CBI appointed organiser of U.S. battery energy storage conference
The Consortium for Battery Innovation has been appointed to manage the prestigious Battcon energy storage conference in the United States. By Irene Fuentes Battcon is an annual stationary storage...
View ArticleILA member scoops gold sustainability award
ILA member Ecobat has been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis Gold rating for Sustainable Business Practices. By Irene Fuentes The award recognises the company’s longstanding commitment to...
View ArticlePowering-up Europe’s battery potential: a manifesto for growth
The EU has an opportunity to decarbonise and boost economic growth by driving investment in batteries. By Irene Fuentes Launching a manifesto setting out three pillars for growth – innovation, a level...
View ArticleRevised EU workplace limits for lead
The European Council has approved new rules for the protection of employees from exposure to lead. By Irene Fuentes The updated rules – soon to be published in the EU Official Journal – include a...
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Registration is open for ELBC in Milan By Irene Fuentes Benefit from early bird rates until May 22 Book early amid high demand for hotel rooms in Milan Registration has opened for this year’s premier...
View ArticleIndustry advises on new UN guidelines for environmentally sound battery...
ILA’s Dr Steve Binks, Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs, has been in Geneva working with the UN and other industry experts to develop updated guidelines for the responsible recycling of lead...
View ArticleEarth Day: lead battery recycling closes the loop
The drive to reduce plastic waste and pollution is the focus of this year’s Earth Day, and recycling lead batteries is one example where effective and sustainable management of plastics is embedded in...
View ArticleTackling poor lead recycling in developing countries
ILA’s Dr Steve Binks briefed policymakers and industry on the critical role of responsible sourcing at the international Lead Zinc Study Group in Lisbon. By Irene Fuentes The title of the discussion...
View ArticleILA calls on EU policymakers to support lead’s vital role in Europe’s low...
Ahead of elections across the EU in June, the International Lead Association is calling on legislators and policymakers to recognise the strategically significant role lead plays in important products...
View ArticleLead battery-powered green energy system scoops $1million prize
An innovative lead battery-powered tractor designed to help bring affordable green energy and food security to communities across Africa, has won a $1million global prize. By Jarman@ila-lead.org...
View ArticleCutting-edge technical programme lined-up for ELBC in Milan
The technical programme at this year’s ELBC in Milan will showcase the latest innovation in lead battery technology and brings together experts from across the globe. By Irene Fuentes The programme...
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ILA member’s solution helps tackle poor lead battery recycling in low and...
The circular economy for lead batteries provided by highly regulated recyclers in many regions delivers the ultimate sustainability goal of creating much needed energy storage solutions from waste....
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ELBC: battery industry showcase in Milan
More than one thousand attendees at ELBC in Milan enjoyed a week of workshops and presentations with updates on industry markets and trends, as well as the latest information on lead battery research...
View ArticleIndia’s booming lead battery recyclers
ILA’s Lisa Allen visited member company Gravita India to see firsthand how the recycler is helping set the standard for lead battery recycling across the subcontinent. By Irene Fuentes By Lisa Allen,...
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EV charging station launched with lead battery technology
Battery developer and manufacturer GS Yuasa and Siemens have recently marked a milestone in the clean energy transition by successfully implementing a cutting-edge, first-of-its-kind managed electric...
View ArticleMark your calendar: Pb2025 is coming to Amsterdam!
Pb2025 – the International Lead Conference – will take place in Amsterdam, the Netherlands June 25 – 27. By Irene Fuentes The programme this year includes 4 days of lead and lead battery-related...
View ArticleBattery industry launches assurance framework to promote responsible production
LeadBattery360° (LB360) responsible production assurance framework aims to improve global supply chain practices in the lead battery sector. By Irene Fuentes A NEW PROGRAM to promote sustainable and...
View ArticlePb2025: ILA opens registration for the International Lead Conference in...
Registration has opened for the global conference dedicated to the lead industry, Pb2025. By Irene Fuentes This year’s event, organised by the International Lead Association, takes place in Amsterdam...
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Europe needs to put its foot on the industrial accelerator
By Karsten Kurz, Director CSR & Governmental Relations, Exide Technologies. By Irene Fuentes The former European Central Bank President Mario Draghi put his finger on Europe’s problem in his...
View ArticlePb2025 programme gauges global impact of political and economic challenges
The impact of market and political trends on the lead and lead battery industries from Europe to the U.S. and China are included in the programme for Pb2025 in Amsterdam June 25-27. By Irene Fuentes...
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