Stryten Energy Completed Acquisition of C&D and Trojan
The combined company now oversees 18 global facilities and a workforce of 4,800 people.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Electric Vehicles
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Stryten Energy has finalized the acquisition of C&D Technologies and Trojan Battery Company. The merged organization will retain its existing product brands while operating under the Stryten Energy name.
Why it matters
The deal significantly bolsters the firm's capacity to meet rising automotive aftermarket demand for start-stop and hybrid vehicle technology. It also allows the expanded company to pursue broader initiatives across transportation, industrial, and government markets.
The merged enterprise manages a network of 18 battery manufacturing and component facilities. The new organization supports a global staff of approximately 4,800 employees.
The players
Stryten Energy
Stryten Energy is a battery manufacturing company that serves transportation, industrial, and military markets.
C&D Technologies
C&D Technologies provides power storage solutions and is now a component of the expanded Stryten Energy organization.
Trojan Battery Company
Trojan Battery Company is a manufacturer of deep-cycle batteries that has been acquired by Stryten Energy.
The details
Stryten Energy intends to focus its investment strategy on modernizing facilities and upgrading equipment across its U.S. manufacturing footprint. Specifically, the firm plans to scale up its production of absorbent glass mat batteries.
Timeline
October 1, 2026: Stryten Energy finalized the acquisition of C&D Technologies and Trojan Battery Company.
Roadmap
This acquisition signals a broader industry trend of consolidating manufacturing assets to achieve the scale necessary for modern battery technology requirements. By integrating C&D Technologies and Trojan Battery, the firm is positioning itself to compete more aggressively in the specialized hybrid and start-stop vehicle market.
The increased manufacturing capacity aims to stabilize the supply chain for replacement parts needed by owners of start-stop and hybrid vehicles. Drivers can expect more consistent availability of these specialized batteries as the company modernizes its domestic production lines.
The takeaway
The merger highlights the growing importance of infrastructure modernization for companies supporting the transition to modern automotive power systems. Integrating these brands allows the company to balance legacy product reliability with the capital needed for new battery technology.
Further reading
For additional context on how battery innovation is driving current market trends, visit our Electric Vehicles section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by AftermarketNews.
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