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For over 75 years, Daramic LLC has led the way in developing new and innovative technology for the lead acid battery market. As a business unit of Polypore, Inc.—with headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina USA—Daramic today supplies more than 50% of the world’s demand for high performance polyethylene battery separators to the lead acid battery industry.
As a global leader, Daramic operates six manufacturing facilities with a combined annual capacity of over 350 MM square meters of battery separator products. Each facility is strategically located, ensuring continuity of supply, short lead times and fast service. In the USA, our plants in Owensboro, Kentucky and Corydon, Indiana serve North, Central and South America. Our facilities in Selestat, France; Norderstedt, Germany; and Potenza, Italy serve our European customers. And our newly expanded operation in Prachinburi, Thailand serves the Asia / Pacific region.
To ensure the highest quality in all aspects of our business, Daramic has introduced BRAVO—a continuous improvement program that stands for Building Reliability and Adding Value throughout the Organization. BRAVO integrates the principles of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing into one comprehensive system. Through BRAVO, Daramic’s dedicated employees continually strive to enhance overall product quality, improve processes, reduce waste and minimize variation throughout the entire enterprise.
Daramic is also committed to delivering unsurpassed expertise in advanced separator technology. Our Center of Innovation in Owensboro, Kentucky is the central hub for our scientists, industry experts, and service technicians – all of whom have valuable industry-specific experience. Our team—combined with state-of-the-art product development, material analysis, pilot manufacturing and testing facilities—can serve as an extended resource for your technical team. Whether it’s designing a new battery separator, customizing products to meet specific needs, or providing assistance with field support, Daramic’s Center of Innovation is available to you.
All told, our global infrastructure, localized manufacturing and industry-leading technical service and support all provide you with peace of mind—knowing that Daramic is there to meet your needs with high performance products and the best value in the industry.
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