ACDelco, a global leader with a strong heritage in the automotive aftermarket industry, has appointed R&J Batteries to distribute their range of high quality and reliable automotive batteries. Popularly known as Australasia’s fastest growing battery company, R&J Batteries is the exclusive distributor of ACDelco batteries across New Zealand.
Speaking about the new exclusive distribution rights, ACDelco Product Development Manager at R&J Batteries, Matthew Everett, said, “R&J Batteries is extremely excited to have been chosen to distribute the ACDelco battery brand in New Zealand. The ACDelco brand has strong ties in the New Zealand marketplace and has a long association with the General Motors brand and its dealers.”
R&J Batteries’ association with ACDelco is not new. In fact, the battery distributor has been distributing ACDelco batteries throughout Australia for 18 years through company-owned branches and stockists prior to expanding its distribution footprint in New Zealand.
Matthew Everett who has been working with ACDelco closely over the years said, “R&J Batteries has a long-standing partnership with ACDelco in Australia and has grown from strength to strength. To now be the national distributor for ACDelco Batteries in New Zealand makes that relationship even stronger and creates great opportunities for continued sustained growth.”
ACDelco is a brand that needs no introduction. Its backing by General Motors further strengthens the brand and reinforces its range of quality products. Having ACDelco batteries widely distributed in New Zealand by R&J Batteries which has over 26 years of experience in the battery industry is the beginning of another powerful association. Speaking about its relationship with R&J Batteries, Stephen Matthews, General Manager (Aftersales) at General Motors New Zealand said, “General Motors New Zealand is very excited to partner with R&J Batteries. As we look to develop the ACDelco battery business in New Zealand supported by our existing Holden and Isuzu Truck Dealer Network, we see opportunities to grow the brand across the automotive sector, supporting customers with a quality product. We look forward to developing the relationship that will not only grow the business but secure our business for the future.”
ACDelco automotive batteries
The ACDelco range of automotive batteries consists of Premium (SMF), Enhanced Flooded Battery (EFB), and Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM). The Premium automotive range features sizes to suit all makes and models of vehicles. Featuring lead-calcium alloy grid, full-frame technology plates and calcium/ calcium chemistry, these batteries are built to meet or exceed original equipment specifications from manufacturers around the world. ACDelco EFB and AGM batteries are specifically designed for modern vehicles with advanced systems such as Stop/Start which puts extra demands on batteries compared to their conventional counterparts. These batteries are built to perform in extreme conditions and challenging situations. ACDelco EFB batteries are constructed with full frame positive and negative plates, giving them the durability and reliability needed by stop start vehicles. The ACDelco AGM range represents the very best in advanced battery technology. They are designed with high compression absorbent glass mat separators which significantly increases the cycle life and improves charge acceptance compared to standard flooded lead-acid batteries. These batteries provide high cranking power even when the state of charge is low.
ACDelco commercial batteries
The ACDelco range of commercial batteries provide both high cranking power and the reserve capacity needed for continual demand applications. Suitable for a wide range of commercial applications, the combination of commercial grade plates made from lead calcium alloy and liquid gas separator lids deliver a maintenance-free experience for commercial fleet and business operators across New Zealand. ACDelco commercial batteries are built with the understanding that commercial vehicles are subjected to gruelling environmental conditions and varied terrains on a regular basis. The commercial range batteries consist of tough PE separators and lock-bonded plate groups for the highest durability and service life.
The current range of ACDelco batteries consists of various sizes to suit a wide spectrum of applications in categories such as automotive, commercial, high cycle marine, marine starting, garden and lawn covering all business, residential and recreational battery needs. All ACDelco batteries are laboratory-tested, field-proven and have undergone numerous quality control checks prior to being available in the market. The strong warranty coverage on all ACDelco batteries is another testament to its quality and performance capabilities.
Explore the ACDelco batteries range today at your nearest R&J Batteries branch located in Wiri, Christchurch, Hamilton or Albany. If your business is an auto electrical workshop, battery reseller or parts supplier, join our ACDelco stockist program and be part of a growing company. For more information on the ACDelco battery range or to become a stockist, please call 0800 546 000 or visit rjbatt.co.nz.
