A Worcester-based firm has launched a new battery storage system could help prevent catastrophic fires.
The Batt-Rack system, developed by Wickens Engineering, is designed for the safe storage of lithium-ion batteries, which are known to pose serious fire risks if damaged.
The company showcased the product at the NEC Birmingham on September 16 and 17.
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Lois Taylor, marketing manager at Wickens Engineering, said: “It’s brilliant to see a product designed and built here in Worcester get this kind of reception on a national stage.
“It showed us just how many businesses up and down the country are dealing with a battery storage problem, and how much appetite there is a for a proper solution.”
Batt-Rack is purpose-built to store EV batteries, battery-powered tools, and machinery safely and compactly, featuring integrated cooling and fire protection.
It attracted steady interest from businesses across the UK and Europe.
