Chloride Exide

CHLORIDE EXIDE KENYA LIMITED

COMPANY PROFILE

Background Information

Established in Kenya in 1963 as part of the Chloride Group PLC in UK, with its core business as distribution of automotive batteries to end users.

a) On 1st October 1993, Chloride Group PLC UK, sold its interests to indigenous Kenyans, and CEKL became part of the NAS Group of Companies, with 100% share holding by Kenyans.

b) CEKL is now the largest battery and renewable energy distributor in East Africa.

c) CEKL has a countrywide network of 11 branches in Kenya.

d) Products range from:

i. Lead-acid automotive batteries (including maintenance free),

ii. Deep cycle batteries,

iii. Solar panels and related accessories

iv. Solar water heating,

v. Inverter power back-up systems,

vi. Motive power batteries and standby batteries.

VISION & MISSION

Vision:

"Energy solutions - for all!"

Mission:

 “To provide quality batteries, solar panels and related energy solutions while consistently exceeding customer expectations and ensuring continued market expansion”.

 Customer Service Vision:

  “A delighted customer - at all times!"

Customer Service Mission:

  “Get it right - the first time!"

WHAT THEY DO

Chloride Exide is the largest Manufacturer, Importer and Distributor of automotive and deep cycle Lead Acid Batteries in the Region. They sell both:

i. Low Maintenance and

ii. Maintenance Free Batteries

They are also the East Africa's largest and most reliable Solar Solutions Provider. Their Solar Division sells:

i. Solar Home Systems,

ii. Solar Water Heating Systems and

iii. Wind Generators.

Their Solar Solution Partners include:

i. BP Solar

ii. Free Energy Europe

iii. Total Energie South Africa

iv. Morning Star Charge Controllers

v. Phocos

vi. In addition they provide inverter-based Power Back-Up Systems and are the authorized service centre for Xantrex - Canada.  ...