Ecobat acquires Emrol

Ecobat, a battery recycler in Irving, Texas, has announced it has acquired Belgium-based industrial battery distributor Emrol. 

"The Emrol acquisition perfectly complements our current operations, allowing Ecobat to serve our customers in Europe with more diverse solutions and services for energy storage,” says Jimmy Herring, CEO of Ecobat. “As a leading distributor of motive power solutions used in industrial applications, this strategic acquisition of Emrol underscores our continued strategy to grow Ecobat Battery across Europe.” 

According to a news release from Ecobat, the acquisition diversifies its offerings of batteries in nonautomotive verticals like motive power and niche electric mobility markets. Emrol also distributes a range of battery types, including lithium-ion batteries, which Ecobat says fortifies its position in Europe.

“By joining the Ecobat team, we join forces with the global leader in battery solutions, strengthening our client offerings and enhancing our ability to distribute batteries across a wider geographic region,” says Pieter Jacobs, managing director at Emrol.