In today’s world, reliable energy storage is more critical than ever. Whether you’re managing industrial operations, supporting telecommunications infrastructure, or building renewable energy systems, having the right battery solution can make all the difference.

That’s why we’d like to introduce you to OPzS and OPzV batteries – two of the most trusted names in energy storage.

Why choose OPzS and OPzV batteries?

OPzS Batteries

Known for their long lifespan and deep cycle capabilities, OPzS batteries are the ideal solution for high-demand environments. These flooded lead-acid batteries are perfect for long-term energy storage in industries like telecommunications, grid backup, and emergency power systems.

OPzV Batteries

If you’re looking for a maintenance-free option, OPzV batteries are designed to meet your needs. With a gel-based electrolyte, these batteries offer enhanced resistance to environmental stresses like temperature fluctuations, vibrations, and harsh outdoor conditions. They’re perfect for off-grid systems, and UPS applications.

Key benefits of OPzS and OPzV batteries:

• Up to 20 Years of Service Life: Invest in a solution that supports long-term projects.
• Deep Discharge Recovery: Reliable performance even under frequent cycling.
• Minimal Maintenance: Save time and reduce operational costs with the low-maintenance OPzS or maintenance-free OPzV batteries.
• Outstanding Performance in Extreme Conditions: Built to withstand tough environments and remote locations.

Acquisition by TVH

In March 2021, TVH took over Battery Supplies, with the first integration of products in February 2023 and the full move to the TVH premises on July 4, 2024. The warehouse does remain in Deerlijk because of the specialized infrastructure and IT systems developed to keep our batteries in the best conditions until delivery. The sales and service teams are fully integrated within TVH, but the Battery Supplies Sales Team will continue to market battery products with their specific knowledge.

Let us help you find the perfect battery solution

Choosing the right battery is crucial, whether you prioritize cost efficiency, maintenance-free operation or robust performance in harsh conditions, we can help you find the right solution.

Contact us today for more information:
contact@batterysupplies.be
+32 (0)56 43 62 20

The Battery Supplies Team

Ensuring continuity during busy periods, such as the year-end festivities

Deerlijk, 19 December 2023 – As the year-end period approaches, supermarket chain Delhaize is also gearing up to face the additional rush. To ensure that the turkey and croquettes land on our festive tables on time and fresh, the optimal organisation of electric forklifts in the latest refrigerated section in the warehouses in Zellik is essential. West Flemish Battery Supplies installed 136 chargers for a fleet of 308 changeover batteries. This way, Delhaize’s electric forklifts can continue transporting products day in and day out.

Delhaize constantly moves many products in its warehouses. This is done with electric forklifts. These forklifts must be optimally deployed at all times. Even during busy periods, such as year-end festivities, Delhaize must, of course, ensure continuity.

That’s why Delhaize chose West Flemish Battery Supplies, a subsidiary of parts specialist TVH, to shape the charging system of the forklift batteries and use the forklifts as optimally as possible in the latest refrigerated section of the warehouses in Zellik. Delhaize and Battery Supplies have been loyal partners for the supply of batteries for many years.

Alexander De Soete, CEO of Battery Supplies: “There has been a long-standing relationship of trust with Delhaize. We at Battery Supplies are honoured that Delhaize has again chosen us as a supplier of batteries and the charging system in their new warehouses. This step further deepens our collaboration.”

This is one of the largest charging stations for Delhaize in Belgium. The charging station comprises 136 chargers for a fleet of 308 changeover batteries. The installation of a new charging station of this magnitude is a unique occurrence. However, the space occupied by the chargers and batteries is very limited, thanks to a smart and dense arrangement of the batteries.

Safety, reliability, efficiency

Safety is paramount in this new charging station. During a battery swap(*), Battery Supplies ensures, for example, that the operator always stays at a safe distance from the battery. Thus, there is no risk he will get crushed. Not an unnecessary luxury for batteries weighing more than one ton.

