January 31, 2026: Crown Battery has won a key US industry award for the fifth consecutive year.

The company said on January 29 it had been awarded most valuable supplier award for its outstanding achievements in 2024 by industry trade association, the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA).

The MVS Award is a coveted accolade within the industry, with fewer than 10% of MHEDA’s member organizations earning the distinction.

To qualify for the award, Crown Battery was required to demonstrate business excellence and meet a series of criteria in a number of areas important to the companies who do business with them.

In addition the firm had to show an ongoing commitment to safety and employee training.

Nate Storey, CEO and president of Storage Solutions, and 2025 MHEDA chairman, said: “The MVS is a prestigious honour within the material handling industry, recognizing excellence across a broad range of accomplishments beyond financial performance.

“Receiving this award reflects Crown Battery’s exceptional leadership, commitment to industry best practices, active community engagement, and focus on continuous improvement.”

Batteries International reported last July that Crown Battery planned to expand its Ohio-based factory in the US by making “a multi-million-dollar investment” in a new automated plant.

Crown would not confirm the size of the investment but said the expansion would add an additional 55,870 ft2 of space bringing its total facility to 312,000 ft2.