EnerSys, a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications, has welcomed Newport East MP and Chair of the Parliamentary Labour Party Jessica Morden to its Newport facility.
The visit aimed to highlight the critical role UK battery manufacturers play in supporting national resilience, innovation, and export growth.
The MP was welcomed by senior members of the EnerSys leadership team to discuss engineering innovation, the future of battery manufacturing in the UK, and the Newport plant’s valuable contribution to the local and national economy.
During her visit, Ms. Morden met with local engineers, technicians, and apprentices working at the forefront of battery innovation. She was given a guided tour of the facility and invited to observe the production process first-hand, where she was introduced to EnerSys’ pioneering Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) and lithium-ion battery technologies. These advanced solutions are designed to meet the evolving demands of key sectors including defence, telecommunications, transportation, and clean energy storage.
As one of the region’s major employers, EnerSys employs 450 people at its Newport plant. The facility has the capacity to produce 1 million battery blocks per year and exports the majority of its production globally.
EnerSys batteries are engineered to deliver superior performance and are used in applications ranging from data centres and telecommunications infrastructure to transportation networks and both commercial and military aircraft and vehicles worldwide.
Jessica Morden MP said:
“I was delighted to visit EnerSys in Newport and see firsthand the strength of our local advanced manufacturing base. Facilities like this show why investing in sovereign capability matters, not just for our economy, but for our national infrastructure and future growth.”
Tim Gibbons, Plant Manager at EnerSys Newport, said:
“It was a real honour to welcome Jessica Morden to our Newport facility. We’re incredibly grateful she took the time to visit and experience our production operations first-hand. EnerSys is proud to be at the forefront of engineering innovation, and it was a pleasure to showcase our manufacturing capabilities and share our vision for the future.”
The EnerSys plant, located on Stephenson Street, was originally built in the 1950s as a motor works and has been producing batteries since 1961. The 30,000 sqm facility now plays a key role in supplying energy storage solutions to critical industries worldwide.
