Exide Technologies has joined a growing number of local manufacturers carrying the AustralianMade logo on its products.
Exide Technologies is a global supplier of stored electrical energy solutions and a manufacturer of automotive batteries in Australia.
Exide Technologies was welcomed as an AustralianMade licensee at a ceremony at its facility in Adelaide, Australia. The move was welcomed by AustralianMade, Australian Grown Campaign chief executive, Ian Harrison.
"Local manufacturing plays a pivotal role in our economy, and we're thrilled to welcome Exide as a licensed user of the Australian Made, Australian Grown logo. Research shows that shoppers want to buy locally made, so to see Exide promote its products as Australian is not only a smart move by Exide, but also a great help for shoppers, "said Harrison.
Exide Technologies is one of the largest battery suppliers to vehicle manufacturers in Australia.
The company also manufactures product for transportation applications at its facility in Elizabeth, South Australia and has a battery recycling facility in Wellington, New Zealand. Both Exide- and Marshall-branded products will carry the AustralianMade logo.