For Immediate Issue BBPR02.16 2nd February 2016
NCC Gives Banner Batteries Full Seal Of Approval Banner Batteries – a globally recognised manufacturer of batteries and battery accessories – has kick-started 2016 having had 17 of its products suitable for use in leisure vehicles (touring caravans and motorhomes) verified through the NCC’s highlyacclaimed Product Approval Scheme. Introduced to provide consumers with confidence that the battery they purchase is fit for purpose and capable of performing as specified, the NCC approval extended to Banner Batteries takes in the company’s Running Bull, Power Bull and Energy Bull products. All products are already supplied as original equipment to motorhome manufacturers and converters such as Auto Trail, Bailey Motorhomes, Chausson, Dethleffs, Rapido and Equitrek.
Covering three categories depending on capacity and intended purpose – A, B and C – the verification process involves comprehensive industry leading testing and evaluation that is conducted by suitably certified and audited test houses. Batteries verified and all labelled accordingly. As a not-for-profit trade body that serves to promote best practice by representing the UK tourer, motorhome, holiday home and park home industries, the NCC actively encourages leisure vehicle member manufacturers to fit NCC verified leisure batteries only. Commenting on securing NCC verification, Banner Batteries Country Manager, Lee Quinney stated: “The importance of the NCC product approval scheme within the leisure industry sector should not be underestimated, so we are understandably delighted to have started 2016 with Banner’s batteries having successfully achieved registration across all three categories. “As an original equipment battery supplier, Banner Batteries already has an established presence within what represents an increasingly important part of the company’s business here in the UK. We are positive that the NCC verification process will be instrumental in helping us gain an unyielding momentum moving forwards,” he added. Within Category A, which covers batteries that feature a higher storage capacity for people who frequently use their touring caravan or motorhome away from an electrical hook-up, the NCC scheme lists two part numbers from Banner’s Running Bull family that is based on the latest AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) technology. Capable of delivering a minimum of 90Ah and more than the minimum of 350 cycles at 50% DOD (depth of discharge), Banner’s Running Bull AGM power pack not only delivers
improved cold start characteristics, but a massive increase in vibration resistance and a cyclical life that is three times longer than conventional lead-acid batteries. Being a closed system, Running Bull AGM requires zero-maintenance and is leak-proof due to its electrolyte bonding into the glass nonwoven (absorbent glass mat). Listed within the NCC’s B category, featuring batteries that are aimed at those who frequently use sites with hook-up facilities, but require a greater battery capacity to operate devices such as motor movers, is Banner’s highly-popular O/E specified Energy Bull. Being a genuine semi-traction battery, characterised by exhibiting outstanding deep recycling capability, Energy Bull remains a firm favourite with many leisure and motorhome owners. Renowned for its long-duration discharge, Energy Bull is delivers a minimum of 90Ah and a more than the minimum of 200 cycles at 50% DOD. It is also easy to charge and maintenance and renowned for its operational safety. Completing the Banner verified product selection and falling within the NCC’s C category batteries are product references from the company’s Running Bull, Energy Bull and Power Bull ranges. Whilst products listed are aimed at users requiring a lower capacity battery to cover basic operation of their habitation equipment for short periods whilst away from an electrical hook-up, the Banner line-up confidently exceeds a minimum of 60Ah and more than a minimum of 70 cycles at 50% DOD. -ENDSCAPTION: BBPR02.16.jpg – Banner Batteries’ popular Energy Bull leisure battery is one of three product groups to have been verified through the NCC’s highly-acclaimed Product Approval Scheme. PRESS CONTACT:
Paul Watson Dragonfly Brand Communications Limited Tel: 0161 820 2536 Mobile: 07831 281443 Email: paul@dragonflybc.co.uk