Battery Technology Source (BTS): our history

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2007

Founding

In 2007, a team of professionals with over 20 years of experience in the lead-acid battery field joined forces to start a new company that would focus on automating the battery manufacturing process. Yuan Charm Enterprises Co. Ltd. was thus established, with its factory and HQ in Taichung, Taiwan's industrial center and second largest city.

2008

The BTS brand is born

To facilitate Yuan Charm's international expansion, the Battery Technology Source (BTS) brand was introduced. Along with the 'Source of Innovation' slogan, it reflects the young company's 'innovation first' philosophy and customer focus.

2009

Indonesia branch office

PT BT Source International is established in Jakarta to accommodate the growing demand for advanced battery manufacturing technologies in the Indonesian market.

2011

First major projects outside of Asia

After helping set up many battery factories in South and Southeast Asia, BTS continues its international expansion with several major projects in South America, Africa and Australia. As of 2019, BTS products have been sold to over 20 countries around the world.

2013

New plate manufacturing line

A new line of advanced battery plate manufacturing equipment is launched — including plate cutting, slitting, and lug brushing machines.

2018

Servo weld distance control

BTS introduces its new servo weld distance control system, a major innovation that increases the accuracy of the inter-cell welding process, reducing defects and improving product quality and stability.

2019

New 'smart' assembly line with 4.0 Industry features

Our newest assembly lines include advanced product tracking features, bringing our customers' factories up to 4.0 industrial standards.

2020

World's fastest motorcycle battery heat sealing machine

The new BTS HM-20AMSX heat sealing machine features an innovative layout and servo positioning system, allowing it to reach a capacity of up to 10 batteries per minute. It is currently the world's fastest motorcycle battery heat sealing machine.