Baterias Moura, legally known as Acumuladores Moura S.A., is a leading Brazilian manufacturer of batteries and energy storage solutions headquartered in Belo Jardim, Pernambuco. Founded in 1957 by engineers Edson Mororó Moura and Conceição Viana Moura, the company has grown to become the largest battery producer in South America.
The company specializes in automotive batteries for light and heavy vehicles, motorcycles, boats, and industrial applications including traction, stationary, and metro-rail systems. It also produces lithium-ion batteries and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for renewable energy integration and grid support. Annual production exceeds 10 million units across seven industrial plants, six in Brazil and one in Argentina.
Moura supplies batteries to major global automakers such as Volkswagen, Fiat, Ford, General Motors, and Mercedes-Benz, with approximately six out of ten vehicles manufactured in Brazil and Argentina equipped with its products. The company maintains a robust distribution network in Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay, and exports to more than 20 countries.
Through strategic partnerships, including with Chinese firm CATL, Moura provides lithium battery systems for electric and hybrid vehicles, such as Volkswagen's e-Delivery trucks, and participates in energy storage projects. It emphasizes sustainability through extensive recycling operations, processing 100% of batteries sold in Brazil via a circular economy model.
As a privately held, family-influenced closed joint-stock company, Moura is positioned as a key player in the South American battery industry, transitioning from traditional lead-acid technologies to advanced lithium and storage solutions amid the global energy transition.
Official website: moura.com.br
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