John W. Wirtz II

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Bio

John currently serves as President of Wirtz Manufacturing Company and represents the 4th generation of the Wirtz family managing the business.  John went to Michigan State University and graduated with a degree in Supply Chain management.  John has been with the company and in the industry for 19 years.  Wirtz Manufacturing currently has manufacturing and service facilities in USA, India, and China, and technical sales hubs in USA, Europe, India, China, Mexico, Brazil, Australia, and South Korea.  The Wirtz Brand has grown over the years to include Wirtz, Oxmaster, Leko, Conbro, and Battery Recycling Systems as full owned subsidiaries underneath the Wirtz Group of Companies.



Advancements and Innovation in Plate Making Technology to Support Current and Future Market Trends
John W. Wirtz II, President, Wirtz Manufacturing Co., Inc., United States

The Wirtz Group of Companies, with manufacturing capabilities in USA, India, and China, and sales and technical/sales centers in USA, Mexico, Brazil, Europe, India, Korea, China, and Australia, continue to position ourselves to not only innovate and deliver the fastest and tightest tolerance manufacturing processes for battery manufacturing, but also more localized sales and support for superior service to our customers.  Our goal is to be the absolute best partner for our customers, ensuring their success when they install Wirtz technology.  We look to accomplish this by focusing on the following:


  • Faster Production rates

  • Tighter tolerances

  • Reduced Floor space

  • Reduced Emissions

  • Reduced Exposure

  • Continuous Manufacturing

  • Superior service


As battery markets trends continue to evolve, Wirtz has consistently been ahead of the curve with our equipment technology.  This presentation will highlight Wirtz technology critical for current market trends and highlight Wirtz commitment to development to continue to help push our industry forward.


  • Current markets trends for the rapid growth of AGM and TPPL Batteries

  • Established equipment technology by Wirtz to support AGM and TPPL batteries

  • Lowering cost and increasing productivity with Wirtz equipment

  • Requirements for increased automation in manufacturing processes

  • New Equipment development – Wirtz has developed a new continuous grid making technology for casting traditionally harder to cast alloys.


Wirtz is the only supplier in both AGM and TPPL markets able to deliver established battery technology with the closest tolerance and highest speeds in both grid making and plate making processes.  As our customers continue to look for a partner who can assist them with best-in-class manufacturing processes to increase productivity and save cost, with a localized sales and support network, there is only ONE partner for you.  Wirtz Manufacturing Company.