Mr. Badger was Vice President of Engineering and Research for the Prestolite Battery Company when the company introduced the first automotive MF batteries for the replacement market in 1970. John was also instrumental in solving the unique problems associated with the manufacture of batteries with non-antimony grid allows. In the same capacity, he was also responsible for the development of MF batteries used by original equipment vehicle manufacturers including Ford, International Harvester and others. Since the founding of JBI Corporation in 1982, John Badger and JBI have worked with most major battery manufacturers to improve upon performance and reduce the cost of manufacturing sealed lead-acid batteries

An important contribution by JBI to SLA batterytechnology was achieved by the development of controlled absorptivity separator material for the manufacture of sealed batteries. This material, manufactured by Hollingsworth & Voce Co. of East Walpole, Massachusetts, USA under the name HOVOSORB II, has greatly simplified the manufacture of sealed batteries. Visit Hollingsworth & Vose Co. at http://www.hollingsworth-vose.com

designed and built specialized waterbaths and elevated temperature ovens used by JBI for testing batteries.

Besides being involved in the day to day laboratory testing work, he is heavily involved in the spreadsheet development and data manipulation required by his clients. As President, Joe has taken on several projects to meet the needs of his clients. His hands- on work ethic guarantees his clients receive accurate timely results. He also has directed several offsite projects such as battery fleet studies and longevity studies. Recently he added a separate test room to safely test alternative chemistry batteries and cells.

Under his direction, JBI has provided the design of products, preparation of complete specifications and plant layout provision of manufacturing equipment, equipment installation supervision, employee training, and supervision of trial production to final production of qualified industrial cell lead acid storage batteries for motor vehicles, and sealed maintenance free valve regulated lead acid batteries.

Joe also headed the engineering team that developed several pieces of equipment that were specially designed for the manufacture of VRLA batteries. This includes Grid Aging Chambers, Plate Curing Chambers (Hydroset), Vacuum Volumetric Acid Fillers and others. This engineering design work was necessary because not all equipment required for the Battery Facility Engineering Project was commercially available. After extensive development and field testing, this equipment is now produced and marketed by MAC Engineering and Equipment Company of Benton Harbor, Michigan, USA. For more information on this equipment contact MAC at www.mac-eng.com.

Joe is committed to maintaining JBI Corporation’s position as the leader in Lead Acid Battery testing through honesty and confidentiality. He strives at developing long term partnerships with his customers by providing reliable accurate data.

John Ello has been laboratory manager at JBI Corporation for over 18 years. He has over 30 years experience in the lead acid battery industry. John started his career at a battery manufacturing company. He has been involved in process audits, quality control and battery testing. John’s knowledge of lead acid batteries is an asset in the JBI laboratory. This knowledge and John’s involvement in every phase of the testing process allow JBI to offer an extensive range of testing services to our clients. His attention to the details of standard laboratory practices and test procedures has contributed to several deficiency-free A2LA accreditation audits. John’s commitment to providing accurate data to his clients is how JBI continues to maintain its position as leader in Lead Acid Battery testing.