W.H. Lawrence invents the first dry cell battery for consumer use.
1896
Conrad Hubert invents the first handheld flashlight.
1898
Conrad Hubert renames his company The American Ever Ready Company.
1905
Legacy
It all began with our invention of the first dry cell battery back in the 1890s. Since then, our pioneering spirit has driven us forward, creating a rich history of highlights across numerous consumer brands.
1896
START
Year 1896
1955
Year 1955
The American Ever Ready Company becomes part of National Carbon Company. Hubert stays on as president. The trademark is shortened to EVEREADY ®.
1914
National Carbon Company merges with Union Carbide to form the Union Carbide and Carbon Company.
1917
EVEREADY® introduces the first miniature batteries for hearing aids.
1955
The American Ever Ready Company becomes part of National Carbon Company. Hubert stays on as president. The trademark is shortened to EVEREADY ®. 1914 National Carbon Company merges with Union Carbide to form the Union Carbide and Carbon Company. 1917 EVEREADY® introduces the first miniature batteries for hearing aids. 1955
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Year 1959
EVEREADY® scientist Lewis Urry revolutionizes the battery industry by introducing the first commercially viable cylindrical alkaline battery.
1959
EVEREADY® introduces the EVEREADY Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) rechargeable battery system.
1958
EVEREADY® invents the first 9-volt battery.
1956
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Year 1967
EVEREADY® introduces the first rechargeable flashlight.
1967
EVEREADY® introduces the EVEREADY® economy light – the world’s most popular flashlight.
1975
EVEREADY® introduces the Energizer® brand.
1980
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Year 1989
EVEREADY® leads the industry in environmental initiatives and offers the first zero-added mercury product. The Energizer Bunny® is born – his TV debut.
1989
Union Carbide sells the Eveready Battery Company to Ralston Purina Company.
1986
The Company introduces the first fluorescent flashlight, requiring less frequent bulb changing.
1983
EVEREADY® leads the industry in environmental initiatives and offers the first zero-added mercury product. The Energizer Bunny® is born – his TV debut. 1989 Union Carbide sells the Eveready Battery Company to Ralston Purina Company. 1986 The Company introduces the first fluorescent flashlight, requiring less frequent bulb changing. 1983
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Year 1996
EVEREADY® introduces Energizer® e2®, the first AA lithium battery.
1992
EVEREADY® introduces the company’s first LED lights, offering a squeeze light, compact area/directional light.
1996
EVEREADY® celebrates 100 years of portable lighting product leadership.
1998
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Year 2001
Energizer® partners with Disney to become the exclusive provider of Disney-branded flashlights in the United States, a partnership that still continues today.
2001
Eveready Battery Company is spun-off from Ralston Purina Company. Energizer Holdings is created.
2000
EVEREADY® scientist, Lew Urry, is honored by having his invention – the first alkaline battery – placed into the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.
1999
Energizer® partners with Disney to become the exclusive provider of Disney-branded flashlights in the United States, a partnership that still continues today. 2001 Eveready Battery Company is spun-off from Ralston Purina Company. Energizer Holdings is created. 2000 EVEREADY® scientist, Lew Urry, is honored by having his invention – the first alkaline battery – placed into […]
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2008
Energizer®introduces Energi To Go® instant Cell Phone Charger.
Energizer® introduces the Weather Ready® line of lighting products.
2006
Energizer® introduces Energi To Go® Portable Power for the iPod®.
Energizer® introduces a new line of Energizer e2® Lithium® flashlights for the extreme outdoor enthusiast.
2007
Energizer® partners with Phillips and Techtium to introduce first-ever mobile phone to have a battery back-up with a single AAA battery.
2008
Energizer®introduces Energi To Go® instant Cell Phone Charger. Energizer® introduces the Weather Ready® line of lighting products. 2006 Energizer® introduces Energi To Go® Portable Power for the iPod®. Energizer® introduces a new line of Energizer e2® Lithium® flashlights for the extreme outdoor enthusiast. 2007 Energizer® partners with Phillips and Techtium to introduce first-ever mobile phone […]
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Year 2016
Energizer Holdings acquires HandStands Holding Corporation.
Energizer launches the “Bigger, Better, Bunnier” advertising campaign, which will take the iconic cottontail to surprising new places and moments authentic to his disruptive nature and witty personality.
