July 19, 2018: Battery manufacturer EnerSys has signed a four-year agreement with truck maker Navistar to supply it with Odyssey thin plate pure lead AGM batteries, the company confirmed on July 19.

The batteries will be supplied to Navistar’s International truck brand and all makes of aftermarket replacement batteries.

“We have been working closely with Navistar over the past few years with respect to Odssey, our premium TPPL AGM batteries — for their engine start, auxiliary power and lift gate applications on their class 6-8 vehicles predominately,” said Dave McMullen, senior director of reserve power marketing Americas.

“The Odyssey product is enabling Navistar to extend to their customer base an enhanced ROI over the life of their vehicles through fewer battery failures, reduced change out / replacements, reduced downtime and an improved warranty over conventional battery products.”

EnerSys makes and distributes reserve power and motive power batteries, battery chargers, power equipment, battery accessories and outdoor equipment enclosure units.