ZAP Sznajder Batterien

What ZAP Sznajder Batterien does

ZAP Sznajder Batterien S.A. is a Polish lead-acid starter battery manufacturer headquartered in Piastów, Poland, with continuous operations dating to 1925 (originally founded as Zaklady Akumulatorowe TUDOR by F. Müller in Warsaw). The company produces a comprehensive range of starter batteries using expanded metal (Streckmetall) grid production technology — a method it has employed since 2002, placing it within an exclusive global cohort of battery manufacturers using this approach. Its product portfolio centers on four technology families: AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) and CARBON EFB for Start-Stop vehicle applications, and EFB Premium and VECTER (Ca/Ca calcium-calcium) for standard and premium starting applications. Products serve passenger cars, commercial trucks, buses, agricultural and construction machinery, campers/motorhomes, marine vessels, solar/renewable energy storage, military/special applications (NATO AQAP 2110:2016 certified), and powersport vehicles.

The company operates a multi-channel go-to-market model consisting of a factory retail store (Sklep Fabryczny) at the Piastów headquarters, a Polish wholesale distribution network, and a dedicated export department serving over 50 countries across Europe, Africa, Middle East, Central Asia, and Asia-Pacific. The Sznajder Group encompasses wholly-owned subsidiaries Agroma Olsztyn (acquired 2006) and Jenox Akumulatory (acquired 2013), plus a 74.13% controlling stake in Orzeł Biały S.A. (acquired 2019), which provides vertical integration into battery recycling and lead processing. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of starter batteries, with a 30 PLN refundable deposit applied to old battery returns. The company is privately controlled by founder/owner Lech Sznajder (98.30% stake) and holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, AQAP 2110:2016 NATO, EAC, and PRS certifications, supporting both military and broad commercial market access.

Name

ZAP Sznajder Batterien

Legal name

ZAP Sznajder Batterien S.A.

Website

https://zap.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ZAP Sznajder Batterien is a Polish lead-acid starter battery manufacturer founded in 1925, producing AGM, EFB, and Ca/Ca batteries for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, agriculture, marine, military, and solar applications, distributing to 50+ countries through retail, wholesale, and export channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Lead-Acid Batteries

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (33591)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive Batteries & 12V/Low-Voltage Energy Storage Manufacturing (IMACAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Battery Cells (Li-ion, LFP, Sodium-ion, Lead-acid, NiMH) (IMAGAHAA), Battery Recycling & Materials Recovery (Li-ion, LFP, Flow, Lead-Acid) (EUAMALAE)

Keywords

• Lead-acid batteries
• Automotive starter batteries
• AGM batteries
• Commercial vehicle batteries
• Industrial battery manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Piastow

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Starter Battery Manufacturing and Sales: ZAP Sznajder Batterien generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of lead-acid starter batteries. The company produces batteries for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, trucks, buses, agricultural machinery, marine applications, solar systems, and military/special use. Products are sold through factory retail stores, wholesale distributors, and export channels to over 50 countries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ZAP Sznajder Batterien S.A. manufactures lead-acid starter batteries for passenger cars, commercial trucks, buses, agricultural and construction machinery, campers, marine vessels, solar energy systems, and military/special applications. The company produces batteries using advanced technologies including AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat), EFB (Enhanced Flooded Battery), Ca/Ca (Calcium-Calcium), and expanded metal (Streckmetall) grid technology, and distributes them through a factory store, wholesale network, and export department serving over 50 countries.

Product overview

ZAP Sznajder Batterien S.A. is a lead-acid starter battery manufacturer established in 1925, producing a comprehensive portfolio of battery products for various applications. The product lineup includes three main battery technology families: AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) batteries for advanced Start-Stop vehicles with superior cyclic performance; CARBON EFB (Enhanced Flooded Battery) for Start-Stop applications with improved charging acceptance; and VECTER calcium-calcium batteries for standard and high-demand starting applications. Additionally, the EFB Premium line offers premium Start-Stop capability with extended warranty. These products serve diverse vehicle segments including passenger cars, commercial trucks, buses, agricultural machinery, construction equipment, campers, boats, solar applications, and military/specialized vehicles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AGM: Absorbent Glass Mat technology batteries featuring leak-proof electrolyte, special double separator, high cyclic durability, and maintenance-free operation.
• CARBON EFB
• EFB Premium
• VECTER

