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Meet the Team – Nancy Power, Administrative Wizard

What do you love most about your job? What I love most about working at ABS is the great team we have! Everyone is very knowledgeable and they are always there to help you out if you are stuck with any issue, without hesitation!

What inspired you to join the team at ABS? To tell you the truth, what inspired me to join ABS was when I saw the job posting, the title of Administrative Wizard caught my eye! In the posting it also described the company’s core values, which was something you don’t usually see posted. Also, the icing on the cake was having Friday’s off, no complaints about that!

Meet the Team – Al Homewood , Warehouse Warrior

What do you enjoy most about your job? What I enjoy about my job is working with my co-workers. They are very helpful and we all get along!

What inspired you to join the team at ABS? What inspired me to join ABS is that it’s a family business, everyone is friendly and my flexible working hours.

Meet the Team – Matthew Byers, Sales & Purchasing Manager

What do you love most about your job at ABS? Everything, the customers, the vendors, the ability to make buying a battery easy.
What do you think is the most important skill that a successful professional needs to have? Sense of humour and to treat others, as you would like to be treated.

What is a commissioning charge and why is it important with new batteries?

A commissioning charge is similar to equalize charging, but with new batteries the charging voltage may be higher and held constant for a longer period of time to ensure the new batteries are fully charged and to help balance the cell capacities and voltages. The following shows the typical variation of cell voltages on float for a brand-new battery before commissioning charge:

Meet the Team – Mohammad Dehghani, Account Executive

What inspired you to join the team at ABS? What inspired me to join the ABS team is the great team here. Additionally, the fact that the job has lots of growth potential really motivated me to come aboard.
What do you think sets you apart in your field? I feel my positive attitude and strong intrapersonal skills really set me apart in my field. The ability to adapt and overcome any challenge goes a long way.

CHECKING BATTERY CELL FLOAT VOLTAGES

One critical part of battery ownership is checking your battery. This ensures a long battery life, offers a chance to make corrections, and protects your investment. The question is, what do you look out for and what can you do about it?

Meet the Team – Dan Czosnek Director, Engineering & Technical Sales

What do you love most about your job? What I love most about my job are the challenges and rewards ABS provides.

What inspired you to join the team at ABS? The thing that inspired me to join ABS was the possibility of achieving more, in a more positive environment.

Meet the Team – Bryan Schiedel President

What inspired you to join the team at ABS?When I was growing up I always knew I wanted to work in the family business with my father. We would often discuss the ins and outs of the business. Growing up I had an entrepreneurial mindset and wanted to operate and own my own business. When I was a teenager I would help out in the warehouse during the summers. This allowed me to learn more about the business.

Top 5 Reasons Companies Buy the Wrong Battery for Their Cleaning Machines

When it comes to maintaining a clean and hygienic workplace, industrial cleaning machines play a pivotal role in ensuring efficiency and effectiveness. These machines, such as floor scrubbers, sweepers, and vacuums, are essential for large-scale cleaning operations. One critical component that powers these machines is the battery. However, many companies often find themselves buying the wrong battery for their cleaning machines. This article will explore the top 5 reasons behind this common mistake and how to avoid it.

Top 6 Things You Need To Know When Comparing Batteries

Manufacturers have varying methods to specify battery performance. What may seem like unimportant details, can significantly change the perceived performance of a particular battery. This article is in reference to lead acid batteries, but the general principals can apply to other battery types as well. Here are some things you have to consider:

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