Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Custom Battery Manufacturing Equipment Solutions
Since 1965, MAC Engineering & Equipment has been a global leader in designing and manufacturing state-of-the-art battery production machinery. Our six-decade legacy began in a Midwest garage and evolved into a worldwide presence with representatives across eight countries, serving manufacturers in 80 nations. We specialize in custom-engineered solutions tailored to address unique challenges in space optimization, labor efficiency, safety protocols, and sustainability practices for lead battery production. Our engineering team collaborates directly with clients to develop machinery that integrates seamlessly into diverse manufacturing environments while maintaining rigorous quality standards. With over 5,100 machines deployed globally, our commitment to innovation extends beyond equipment to include comprehensive service support throughout every project phase.Our technical staff provides rapid response for parts replacement and maintenance, minimizing operational downtime for clients. Environmental responsibility remains central to our design philosophy, with machines engineered to reduce energy consumption and enhance workplace safety. This dedication to continuous improvement drives our research into automation technologies that boost productivity while maintaining worker well-being. Our leadership team combines generational expertise with cutting-edge technical knowledge to maintain our position at the forefront of battery manufacturing innovation. This combination of experience, service excellence, and technological advancement has established MAC as a trusted partner across the energy storage industry's value chain.
Services
Plate Making Equipment
Flash Dry Ovens
Stackers
Curing Chambers
Cast on Strap Assembly
Industrial Tiegel Equipment
Automation Systems
Spare Parts Supply
Details
- Year established: 1965
Highlights and features
- We have 60 years of specialized experience in battery manufacturing equipment design
- Our global presence includes representatives in 8 countries serving 80+ nations
- We develop custom-engineered solutions for unique production environment challenges
- Our service team provides rapid response for parts and equipment maintenance
- We integrate safety and sustainability into every machine's design
What people say
Custom-engineered solutions
Global service network
Technical expertise
Equipment reliability
Safety focus
Services
Plate Making Equipment
Our plate making equipment delivers precision manufacturing for battery components. Featuring advanced automation protocols, these machines improve production output while maintaining strict quality control. Available in Cotton Belt, Steel Belt, and FOP configurations with vacuum or mechanical feeders, our systems handle various lead types from antimony to pure lead. Custom engineering ensures optimal integration with existing production lines.
Flash Dry Ovens
Designed for superior plate drying uniformity, our flash dry ovens reduce energy consumption while maintaining process efficiency. The modular system allows customization of heated section lengths to match specific production requirements. Advanced temperature control ensures consistent drying rates for freshly pasted plates, critical for subsequent manufacturing stages.
Curing Chambers
Our curing chambers provide precise control over time, temperature, and humidity during the hydroset process. This ensures proper plate setting for machine handling with minimal material loss. The system optimizes active material bonding to grids while maintaining energy efficiency throughout the curing cycle.
Cast on Strap Assembly
Offering both manual and automated solutions, our COS machinery handles automotive, truck, AGM, and industrial battery production. Available in in-line, rotary, and compression configurations, these systems accommodate various automation levels from basic loading/unloading to fully automated processes.
Industrial Tiegel Equipment
Specifically designed for industrial-sized grids, our Tiegel equipment includes feeders, pasters, dry ovens, stackers, and heat sealers. These heavy-duty machines handle large-format lead-acid battery production with specialized engineering for demanding industrial applications requiring enhanced durability and throughput.
People
Doug Bornas
President
Leading MAC Engineering & Equipment's strategic direction, Doug Bornas brings extensive industry experience to oversee global operations and technological innovation in battery manufacturing equipment development.
Julie McClure
Chairman
As Chairman, Julie McClure provides executive leadership and strategic oversight, leveraging deep industry knowledge to guide MAC's continued growth in the global battery manufacturing sector.
Kevin Krieger
Executive Vice President
Kevin Krieger oversees key operational aspects of MAC Engineering, applying decades of experience in industrial equipment manufacturing to maintain the company's technical leadership position.
Jimmy Stewart
Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Responsible for global sales strategy, Jimmy Stewart leads MAC's market expansion efforts, building on 20+ years of experience in industrial equipment sales and client relationship management.
Brennan Bornas
Regional Sales Manager
As Regional Sales Manager, Brennan Bornas focuses on client acquisition and territory development, utilizing technical expertise to match MAC's solutions with specific manufacturing requirements.
Questions
What types of battery manufacturing equipment do you specialize in?
We specialize in complete production lines for lead batteries including plate making equipment, flash dry ovens, stackers, curing chambers, cast-on strap assembly machines, and industrial Tiegel equipment.
Do you offer customized machinery solutions?
Yes, every machine we design is tailored to specific client requirements, addressing unique challenges in space, labor, safety, and production efficiency.
What service support do you provide?
We offer comprehensive service support including parts supply, equipment maintenance, and rapid-response field technicians to minimize client downtime.
Are your machines designed with safety and sustainability in mind?
Safety and environmental sustainability are core to our design philosophy, with features that reduce energy consumption and enhance workplace safety.
Where are your manufacturing facilities located?
Our world headquarters and primary manufacturing facility is located in Benton Harbor, Michigan, with global representatives in eight countries.
How long have you been in business?
We've been designing battery manufacturing equipment since 1965, with over 5,100 machines deployed worldwide.
