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Industrial Battery & Charger, Inc. recognized at the EnerSys National Sales Meeting in Phoenix for top performance across the EnerSys motive power line.
[CHARLOTTE, NC] — Industrial Battery & Charger, Inc. (IBCI) has been named the EnerSys Motive Power Manufacturer's Representative of the Year for Fiscal Year 2026. The award was presented on May 28, 2026, at the EnerSys National Sales Meeting, held at The Phoenician in Phoenix, Arizona.
The Manufacturer's Representative of the Year Award recognizes the EnerSys motive power representative that best exemplifies excellence in sales performance, customer service, and partnership across the EnerSys dealer network. Being selected from among EnerSys representatives nationwide places IBCI among the very best in the industry.
"This award belongs to the entire IBCI family," said Jason Poston, President of Industrial Battery & Charger, Inc. "Our associates show up every single day determined to take care of the customer, and this recognition is a direct reflection of their hard work, expertise, and dedication. I'm grateful for every one of them."
"I also want to thank EnerSys for selecting IBCI for this honor. To be recognized by a partner of their caliber means a great deal to us. And most of all, I want to thank our customers — their trust is what drives everything we do, and we will never take it for granted."
For IBCI's customers, the recognition reflects a standard of service they can count on: reliable motive power products, expert support, and a team committed to keeping their operations running. It's a continuation of IBCI's promise to be your power partners for life.

Seen (left to right): Mark Walker, VP Motive Power Americas, EnerSys; Chris Condit, Major Account Manager, IBCI; Rodney Broome, VP of National Accounts, IBCI; Brian Faust, VP of Branch Sales, IBCI; Chad Uplinger, President of Motive Power, EnerSys.
Industrial Battery & Charger, Inc. (IBCI) is a leading provider of forklift batteries and charger solutions for the material handling industry. As a trusted EnerSys manufacturer's representative, IBCI helps forklift fleets and warehouse operations across its service territory keep moving with dependable power products, expert service, and responsive support. To learn more, visit ibcipower.com or call 1-800-922-8412.
EnerSys (NYSE: ENS) is the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications, designing, manufacturing, and distributing motive power batteries, specialty batteries, battery chargers, power equipment, and related solutions to customers worldwide. EnerSys motive power batteries and chargers are used in electric forklift trucks and other industrial electric-powered vehicles.
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