ENERGIZER HOLDINGS INC.
History
| Year | Detail |
|---|---|
| 1896 | Energizer Holdings Inc. was founded when W.H. Lawrence invented the first dry cell battery for consumer use. |
| 1905 | Conrad Hubert renamed his company The American Ever-Ready Company. |
| 1959 | EVERYDAY scientist Lewis Urry revolutionized the battery industry by introducing the first commercially viable cylindrical alkaline battery. |
| 1983 | The company introduced the first fluorescent flashlight, which required fewer frequent bulb changes. |
| 2000 | Eveready Battery Company was spun off from Ralston Purina Company, becoming an independent entity named Energizer Holdings Inc. |
| 2001 | Energizer partnered with Disney to become the exclusive provider of Disney-branded flashlights in the United States, a partnership that continues today. |
| 2008 | Energizer partnered with Phillips and Techtium to introduce the first hybrid cell phone and battery backup with a single AAA battery. |
| 2015 | Energizer Holdings spun off Edgewell Personal Care to create two standalone, publicly traded companies. |
| 2024 | Energizer Holdings introduced 3-in-1 Child Shield safety technology for lithium coin cell batteries. |
