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Wirtz Manufacturing is a global leader in equipment design and technology for the lead acid battery market. Since John Wirtz started in 1932, the company focus has been on high quality products, continuous improvement of existing technologies, and the development of new technologies. Through this philosophy, Wirtz has been able to develop some of the key technologies known and used today, which include gravity casting, continuous cast grid making systems, continuous punching positive grid making system, high speed precision pasting lines, as well as the precision tooling used in each of these technologies. By acquiring Oxmaster, Leko, Conbro and Battery Recycling Systems, Wirtz has been able to expand its portfolio of technology in order to be able to offer its customers the ability to purchase all of their necessary equipment from one company. With manufacturing operations in the United States, China, and India, and sales and service teams within each respective region of the world, you can be sure we can provide the value and service you are looking for and expect in your technology partner.

Whether you are looking for assistance in individual areas of your manufacturing process, or starting a full turnkey factory, you can be sure Wirtz has the team in place to consult, design, build, commission, train and service your full project. From pig lead to finished batteries for Automotive, Motorcycle, Industrial, VRLA, AGM, Leisure, Marine, Aircraft, Telecom, Motive, UPS, EV, HEV, or Standby, using our technology is world class and second to none. Our experience, history, commitment to improvement, and global presence in both manufacturing and service give us what we like to call the Wirtz Advantage.

Lead-Acid Battery Manufacturing

The Wirtz Group of Companies, which include Wirtz, Leko, Conbro, Oxmaster, and Battery Recycling Systems are wholly and privately owned, and today marks the fourth generation of the Wirtz family managing this unique group of companies.

OVER 90 YEARS OF HISTORY

1932

Wirtz Manufacturing is established in the USA

1955

Grid Casting Machine

1967

Lead Delivery Pump

1970

Grid Mold Venting

1975

Lead Delivery Valve

1982

ConCast

1985

Pasting Machines

1986

Rotary Plate Cutting

1989

Leko, a lead acid battery assembly line equipment manufacturer, is acquired by The Wirtz Group of Companies

1990

Plate Stacking

1992

Oxmastar, a fully automatic pasting mixing equipment manufacturer, is acquired by The Wirtz Group of Companies

1997

ConRoll

2000

Conbro, a lead acid battery formation equipment manufacturer, is acquired by The Wirtz Group of Companies

2002

BatteryRecycling Systems, a lead acid battery recycling equipment manufacturer, is acquired by The Wirtz Group of Companies

2005

ConPunch

2006

Industrial ConCast

2006

Wirtz expands to China, opening a complete manufacturing and technical service hub

2008

Wirtz builds 20,000 square foot, state of the art, high speed machining center at headquarters

2010

Strip Casting Rolling, Acquired Howard Street Property in Port Huron

2011

Wirtz expands to India, opening a complete manufacturing and technical service hub, New addition added to Port Huron headquarters

2013

Wirtz developed the Combined Frame Steel Belt Rotary Plate Parter machine

2014

Wirtz granted patent for superior positive grid making process

2022

Gravity Flow Caster Launched

2024

New Brand and Website

The Wirtz Group of Companies

Wirtz Manufacturing

Leko

Lead-Acid Battery Manufacturing

Conbro

Oxmaster

Battery Recycling Systems

Interested in Joining Our Team?

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lead-acid battery manufacturing industry and want to be part of a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply now. Explore our current list of open positions and take the first step towards a rewarding career with Wirtz Manufacturing.