BERN TWP., Pa.- The Berks County-based battery maker EnerSys is announcing a major manufacturing shift.
EnerSys will close its lead-acid battery manufacturing facility in Tijuana, Mexico, and transition the majority of production to an existing plant in Springfield, Missouri.
The company said the move reinforces its commitment to its U.S. manufacturing network.
Just over a year ago, EnerSys announced it was closing a plant in Monterrey, Mexico, and moving production to an existing plant in Richmond, Kentucky.
For the latest shift, the company expects to incur a pre-tax charge of approximately $37 million, the majority of which is expected to be incurred by the second half of fiscal year 2027.
“The closure of our Tijuana facility and the transition of production to Springfield, Missouri will enable us to optimize our cost structure, maximize near-term advanced manufacturing production tax benefits, and mitigate future risks associated with potential tariffs while reinforcing our commitment to strengthening domestic industrial capacity and supply chain resilience,” said Shawn O’Connell, President and Chief Executive Officer at EnerSys, in a news release.
EnerSys is headquartered on Route 183 in Bern Township. The company bills itself as the largest industrial battery manufacturer in the world, operating manufacturing and assembly facilities worldwide for customers in more than 100 countries.
It operates a distribution facility in Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County, near Allentown.