Call for lead-acid batteries soars due to Covid-19 demand
Industries deemed essential during the pandemic, such as hospitals, supermarkets and food producers, are stocking up on such batteries
23 June 2020 - 18:13
London — Demand for lead-acid batteries from hospitals and food producers seeking more backup power during the coronavirus pandemic is helping battery and lead producers weather a collapse in orders from the vehicle sector.
For high-quality lead producers such as Glencore’s Britannia Refined Metals, Ecobat Technologies and others, the additional demand from customers outside the car industry has helped keep price discounts in check during the pandemic...
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