Overview

VARTA AG is a battery manufacturer headquartered in Ellwangen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, founded in 1887. It employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people and has an estimated annual revenue of $500 million to $1 billion. The company is privately held and produces micro batteries, household batteries, customer-specific lithium-ion solutions and energy storage systems for the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, appliance, construction and medical sectors. In September 2025, the Clarios portfolio update on low-voltage batteries for modern vehicles was reported alongside VARTA's broader product range.

At a glance

What Varta AG makes

The company holds IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certifications and lists battery packs, lithium-ion small cells and zinc-air batteries for hearing aids among its products.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Battery, LED, Seal, Battery Pack, Emissions (source: varta-ag.com).

Certifications

Varta AG is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• IATF 16949 — varta-ag.com

• ISO 9001 — varta-ag.com

Latest developments

• 2026-10-08 — The future of VARTA's consumer business as an independent company is secured (varta-ag.com)

• 2026-02-05 — JCS expands partnership with VARTA: Slot die technology now also for coin cell applications - Jagenberg Group - innovative solutions to new challenges! (jagenberg.com)

• 2025-11-13 — VARTA AG Group (in Ellwangen): Multiple awards for quality and brand strength (varta-ag.com)

• 2025-10-21 — Empower Your Hearing – VARTA AG presents itself at EUHA 2025 as a full-line supplier for medical hearing (varta-ag.com)

• 2025-09-08 — Expanded VARTA Portfolio Enhances Low-Voltage Battery Coverage for Modern Vehicles | Clarios (clarios.com)

• 2025-04-01 — Recapitalized VARTA AG with focus on growth in core business and innovation leadership as European provider of high-end energy storage systems (varta-ag.com)

Company details

VARTA AG is privately owned, with an estimated revenue band of $500 million to $1 billion and an employee base of 1,000 to 5,000. Varta AG was founded in 1887, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Ellwangen, Baden-Wuerttemberg. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 139 years in operation (founded 1887). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does Varta AG make?

VARTA AG is a battery manufacturer headquartered in Ellwangen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, founded in 1887. It employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people and has an estimated annual revenue of $500 million to $1 billion. The company is privately held and produces micro batteries, household batteries, customer-specific lithium-ion solutions and energy storage systems for the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, appliance, construction and medical sectors. In September 2025, the Clarios portfolio update on low-voltage batteries for modern vehicles was reported alongside VARTA's broader product range.

Where is Varta AG headquartered?

Varta AG is headquartered in Ellwangen, Baden-Wuerttemberg.

When was Varta AG founded?

Varta AG was founded in 1887.

How big is Varta AG?

Varta AG has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $500M-1B range (estimated).

What certifications does Varta AG hold?

Varta AG lists IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

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