Major Lead-Acid Battery Producer Halts Production for Chinese New Year

Published: Feb 9, 2026 17:16

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[Lead-Acid Battery Production Update] A major domestic lead-acid battery producer will suspend all production during the Chinese New Year holiday, with routine inquiries scheduled for tomorrow and lead ingot procurement ceasing from this Wednesday.

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