Products and services

• AGM Battery Series Advanced Absorbent Glass Mat battery technology for Start-Stop vehicles featuring leak-proof electrolyte, special double separator, high cyclic durability, enhanced sulfation resistance, and completely maintenance-free operation. Targeted at modern passenger cars with Start-Stop systems requiring high cyclic performance.
• CARBON EFB Battery Series Enhanced Flooded Battery designed for Start-Stop applications with improved charging efficiency, longer lifespan, high corrosion resistance, and enhanced sulfation resistance. Designed for vehicles with Start-Stop technology requiring reliable charging acceptance.
• EFB Premium Battery Series Premium Enhanced Flooded Battery for Start-Stop vehicles featuring increased durability, sealed maintenance-free housing, Start-Stop technology, 36-month warranty, and Magic-Eye charge indicator. Targeted at drivers of Start-Stop vehicles seeking extended warranty and reliability.
• VECTER Battery Series Calcium-calcium (Ca/Ca) technology battery with enhanced starting parameters, improved efficiency and power output, wide range of applications, and Magic-Eye charge indicator. Targeted at a broad range of passenger and commercial vehicles requiring standard or high-demand starting power.

Quantifiable outcome

• Producing batteries since 1925 with 99 years of manufacturing expertise
• +1 more outcomes

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Sznajder GroupcoreOthersThe Sznajder Group is the corporate family that includes ZAP Sznajder Batterien S.A. and its subsidiaries: Agroma Olsztyn (acquired 2006), Jenox Akumulatory Sp. z o.o. (acquired 2013), Orzeł Biały S.A. (74.13% acquired 2019), K-METAL S.C., and AGRO SZNAJDER. These are owned subsidiaries rather than external partnerships.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• EnerSys: Global industrial battery manufacturer producing reserve power, motive power, and starting batteries. Overlaps with ZAP on automotive/industrial starter batteries but is more diversified across industrial segments and global geographies.
• Clarios: Global leader in lead-acid automotive batteries (formerly Johnson Controls Power Solutions), producing AGM and EFB starter batteries under brands like VARTA and Optima. Direct comparable on product technology, target customer (automotive OEMs and aftermarket), and chemistry, but with substantially larger scale.
• East Penn Manufacturing: Privately held US lead-acid battery manufacturer producing Deka-brand automotive, commercial, and industrial batteries. Comparable on privately-held status, lead-acid chemistry, and integrated manufacturing; larger scale and US-centric.
• GS Yuasa: Japanese battery manufacturer producing lead-acid starter batteries alongside lithium-ion products for automotive and industrial applications. Comparable on automotive starter battery portfolio and global export reach, but with significantly broader chemistries and scale.

Direct peers

• Exide Technologies: European-headquartered lead-acid battery manufacturer serving automotive, industrial, and motive power markets with brands including Exide and Tudor. Closely comparable on product portfolio (AGM/EFB starter batteries), geographic overlap in Europe, and replacement-aftermarket GTM motion.
• Fiamm Group: Italian lead-acid battery manufacturer producing starter batteries for automotive and industrial applications. Comparable mid-sized European peer with overlapping automotive aftermarket and industrial customer base across Europe.
• Banner Batteries: Austrian lead-acid starter battery manufacturer with a strong Central European OEM and aftermarket presence. Closely comparable mid-sized European competitor with similar product breadth in AGM, EFB, and conventional automotive starter batteries.
• Moll Batterien: German premium lead-acid starter battery manufacturer focused on OEM supply to European automakers. Comparable premium-positioned mid-market European battery maker with similar AGM/EFB technology focus and automotive customer base.

Emerging players

• Leoch International Technology: Chinese lead-acid and lithium battery manufacturer with growing European distribution. Comparable automotive and industrial starter battery portfolio with cost-competitive positioning; less established in European OEM channels than ZAP.

Regional players

• Akuma (Autobaterie Akuma): Czech lead-acid battery manufacturer focused on Central European automotive aftermarket. Comparable mid-sized regional competitor with overlapping product range and CEE geographic focus, though primarily serving domestic Czech market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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