Chloride is a global company that specializes in the design, production, and maintenance of industrial uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems to ensure a reliable power supply for critical equipment across multiple industries. Formerly listed on the London Stock Exchange and a constituent of FTSE 250 index, the company has become privately owned since 2021.
History
Chloride Group was founded in 1891 as The Chloride Electrical Syndicate Limited to manufacture batteries.[1] Brand names used included Ajax, Exide, Dagenite, Kathanode, Shednought and Tudor.[1]
In the 1970s, under its then managing director Sir Michael Edwardes it showcased the UK's first battery-powered buses.[2]
In 1999, it diversified into secure power systems acquiring Oneac in the US, BOAR SA in Spain and Hytek in