Industrial Battery & Charger, Inc

Serving the Motive and Stationary Power needs of the Eastern United States since 1975, Industrial Battery & Charger, Inc. operates on the fundamental principle that providing premium products at competitive prices with honesty and a commitment to customer satisfaction is the only way to serve our customers. Our reputation is built on outstanding service and our staff is dedicated to providing our customers with only the best service in the industry.Contact our friendly and knowledgeable staff to get expert advice on everything from the latest battery charging technology, including opportunity and fast charging, to battery watering and battery safety products.

At  Industrial Battery & Charger, our mission is to assist our customers to continually improve their productivity by providing them with the very best products, services and customer support that can be found in our industry. Integrity, honesty and a commitment to doing what is right for the client, with every opportunity that is presented to us, are hallmarks of our continued success.

Over 40 Years
Industrial Battery & Charger, Inc. was established as a Barrett Battery representative in 1975 in Charlotte, NC. IBCI incorporated in 1977 and over the past 40 years has grown to be the largest independent and family-owned distributor of industrial batteries and chargers in the United States.

History

Industrial Battery & Charger, Inc. was started on the fundamental principal that providing a premium product at a competitive price, representing it with honesty and integrity and backing it with a commitment to customer satisfaction is the only way to serve our customers.IBCI was originally established as a Barrett Battery representative in 1975 in Charlotte, NC. The company was incorporated as Industrial Battery & Charger, Inc. in 1977 and the customer-centered philosophy has proven to be tried and true.Over the past 40 years, IBCI has grown to be the largest independent and family owned distributor of industrial batteries and chargers in the United States.In fact, one of the founders of our company, Terry K. Earnhardt, with over 45 years of experience in the battery industry, still serves as President and CEO. 

We have long standing relationships with both EnerSys® and Douglas Battery®, in addition to other industry leading manufacturers, and have been recognized on numerous occasions as Manufacturer’s Representative of the Year.Through our extensive branch network, we support our customers motive and stationary power needs in Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and the District of Columbia. Approaching 200 employees, we have approximately 60 service technicians, 75 mobile service vehicles and over 50 sales personnel; all with a combined 1500 years of experience. That’s why we are the battery vendor of choice for over 150 of the Fortune 500 companies.

Serving the Southeast over 40 years!

• Exclusive Southeastern Distributor of Diamond™ Series Chargers
• Distributor of EnerSys®, Douglas®, BHS® and BWT® Products
• Fully Staffed Service Centers with over 60 Certified Technicians
• Mobile Service Fleet
• Scheduled Maintenance Programs
• Energy Efficiency and Management Consulting
• Green Energy Management™ by IBCI
• Battery Handling Engineer, Furnish and Install Capabilities
• Stationary Power Engineer, Furnish and Install Capabilities
• Opportunity and Fast Charging Applications
• The New Life™ Battery Program
• Certified Battery Recycling
• On-site Battery Washing
• Rental and Leasing Programs
• On-site Safety and Operator Training with IBCI U
• Sustainability Planning and Education

Industrial Battery & Charger, Inc.

At Industrial Battery & Charger, Inc. our mission is to assist our customers to continually improve their productivity by providing them with the very best products, services and customer support that can be found in our industry. Integrity, honesty and a commitment to doing what is right for the client, with every opportunity that is presented to us, are hallmarks of our continued success.

Battery Recycling

Industrial Battery & Charger, Inc. partners with certified EPA facilities to coordinate the recycle of lead-acid batteries and industrial NiCd batteries.Industrial Battery & Charger, Inc. (IBCI) has been in the battery business since 1975. Long before the environment became a social issue, IBCI was actively involved with the collection and recycling of lead-acid batteries. We are pleased to be a part of an industry where over 98% of its products are recycled.In recent years, regulatory and social pressures have combined to necessitate the proper management of lead containing products. In the case of lead-acid batteries, it is widely recognized that protection of human health and the environment is a shared responsibility between industry and those who distribute, collect, process and use these products.IBCI maintains a leadership role in environmental stewardship by offering a program to accept used lead-acid batteries. The purpose is to provide a proper and safe means of recycling scrap lead-acid batteries through an approved secondary recycling facility. Upon request, documentation confirming proper transport and disposal will be provided. This program provides our customers with documentation that goes beyond regulatory requirements.

Batteries received may be shipped directly to the EPA approved facility or to an IBCI facility prior to transport to a recycling facility. Temporary storage practices at Industrial Battery & Charger, Inc. include proper handling, consolidation and packaging thus preventing potential exposure to individuals and/or release of contaminants to the environment. All Industrial Battery & Charger, Inc. facilities are exempt from registration under RCRA. This exemption is noted in Title 40 CFR Part 266.80, Subpart G.There is currently no regulatory standard for documentation of scrap lead-acid battery shipments to secondary recycling facilities beyond DOT bill of lading requirements. Therefore, under the standard practices of the Battery Recycling Program, IBCI retains only general records of scrap lead-acid batteries collected and shipped to secondary recycling facilities. A documented program is available on request.Our Stationary Power Division is set up to support your industrial size Nickel-Cadmium (NiCd) battery disposal/recycling needs. For more information and a quotation covering regulatory compliant disposal/recycling of your industrial size nickel-cadmium (NiCd) batteries, please contact our Stationary Power Division at 800-833-8412 or 704-597-7330.

Green Energy Management

The Green Energy Management™ Program is a cost-efficient solution to manage your electric lift truck fleet and meet your DC power needs while reducing your AC power consumption. The program identifies your energy, equipment and service requirements to develop a customized solution that guarantees you will receive the energy you need – when you need it – all at a fixed price.The Green Energy Management™ Program also allows you to reduce your environmental footprint while saving money at the same time.IBCI will provide the continuous support you need with rock solid assurance that you will have the energy you need – when you need it. Regular maintenance and service will be provided as part of the program to ensure maximum uptime while meeting or exceeding all EPA, OSHA and manufacturer’s warranty requirements. We will take care of your fleet of batteries and chargers so you don’t have to.