Microtex is a leading technology company that manufactures industrial batteries for energy storage in Bangalore, India. Established in 1969, Microtex produces in-house specially designed lead alloys, lead oxides, grid castings, pasted plates, injection molded containers, multi-tubular gauntlets, PVC separators, as well as the complete battery using state-of-the-art industry standard machinery. With telecoms being one of its main focus areas, it has built up an impressive portfolio of clients that include BSNL, Indus Towers, Idea Cellular, Aircel, Viom and Huawei.
TowerXchange: Please introduce your role and background.
Dr Mike McDonagh, Technical Head, Microtex:
I have worked in the energy storage and battery industry since 1977, with broad experience covering design, manufacturing and applications of both lead acid and lithium ion batteries.
