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Clarios' Toledo factory in Holland, Ohio, has achieved the production of its 50-millionth Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) battery, marking a significant milestone in U.S. manufacturing. AGM batteries are crucial for modern vehicles, meeting rising electrical demands.

The facility, operational since 1981, produced over 6 million AGM batteries in fiscal year 2025 alone and has received nearly $300 million in investments over the past 14 years. The workforce has expanded by 75%, now employing over 700 people. The factory will soon manufacture a new low-antimony AGM starter battery aimed at enhancing U.S. critical mineral independence.