In addition, Battery Supplies ensures efficiency. The battery swap takes only three minutes. Thus, the operator has enough time to ensure the charging station’s maintenance and add water to the batteries.

Steven Hacken, project manager for techniques at Delhaize: “We are satisfied with the system that Battery Supplies has set up. Safety was our top priority, and they have fulfilled that wish immediately. Moreover, the system is reliable: because we work with two systems, we can guarantee continuity. This ensures that the turkey and croquettes are on everyone’s festive table on time.”

Batteries need to be regularly filled up with water. With traditional filling systems, this easily takes a quarter of an hour. Delhaize and Battery Supplies opted for the Water Injector system, where water is injected into the battery under high pressure. Thanks to the quick-fill system*, filling it up takes only about five seconds, a tremendous efficiency gain.

Thanks to dataloggers* and monitoring systems, the batteries also last longer. The dataloggers allow the operator to easily see on each charger which battery is already charged and sufficiently cooled and which one he should use.

The dataloggers also ensure that the operator knows when to add water to the batteries or which batteries are too hot. Thus, the operator can service the battery correctly, use it evenly, and detect errors more quickly. This will make the batteries last 35% longer than with traditional systems.

The dataloggers send the information to the cloud so that Battery Supplies can perform analyses and make decisions about maintenance and necessary investments.

(*) Technical information

All battery-related operations occur at a safe distance, thanks to roller conveyors and a hydraulic arm.

The fast-fill system for the batteries is from Philadelphia Scientific.

The iBOS datalogger lets the operator see which batteries are charged and which are sufficiently cooled. The EGO! Logger system on each battery also provides the necessary warnings to the operator, such as which batteries need water added or are too hot.

This promotion begins on October 1st and ends on December 31st 2023 or whilst stock lasts. Promotion 1: ‘Buy 2 get 3’ for 230V three-phase 3kVA and 5kVA MultiPlus-II 48V DC units. Promotion 2: 230V single-phase 3kVA and 5kVA MultiPlus-II 48V DC units comes with a free Cerbo GX (per 1 unit, 1 Cerbo GX for free).

Battery Supplies NV/SA, part of TVH Parts Holding, is happy to participate again at the METS exhibition in Amsterdam (RAI, Booth 05.507). We look forward to meeting many business partners at this international tradeshow, fully dedicated to the professional marine industry.

As the demand for batteries within this market increases year by year, Battery Supplies will present again its very wide variety of different battery solutions and chargers. Our range includes both batteries for starting as for cyclical application. We will show our full range of open lead acid batteries (e.g. PZS monoblocks, US deepcycle batteries and semitraction batteries) and sealed lead acid batteries (agm, gel and lead carbon). You can have a look at our extensive range in our catalogue.

The highlight at our booth will be our AQ-LITH^® LiFePO4 battery solutions, available in 24V and 48V in a certified IP66 waterproof battery casing, perfectly suitable to meet the high demands in the marine industry. In addition we will also show some samples of custom-made LiFePO4 solutions that are configured according to the specific needs of the customer.

Also highlighted will be some products of our accessories, including our very popular range of AQ-TRON^® waterproof high frequency chargers. For a full overview please have a look at our catalogue on chargers and battery accessories via this link.

In addition, as AQ-LITH^® solar batteries become an interesting solution for storage of energy, we will take the opportunity to showcase also several of our LiFePO4 solar battery solutions in scalable 5 kWh modules.

We look very much forward to welcoming you in our booth 05.507 where our sales representatives will be happy to listen to your specific battery needs and introduce to our many interesting battery solutions.

Come and discover our new range of batteries, battery chargers and accessories at Automechanika Frankfurt. We are pleased to invite you here to our stand in Hall 4.1, Booth B60.

From 13 to 17 September Automechanika – the world’s largest trade fair for the automotive industry – is taking place at Messe Frankfurt, Frankfurt Germany. More than 4987 exhibitors from 76 countries are present.

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* While supplies last