Our Group
Everyone has a story; Ours is unique
A global technology company, and manufacturer of industrial batteries and Energy Storage Systems
30+
Years
of experience in the energy sector
4
Continents
and 14 countries
4
Battery technologies
3,600+
Employees
across the organization
5
R&D Hubs
across the organization
36
Facilities
worldwide
Global presence
Legend
Serving very demanding global sectors
Our history
August 2023
Sunlight Group acquires 100% of A. Müller GmbH.
July 2023
Sunlight Group acquires 100% of Triathlon Holding!
June 2023
Sunlight Group invests in Logbatind and further establishes itself in the Iberian market.
February 2023
Sunlight Group establishes strong presence in Israel and MENA region via the acquisition of Israeli Industrial Batteries.
February 2023
Following clearance from competent authorities, the acquisition agreement for 51% of Triathlon Holding by Sunlight Group has been closed.
January 2023
Sunlight Group joins the United Nations Global Compact initiative!
December 2022
Sunlight Group-Triathlon Holding GmbH mega deal transforms industrial batteries landscape. Sunlight agrees to acquire 51% of Triathlon.
November 2022
Sunlight Group increases lithium-ion capacity to 3.2GWh with automatic production lines from Manz AG.
October 2022
Sunlight continues global expansion with new lithium battery facility in Mebane, NC. Sunlight Technosystems acquires Netelco’s production line of metal cases.
August 2022
Sunlight Group completes acquisition of Sunlight European Battery Assembly (SEBA) and Sunlight Italy
July 2022
Sunlight Group continues its robust expansion plan via the acquisition of 51% of the share capital of A. Müller GmbH.
May 2022
Acquisition of 80% of PBM S.R.L. by the Sunlight Group
January 2022
Sunlight signs an acquisition agreement for 70% of Technoform, a Kilkis-based company that designs and manufactures state-of the-art molds and components.
2021
Launch of inaugural “RISE to the Challenge” development program.
2021
Additional €50m investment boosts production capacity to 7GWh by Q3 2022
2020
Seagull SA and Sunlight Group are joining forces for a strategic partnership, resulting in the provision of an integrated lithium battery solution that will cover the energy needs of the new, modern storage and distribution centres of SEAGULL SA in Attica and Thessaloniki.
2019
Subsidiary establishment in the United States of America
2019
Sunlight Group develops the first “smart” Lithium battery for eIVs (electrical Industrial Vehicles), dynamically entering the up-and-coming lithium battery market
2018
We receive EMAS certification for our Recycling plant. Also, a new Assembly Hub operates in Verona, Italy to better serve our partners.
2018
Sunlight Group absorbs Sunlight Recycling, attaining better synergies.
2018
Sunlight Group's Industrial Complex is fully rebuilt with improved infrastructure and new machinery
2017
1.94 mil. batteries – new production record and € 194.5 mil. annual turnover.
2017
Sunlight Group’s employees: 820
2016
Sunlight Group’s employees: 757
2016
Environmental initiative of companies from various sectors aiming to achieve proper lead-acid battery recycling. The Green Mission is a SUNLIGHT RECYCLING’s initiative. - € 153.9 mil. annual turnover
2015
Sunlight Group’s employees: 620
2015
Certification to ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) for Sunlight Recycling
2014
Sunlight Group employees: 565
2014
Launch of Sunlight Recycling, a state-of-the-art European lead battery recycling plant in Komotini.
2014
€ 120 mil. annual turnover
2013
€ 96.2 mil. annual turnover - Sunlight Group’s employees: 430
2011
Foundation of ALSE (Advanced Lithium Systems Europe) company through a joint venture with the German ATLAS ELEKTRONIK GmbH
2010
Completed the expansion of the factory and the supply chain and transportation management centre in Xanthi.
2008
Production of 1,000,000 industrial-type batteries, by expanding the equipment (2 automated COS assembly lines, along with Inbatec machinery). - Installation of specialized systems in the manufacturing plant’s production areas
2006
Spin off the industrial sector from GERMANOS S.A. and establishment of SYSTEMS SUNLIGHT S.A company.
2004
Certification to OHSAS 18001 (Health & Safety System for human resources)
2002
New closed-type lead industrial batteries (VRLA) production line
2001
Certification to the ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) Installation in Crete of the first interconnected photovoltaic station in Greece, with installed power of 168 KWp
2000
Commencement of vertical production of submarine and OPzS/OPzV industrial type batteries
1997
Certification to ISO 9001 (Quality Assurance System)
1995
Design and production of dry cell batteries, using Zinc – Chloride –technology, which are friendly to the environment (without mercury).
1991
Acquisition of the battery manufacturing plant located in Neo Olvio, in Xanthi, by GERMANOS S.A.