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Encyclopedia > Energizer Holdings
Energizer Holdings Inc.
Type Public (NYSEENR)
Founded Spun-off from Ralston Purina Company in 2000
Headquarters Town and Country, Missouri, USA
Key people Ward M. Klein, CEO Nominee
Industry Industrial Electrical Equipment
Products Energizer Batteries
Schick Products
Revenue $2.989 billion USD (2005)
Operating income $447.800 million USD (2005)
Net income $287.400 million USD (2005)
Employees 14,848 (2006)
Website www.energizer.com

Energizer Holdings (NYSEENR), headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri is an American manufacturer of batteries with a market share of approximately 25% [1] with markets in over 165 countries.{2006 Annual Report, pg. 5} Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 265 pixelsFull resolution (975 × 323 pixel, file size: 121 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) This is the Energizer Holdings logo. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), nicknamed the Big Board, is a New York City-based stock exchange. ... A spin-off (or spinoff) is a new organization or entity formed by a split from a larger one such as a new company formed from a university research group. ... The Ralston Purina Company, based in St. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ... Town and Country is an affluent suburb in western St. ... The article on electrical energy is located elsewhere. ... This page discusses common devices known as tools, for other meanings see Tool (disambiguation) Modern hammer A tool is, among other things, a device that provides a mechanical or mental advantage in accomplishing a task. ... Energizer Holdings (formerly Eveready Battery), headquartered in St. ... Schick, a brand of Energizer Holdings, is a well known manufactuer of safety razors. ... For the tax agency in Ireland of the same name, see Revenue Commissioners. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... USD redirects here. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT), also known as operating income and operating profit, is a term used to describe a companys earnings. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... USD redirects here. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Net income is equal to the income that a firm has after subtracting costs and expenses from the total revenue. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... USD redirects here. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about work. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A website (alternatively, Web site or web site) is a collection of Web pages, images, videos or other digital assets that is hosted on one or several Web server(s), usually accessible via the Internet, cell phone or a LAN. A Web page is a document, typically written in HTML... The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), nicknamed the Big Board, is a New York City-based stock exchange. ... Nickname: Location in the state of Missouri Coordinates: , Country State County Independent City Government  - Mayor Francis G. Slay (D) Area  - City  66. ... A battery is of one or more electrochemical cells, which store chemical energy and make it available in an electrical form. ... Market share, in strategic management and marketing, is the percentage or proportion of the total available market or market segment that is being serviced by a company. ...

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History

An 1899 Eveready flashlight, one of the earliest flashlight models.
An 1899 Eveready flashlight, one of the earliest flashlight models.

In 1896, Joshua Lionel Cowen invented a decorative lighting fixture for potted plants which consisted of a metal tube housing a light bulb and a dry cell battery. It failed commercially, and so Cowen sold his company and patents to Conrad Hubert that same year. Hubert renamed Cowen's company the American Electrical Novelty & Manufacturing Company. In 1906 he changed the name to The American Ever Ready Company, selling flashlights and batteries under the trademark Ever Ready. Image File history File linksMetadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File linksMetadata No higher resolution available. ... For the Parliament song, see Flash Light (song). ... Joshua Lionel Cowen (August 25, 1877-1965), born Joshua Lionel Cohen, was an American inventor and the cofounder of Lionel Corporation, a manufacturer of model railroads and toy trains. ...


In 1914, The American Ever Ready Company became part of National Carbon Company. Hubert stayed as president. The trademark was shortened to Eveready. In 1917 National Carbon Company merged with Union Carbide to form The Union Carbide and Carbon Co. The National Carbon Company was founded in 1886 by the then Brush Electric Company executive W. H. Lawrence (later involved in founding General Electric). ... Union Carbide Corporation (Union Carbide) is one of the oldest chemical and polymers companies in the United States, and currently has more than 3,800 employees. ...


From 1917 until 1921 Eveready used the trademark "DAYLO" for their flashlights and on their batteries. For the Parliament song, see Flash Light (song). ...


Employee Lewis Urry invented the long-lasting alkaline battery in 1959; it now commands 55% of the consumer battery market.[citation needed] Lewis Frederick Urry, (January 29, 1927-October 19, 2004), was a Canadian chemical engineer and inventor. ... Alkaline batteries A Duracell AA alkaline battery 2 Duracell-Brand AAA Alkaline batteries Alkaline batteries are a type of power cell dependent upon the reaction between zinc and manganese dioxide (Zn/MnO2). ... Year 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Consumers refers to individuals or households that purchase and use goods and services generated within the economy. ...


Formerly a division of Ralston Purina (which purchased them from Union Carbide, who also made Ucar batteries, in 1986). Ralston Purina was a major American corporation best known for its production and marketing of animal feeds. ... Union Carbide Corporation (Union Carbide) is one of the oldest chemical and polymers companies in the United States, and currently has more than 3,800 employees. ... --86. ... Year 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar). ...


In 1999, Energizer sold its rechargeable battery division, although it still markets them for retail sale. This article is about the year. ... A rechargeable lithium polymer Nokia mobile phone battery. ... Drawing of a self-service store. ...


Energizer currently maintains production facilities in Asheboro NC, Bennington VT, Maryville MO and Singapore. Current technology center is located in Westlake OH.


