January 17, 2025: Sunlight Group, the Greece-based lead and lithium battery manufacturer, said it expects to boost production efficiency by 40% after a major upgrade of the group’s software systems.

Sunlight said on January 14 it has also expanded its global business, digital and IT team, including setting up a new IT hub in Germany.

The battery maker said the implementation of the new cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) software SAP S/4HANA was needed to streamline operations and maximize synergies follow the rapid growth of the group through a series of acquisitions and an expansion of operations in recent years.

Sunlight said the move was achieved without any disruption to its three Greek factories and core activities across its entire Greek operations including battery production, recycling, shipping and invoicing.

The ERP software, which Sunlight said significantly improves decision-making processes and data analytics, will be implemented in phases across the group’s entire operations globally and should be completed by 2026.

The consultants involved in the implementation of the project were Deloitte Business Solutions, Real Consulting and StepOne. 

Sunlight CEO Lampros Bisalas said the move would unlock the full potential of recent acquisitions and enable the group to compete in a rapidly evolving industry. 

“It enhances efficiency, drives innovation, and positions Sunlight as a leader in secure, data-driven solutions, enabling operational excellence, robust cybersecurity, and sustainable growth.”

Sunlight’s latest acquisition was last October, taking full control of its Triathlon subsidiary in France.

The French deal came just over a year after Sunlight acquired 100% ownership of Triathlon in Germany.