, Inc., 3D Systems, Inc. and Industrial Tools, Inc. Most recently, served as chief technical officer at Maxwell Technologies, Inc., and was responsible for the execution of the overall corporate research and technology strategy and product roadmap. Everett earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and Bachelor of Arts degrees in geology and zoology from the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont.

		Paul Claro Vice President and General Manager of Trojan Battery Sales Paul Claro serves as the vice president and general manager of Trojan Battery Sales, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Trojan Battery Company focused on battery sales and distribution in the southeastern U.S. He is responsible for all aspects of the business including 11 branches and distribution centers, as well as sales into the Caribbean region. Claro possesses over 18 years of experience in industries ranging from product distribution, equipment manufacturing, industrial services and engineering. He has served as president, general manager, and vice president for several large multi-million dollar companies, including Argo Turboserve, Rexnord Industries, NUR Macroprinters, and Harsco Infrastructure, where he strategically built sales, streamlined operations and executed business development initiatives. Claro is also a distinguished prior member of the U.S. Navy. He received dual bachelor’s degrees in Economics and Political Science from Drew University.

Awards

2013 Frost and Sullivan “Innovative Enterprise” Award	Genie 2012 “Outstanding Performance” Award	2012 “Application Solar Project of the Year” award for solar-powered rural street lighting project in Dubai, U.A.E.
Frost & Sullivan awarded Trojan its 2013 Manufacturing Leadership 100 Award (ML100) in the category of “Innovative Enterprise.” Trojan Battery was recognized for its innovative use of specially designed Cast-On-Strap (COS) equipment technology and equipment at its Lithonia, Ga. manufacturing facility	Trojan received Genie’s “Outstanding Performance” award for 2012. The award was given to Trojan based on the company’s operational excellence and exceptional support as an electrical supplier to Genie for its global operations. Genie, a Terex brand, manufacturers aerial work platforms, boom lifts, scissor lifts, telehandlers and material lifts. Genie installs Trojan’s deep-cycle batteries to provide reliable performance and peak levels of operation for its battery-powered equipment.	Trojan received the “Application Solar Project of the Year” award at the Middle East Electricity 2013 tradeshow held in the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.). Trojan’s renewable energy group and its master distributor Hydroturf International were recognized for the implementation of a solar-powered rural street lighting project in 2012 which was commissioned by U.A.E.’s Ministry of Public Works. This solar lighting project is the first of its kind to be established in Dubai.

Trojan Names Technimark, LLC. Supplier Of The Year 11.26.12	Golf Course Industry Magazine’s 2011 “Most Admired” Companies	Trojan Names Pacific Plastics Technology Supplier Of The Year 11.3.11
Trojan Battery Company has awarded Technimark, LLC its Supplier of the Year award for 2012. Trojan selected Technimark based on its Outstanding Service and Quality in the area of plastic molding. For more information on Technimark, visit www.technimark.com.	Trojan took top honors in Golf Course Industry magazine’s reader survey ranking the industry’s best golf product vendors based on product quality, market communication and brand strength. As the world’s leading manufacturer of deep-cycle batteries, Trojan was listed as one of the companies most admired by readers as well as a company they can trust to provide reliable products and support.	Trojan Battery Company has awarded Pacific Plastics Technology, Inc. (PPT) its Supplier of the Year award for 2011.Trojan selected PPT based on its Outstanding Service and Quality in the area of plastic molding.For more information on PPT visit www.plastictech.com

Best Customer Service Award ISSA/InterClean® North America	Best Overall Winner Lleap Awards Lift & Access Magazine	2009 Southern California Edison Environmental Hero Award
At Trojan Battery, we not only ensure our customers receive the best quality products, but that they also receive services of the highest standard. We are pleased to announce that we are a recipient of the Best Customer Service Award for providing the best customer service among ISSA / INTERCLEAN® North America’s exhibitors during the tradeshow, held at Las Vegas, NV’s Las Vegas Convention Center, September 8-11. Distributors, building service contractors, and in-house service providers who attended ISSA / INTERCLEAN cast their ballots for the Best Customer Service Award, which was given to three companies with booths 300 square feet or less and three with booths greater than 400 square feet. Voters were asked to make their choices based on which company’s staff best met attendee needs, answered questions, or offered solutions when people visited their booths. One of the largest tradeshows in the world, ISSA/INTERCLEAN North America features a wide range of resources related to the cleaning industry. ISSA and its tradeshow partner, Amsterdam RAI, produce ISSA / INTERCLEAN shows around the world, with an annual event each year in the United States, Amsterdam, etc. Read the press release from ISSA’s website	As a testament to our consistent efforts to provide our customers with superior products and service, Trojan Battery has been awarded Best Overall Winner in the 2007 LLEAP Awards for our Plus Series™ deep-cycle battery. Held annually, the Leadership in Lifting Equipment and Aerial Platforms (LLEAP) Awards aims to recognize products, accessories or design concepts that are considered innovative and/or have advanced the state of the lift and access industry. “Trojan has been a supplier of the highest quality batteries for the aerial industry so far,” commented Lance Sullivan, the Fleet Product and Service Manager for Sunstate Equipment Company and one of this year’s LLEAP judges.” “This new series of batteries sets them even more apart from their competitors.” Read the entire article from Lift & Access Magazine Read Trojan Battery Press Release	Trojan was honored by SCE for its environmental leadership in compliance and stewardship receiving the 2009 Southern California Edison Environmental Hero Award.

Santa Fe Springs Exporter of the Year	Los Angeles Business Journal President’s Award for Family-Owned Businesses	ISO 9001:2008 Certification for California and Georgia operations
Trojan received the “Santa Fe Spring Exporter of the Year” award for its successful engagement in exporting its deep-cycle battery products worldwide.	Trojan was awarded the business news magazine’s President’s Award for its business commitment as a family-owned business in Los Angeles County.	Trojan has achieved and maintains its ISO 9001:2008 certification by demonstrating consistency in its processes and the ability to meet and exceed customer requirements, enhance customer satisfaction, and meet all of the applicable statutory, industry and regulatory requirements.