02.06.2025

New owner for Ecobat Battery

Private equity firm Endless has acquired Ecobat Battery, the UK based battery supply business owned by US based parent Ecobat group which is in the process of withdrawing from the European battery distribution and recycling market. The deal does not include Ecobat’s UK battery recycling operation, which is in the process of being sold to a different buyer.

Ecobat Battery has revenues of around £200 million and is a leading specialist supplier of batteries and energy storage solutions for the automotive, commercial vehicle, marine and leisure and industrial markets. With a strong presence across much of Europe, with a network of distribution hubs in the UK, Ireland, France, the Netherlands, Belgium and Spain.

The ‘carve out’ transaction will be led by Ecobat Battery’s existing management team, led by managing director Russell McBurnie and finance director Alex Powell.

McBurnie said: “This is an exciting new chapter for our business. Endless brings a wealth of experience in supporting specialist distribution businesses, and we are confident that their backing will help us unlock new growth opportunities and continue delivering exceptional value to our customers.”

Andy Ross, an Endless investment partner, added: “We are delighted to welcome the Ecobat Battery division into the Endless portfolio. The business has a strong heritage, a talented team, and a clear role to play in the battery distribution market. We look forward to working closely with the management team to support their growth strategy.”