Hammond Group, Inc.

03/25/2026

On March 10, 2026, the Women in the Global Battery Industry (WGBI) hosted its first official webinar of the year, “Generational Perspective,” a dynamic and candid conversation spanning four generations.

The event featured leading professionals from across the battery industry, including Hammond Group’s own Mary Sapp, Quality Lab Manager.

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More in Common Than Not: A Cross-Generational Conversation in the Battery Industry On March 10, 2026, the Women in the Global Battery Industry (WGBI) hosted its first official webinar of the year — a dynamic and candid conversation spanning four generations. Moderated by Ellen Maxey of Clarios and...

02/12/2026

Hammond Group is excited for 2026 and we're getting our plans together to make this our best year ever! Some of us are in Doha, Qatar this week coordinating our strategies to provide the latest developments in lead acid battery chemistry for manufacturers around the globe. Meet "Attack Team '26" featuring (from left) Nourhan Moustafa, Senior Regional Sales Manager | EMEA, Tom Wojcinski, Senior Chemist in Research & Development, Stephen Barnes, Hammond Expanders UK Managing Director, Anir Chakrabarty, Director of Sales | APAC, and Brad Bisaillon, VP | Sales.

Let's talk: https://hammondglobal.com/where-to-buy

01/29/2026

At 2026, Hammond focused on understanding how the Indian market is evolving, especially the role SMEs will play in the next phase of growth. The big breakthrough we demonstrated is how lead‑acid batteries can incorporate innovations to grow alongside lithium rather than compete. John Miller, Senior Advisor on Hammond Group’s Innovation Leadership Council, brought a sharp perspective to this challenge, showing how LIGN3X™ and the 2800 Series of Advanced Expanders can become a game‑changing solution for Indian battery makers. It was one of those rare conversations that reframes the opportunity and opens a new path forward for the industry. (More about LIGN3X: https://hammondglobal.com/lignex-sheet )

We really enjoyed meeting with new people in the battery industry and reconnecting with friends we’ve worked with for years. Thanks to PowerOn for another successful conference!

01/22/2026

Hammond is excited to be at the PowerOn Expo 2026 in Ahmedabad, India!

At this event we are introducing LIGN3X™, an exciting breakthrough additive that creates a new class of expanders — improving charge acceptance while significantly reducing water loss, without compromising other critical performance attributes.

Visit us at Booth 13 and let us tell you all about LIGN3X™.

01/07/2026

Hammond is excited to have John Miller presenting at PowerOn Expo 2026 in Ahmedabad, India.

John will introduce an exciting Hammond breakthrough additive that creates a new class of expanders—improving charge acceptance while significantly reducing water loss, without compromising other critical performance attributes.

A Senior Advisor on Hammond Group’s Innovation Leadership Council, John brings more than 40 years of experience in the battery industry and a long history of bringing innovative products to market.

John’s presentation will take place on January 22 at 10:25 a.m. Hammond will also have a full team of experts on site to discuss the latest innovations and products. Visit us at Booth 13.

12/30/2025

Hammond Group has learned a lot over our 95 years. Above all, we’ve learned to never stop innovating, never stop improving, and never stop growing. We are looking forward to 2026 and the possibilities the new year will bring. Exciting things are coming, so stay tuned!

12/23/2025

As the year comes to a close, we extend our sincere thanks to our customers, partners, and colleagues around the world. Your trust, collaboration, and shared commitment to progress continue to inspire us.

We wish you a joyful holiday season and look forward to continuing our journey together in the year ahead.

12/17/2025

Help us welcome Grahame Simmons to the Hammond team!

Grahame Simmons is replacing Carolyn Nichols as Finance Manager at Hammond Expanders UK. Carolyn, widely known and highly respected as a dedicated professional, recently retired after 21 years of service with Hammond UK. Simmons comes to Hammond with over 30 years experience in clothing and automoti...

12/12/2025

It is with sincere appreciation and a touch of sadness that we bid farewell to Carolyn Nichols. Over the past 21 years, Carolyn has served Hammond UK with exceptional dedication, professionalism, and support, earning the respect of colleagues across the organization. Although her presence will be greatly missed, we are pleased to congratulate her as she embarks on her well-deserved retirement. We wish her many happy and fulfilling years ahead.

Pictured at her appreciation dinner (Clockwise from left): Lisa Derico, Carolyn Nichols, Bobby Lucas, Marco Robotti, Grahame Simmons, Steve Barnes, Vicky Brown, and Gerry Kaoukis.

12/11/2025

Hammond looks forward to seeing you at the 20th Power On International Conference — a leading business networking platform for the battery industry, energy storage, and renewable energy integration. Visit us at Booth 13, January 23–25 in Ahmedabad, India. We have some exciting developments to share!

12/01/2025

As part of the Consortium for Battery Innovation's new interview series highlighting technical research projects, Hammond Senior Chemist in Research & Development Thomas Wojcinski discusses the company's collaborative research on charge recovery and pulse-power behavior. Partnering on this CBI Project with Hammond is East Penn Manufacturing Co. and the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences.

“Exploring new additives and composite materials, such as lead silicates, can enhance properties like charge acceptance and extend cycle life. With every improvement, we can optimize lead batteries to meet specific needs and make them more competitive.” —Thomas Wojcinski

Read the full interview on the CBI website: https://batteryinnovation.org/hammond-groups-work-on-charge-recovery-and-pulse-power-performance/