In 2005 the Columbia dry cell battery developed by National Carbon Company (predecessor of Energizer) was designated an ACS National Historical Chemical Landmark in recognition of its "significant improvement over previous batteries, meeting consumer demand for a maintenance-free, durable, no-spill, inexpensive electrochemical power source."[2] The ACS National Historic Chemical Landmarks Program was launched by the American Chemical Society in 1992 and has recognized over 50 landmarks to date. ...


Holdings

A pack of Energizer NiMH rechargeable batteries with 2500 mAh capacity.

The company owns the Energizer and Eveready brands, producing alkaline, carbon zinc, lithium, NiMH, and button cell batteries, as well as other specialty batteries. The company also manufactures flashlights. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 450 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (480 × 640 pixel, file size: 159 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) A digital camera photo of Energizer 2500 mAh NiMH batteries. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 450 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (480 × 640 pixel, file size: 159 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) A digital camera photo of Energizer 2500 mAh NiMH batteries. ... Energizer Holdings (formerly Eveready Battery), headquartered in St. ... Alkaline batteries A Duracell AA alkaline battery 2 Duracell-Brand AAA Alkaline batteries Alkaline batteries are a type of power cell dependent upon the reaction between zinc and manganese dioxide (Zn/MnO2). ... Zinc-carbon batteries of different sizes. ... CR2032 lithium battery Lithium batteries are primary batteries that have lithium metal or lithium compounds as an anode. ... A nickel metal hydride battery, abbreviated NiMH, is a type of rechargeable battery similar to a nickel-cadmium (NiCd) battery but has a hydrogen-absorbing alloy for the anode instead of cadmium. ... Type CR2032 watch battery (lithium anode, 3 V, 20. ... For the Parliament song, see Flash Light (song). ...


In 2003, Energizer bought razor manufacturer Schick (including the Wilkinson Sword brand) from Pfizer, as part of Pfizer's absorption of Warner-Lambert. This was done in order to even competition with leading razor maker Gillette (now part of Procter & Gamble), which owns Energizer's historic arch-rival Duracell. Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Collection of Modern Safety Razors - Gillette Fusion Power, Gillette M3Power, Mach3 Turbo Champion, Schick Quattro Chrome, Schick Quattro Power, Gillette Mach3, Gillette Sensor, Schick Xtreme3, Schick Xtreme SubZero, and Schick Xtreme3 Disposables A razor is an edge tool primarily used in shaving. ... Schick, a brand of Energizer Holdings, is a well known manufactuer of safety razors. ... Wilkinson Sword is the name given to a brand of mens shaving equipment. ... Pfizer Incorporated (NYSE: PFE) is the worlds largest research-based pharmaceutical company[1].[1] The company is based in New York City. ... Pfizer, Incorporated (NYSE: PFE), is a global pharmaceutical company based in New York City. ... The Gillette brand logo The Gillette Company (NYSE: G) was founded by King C. Gillette in 1901 as a safety razor manufacturer. ... Procter & Gamble Co. ... A pair of Duracell AAA batteries. ...



In 2007, Energizer acquired Playtex for $1.85 billion USD Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...


Advertising

In the late 1980s, Energizer rolled out a lively advertising campaign featuring Mark 'Jacko' Jackson and his pitch line "Energizer! It'll surprise you! Oi!". And Philippine 1980, they call it, "Ito ang lakas sa loob." The 1980s refers to the years from 1980 to 1989. ... Mark Jacko Jackson, born August 30, 1959, is a former Australian Rules footballer who played professionally for several teams, including St Kilda, Melbourne and Geelong. ...


Since 1989, the well-known Energizer Bunny has been featured in its television ads. It is pink and constantly pounds a marching band drum, representing the long lasting battery life of Energizer. Year 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar). ... The Energizer Bunny is the marketing icon and mascot of Energizer batteries. ...


Australasia's mascot for Energizer is a muscle-bound anthropomorphic AA battery. Performing his actions with extreme speed, showing that not only Energizer batteries are long lasting, but they also perform at high standards and produce maximum quality for the consumer.


See also

Everready East Africa is a remnant of the historic Anglo-American Eveready company. ...

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  Results from FactBites:
 
Energizer Holdings - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (240 words)
The company owns the Energizer and Eveready brands, producing alkaline, carbon zinc, and lithium batteries, as well as button cell batteries for medical equipment, as well as other specialty batteries.
In 2003, Energizer bought razor manufacturer Schick (including the Wilkinson Sword brand) from Pfizer, as part of Pfizer's absorption of Warner-Lambert.
It is pink and constantly pounds a marching band drum, representing the long lasting battery life of Energizer.
Energizer earnings per share beat forecasts - Boston.com (520 words)
Energizer Holdings Inc. , the No. 2 U.S. battery and razor maker, on Monday reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings per share, helped by share repurchases and lower advertising spending on razors and blades, sending its stock up 11 percent.
Energizer Holdings Inc., the No. 2 U.S. battery and razor maker, said on Monday quarterly profit was little changed from a year earlier as it spent less on razor advertising.
Energizer is also facing a push from larger rival Gillette, which was acquired by Procter and Gamble Co. in October.
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