Monbat AD is a leading European manufacturer of lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries, headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria. Founded in 1959, the company operates a vertically integrated business model with production and recycling facilities across Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, and Italy. Its product portfolio includes starter batteries, stationary batteries, deep cycle batteries, special application batteries, locomotive batteries, and leisure batteries for automotive and industrial use. The company also operates EAS Batteries, a lithium-ion division based in Germany specializing in high-power battery systems using LFP cell chemistry. Monbat Recycling functions as an innovative provider of lead alloys and recycled polypropylene, supporting the company's vertical integration strategy. With approximately 1,307 employees, Monbat AD generates annual revenues exceeding $385 million and serves markets across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, including Germany, France, Romania, and Tunisia. The company's dual-segment approach positions it at the intersection of traditional automotive battery manufacturing and emerging renewable energy storage solutions.