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VARTA Management
VARTA Management
Michael Ostermann

CEO

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Rolf Glessing

CFO

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Sebastian Rudow

CTRO

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People at VARTA
People at VARTA
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Four people converse in two yellow wall alcoves with built-in seating in a modern office with glossy floor
Two technicians in light gray lab coats discuss work at a control panel inside an industrial production facility
Production
Production
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Products
Products
Two metallic silver cartridges labeled DRIVE with arrow logo, shown with reflection on white background
Two silver VARTA CP1054 A5 lithium-ion 3.7V button cell batteries with German markings, shown with reflection below
Silver VARTA CR2032 lithium coin cell battery with recycling symbol and plus sign, shown with reflection on white background
Two Varta Longlife Power AA batteries in blue and gold, tilted, with a reflection beneath on a white background
Two cylindrical Varta button cell batteries labeled 0.1 Wh 60L3 with QR codes, shown on white reflective surface
Round silver container with glossy blue lid, shown with reflection on white surface
Silver Varta V250H button cell battery shown upright with reflection on white background, marked Made in Germany
Silver Varta V377 button cell battery with Hg 0% marking, shown upright with reflection on white background
Green Varta CR 1/2 AA lithium battery, 3V, cylindrical with positive terminal on top, mirrored reflection below
Assortment of button cell and small cylindrical batteries, including a Varta CR2032, on a reflective white surface

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VARTA AG: Sales process is proceeding according to plan

  • Conclusion of the sales process is expected in the coming months
  • Insolvency proceedings have been opened for all four affected VARTA AG companies, and Tobias Wahl has been appointed as insolvency administrator
  • Business operations were stabilized during the preliminary proceedings
  • VARTA Consumer Batteries is not affected by the insolvency
     

Ellwangen, October 1, 2026. The next important…

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28. July 2026
VARTA Group: Tobias Wahl Appointed as Provisional Insolvency Administrator

Ellwangen, 28 July 2026 – Tobias Wahl of Anchor Rechtsanwälte, the provisional insolvency administrator appointed by the Stuttgart Local Court, is at the VARTA Group’s headquarters in Ellwangen with his team to gain a comprehensive overview of the…

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Small powerhouses, big performance: VARTA sets new standards for special batteries
09. June 2026
Small powerhouses, big performance: VARTA sets new standards for special batteries

Special batteries are used in devices that need to be reliable. VARTA Consumer Batteries is now making a clear promise: six battery types with up to 95 per cent more energy than required. In future, the performance of the cells will be clearly…

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12. May 2026
Light for every adventure: VARTA Consumer Batteries launches two new outdoor lanterns

With the new Outdoor Sports Lanterns L10 and L20R, VARTA Consumer Batteries presents two lanterns that are built for real adventures. Whether it’s a multi-day hike, a family camping trip or emergency lighting: both models offer robust technology,…

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