CENTRA
Centra is a Polish manufacturer of lead-acid batteries, founded in 1910. The brand specializes exclusively in energy storage systems for passenger vehicles, commercial trucks, and industrial equipment. Since 1995, it has been part of the American corporation Exide Technologies. The product range covers starter batteries for internal combustion engines and Start-Stop systems. Technical solutions are focused on maintaining stable cranking power in low-temperature environments.
Country
Poland
Brand History
1. 1910 — Company founded in Poznań. 2. 1995 — Acquisition by Exide Technologies. 3. 2000s — Introduction of Carbon Boost technology to accelerate charge acceptance. 4. 2010s — Modernization of production lines for AGM and EFB battery manufacturing.
Key OEM Customers
Volkswagen Group, Renault, Stellantis, BMW Group, Ford
Type
Manufacturer/OEM Supplier
Ecology
Production complies with ISO 14001 standards; a closed-loop lead recycling system is implemented.
Brand Authentication
The battery lid features laser marking containing the production date and plant code. The code format consists of 12 characters, with the first two indicating the year and month of manufacture. The application method is laser etching on the lid surface.
Certificates
ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949