2016
Energizer introduces the world’s first AA battery made with 4% recycled batteries – Energizer® EcoAdvanced™.
Energizer Holdings is spun-off from Edgewell Personal Care to create two standalone, publicly traded companies.
2015
Energizer Holdings announces intent to separate the Household Products and Personal Care divisions into two independent, publicly traded companies.
2014
Energizer Holdings acquires HandStands Holding Corporation. Energizer launches the “Bigger, Better, Bunnier” advertising campaign, which will take the iconic cottontail to surprising new places and moments authentic to his disruptive nature and witty personality. 2016 Energizer introduces the world’s first AA battery made with 4% recycled batteries – Energizer® EcoAdvanced™. Energizer Holdings is spun-off from […]
2024
Year 2024
Energizer Holdings acquires the Nu Finish Brands.
2018
Energizer Holdings completes the acquisition of Rayovac, VARTA, Armor All, STP, and A/C Pro from Spectrum Brands.
2019
Energizer introducers 3-in-1 Child Shield ™ safety technology for lithium coin cell batteries.
2024
1896
W.H. Lawrence invents the first dry cell battery for consumer use.
1898
Conrad Hubert invents the first handheld flashlight.
1905
Conrad Hubert renames his company The American Ever Ready Company.
1914
The American Ever Ready Company becomes part of National Carbon Company. Hubert stays on as president. The trademark is shortened to EVEREADY ®.
1917
National Carbon Company merges with Union Carbide to form the Union Carbide and Carbon Company.
1955
EVEREADY® introduces the first miniature batteries for hearing aids.
1956
EVEREADY® invents the first 9-volt battery.
1958
EVEREADY® introduces the EVEREADY Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) rechargeable battery system.
1959
EVEREADY® scientist Lewis Urry revolutionizes the battery industry by introducing the first commercially viable cylindrical alkaline battery.
1967
EVEREADY® introduces the first rechargeable flashlight.
1975
EVEREADY® introduces the EVEREADY® economy light – the world’s most popular flashlight.
1980
EVEREADY® introduces the Energizer® brand.
1983
The Company introduces the first fluorescent flashlight, requiring less frequent bulb changing.
1986
Union Carbide sells the Eveready Battery Company to Ralston Purina Company.
1989
EVEREADY® leads the industry in environmental initiatives and offers the first zero-added mercury product.
The Energizer Bunny® is born - his TV debut.
1992
EVEREADY® introduces Energizer® e2®, the first AA lithium battery.
1996
EVEREADY® introduces the company’s first LED lights, offering a squeeze light, compact area/directional light and a bicycle light.
1998
EVEREADY® celebrates 100 years of portable lighting product leadership.
1999
EVEREADY® scientist, Lew Urry, is honored by having his invention – the first alkaline battery – placed into the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.
2000
Eveready Battery Company is spun-off from Ralston Purina Company. Energizer Holding is created.
2001
Energizer® partners with Disney to become the exclusive provider of Disney-branded flashlights in the United States, a partnership that still continues today.
2006
Energizer®introduces Energi To Go® instant Cell Phone Charger.
Energizer® introduces the Weather Ready® line of lighting products.
2007
Energizer® introduces Energi To Go® Portable Power for the iPod®.
Energizer® introduces a new line of Energizer e2® Lithium® flashlights for the extreme outdoor enthusiast.
2008
Energizer® partners with Phillips and Techtium to introduce first-ever mobile phone to have a battery back-up with a single AAA battery.
2014
Energizer Holdings announces intent to separate the Household Products and Personal Care divisions into two independent, publicly traded companies.
2015
Energizer introduces the world’s first AA battery made with 4% recycled batteries – Energizer® EcoAdvanced™.
Energizer Holdings is spun-off from Edgewell Personal Care to create two standalone, publicly traded companies.
2016
Energizer Holdings acquires HandStands Holding Corporation.
Energizer launches the "Bigger, Better, Bunnier" advertising campaign, which will take the iconic cottontail to surprising new places and moments authentic to his disruptive nature and witty personality.
2018
Energizer Holdings acquires the Nu Finish Brands.
2019
Energizer Holdings completes the acquisition of Rayovac, VARTA, Armor All, STP, and A/C Pro from Spectrum Brands.
2024
Energizer introducers 3-in-1 Child Shield ™ safety technology for lithium coin cell batteries.