Quick answer: Absolyte batteries are made in the USA by Stryten Energy (formerly GNB Industrial Power, a division of Exide Technologies) and are purchased through authorized resellers such as Critical Power Battery Solutions (CPBS). To buy: gather your existing part number or your site parameters, request a quote from an authorized reseller, review the sizing basis and the documentation package, then plan around a standard 8 to 10 week domestic lead time, confirmed at quote.
Key points
- Who sells them: Stryten Energy builds Absolyte batteries and sells them through authorized resellers such as CPBS. There is no retail or factory direct channel for new Absolyte AGP systems.
- What to have ready: an existing part number if you are replacing a string, or six site parameters: DC bus voltage and cells per string, load and autonomy or existing capacity, application and environment, physical constraints, delivery window, and documentation requirements.
- What a real quote includes: the exact model and configuration, the sizing basis behind it, date code freshness, freight terms, a confirmed lead time, the documentation package, and warranty terms.
- Lead time reality: standard domestic lead time is 8 to 10 weeks, confirmed at quote. Absolyte AGP systems are built to order, so plan replacements ahead of failure.
- Who to call: Tom Kierna at CPBS, 630-984-9718 or sales@criticalpowerbatterysolutions.com. Tom has more than 40 years in industrial batteries and personally sizes and quotes every system.
This absolyte battery procurement guide covers the entire purchase process: who actually sells Absolyte batteries today, the data that makes you quote ready, how the RFQ to quote to purchase order flow works, how to compare supplier quotes, and what happens between the purchase order and delivery. Most buyers arrive here for one of two reasons. Either an aging GNB Absolyte or Exide Absolyte string has reached end of use and needs a like for like replacement, or a new critical power project calls for a sealed VRLA battery with a long design life. Many still know the product under the GNB or Exide name and do not know where to buy it now. The short version: the same battery line continues as the Stryten Absolyte AGP, and it is purchased through authorized resellers.
Critical Power Battery Solutions (CPBS) is an authorized Stryten Energy reseller and the battery division of Advanced Technical Services Inc. (ATS), an ISO 9001 certified, family owned company serving industrial customers since 1981. Tom Kierna, the CPBS battery specialist behind every quote, brings more than 40 years in industrial batteries, including 15 years at GNB and Stryten. This guide owns the purchase process itself. Where a step deserves its own deep dive, such as writing the specification, sizing the string, or looking up a legacy part number, this guide links the dedicated resource and keeps you moving toward a clean purchase.
Who This Guide Is For
This guide serves the three groups who handle absolyte battery procurement most often: engineers replacing aging strings, procurement teams running formal RFQs, and third party suppliers sourcing for their own customers.
- Engineers and facility owners in telecom, data centers, utilities, oil and gas, and industrial plants who are replacing aging GNB or Exide Absolyte strings or specifying a new DC plant.
- Procurement and sourcing managers running a formal RFQ process who need a defensible supplier, clean documentation, and a quote they can put in front of an approval chain.
- Third party suppliers, distributors, and bid specialists sourcing Absolyte batteries for their own end customers or bids. CPBS quotes the trade, not just end users.
If you still think of this product as a GNB battery or an Exide battery, you are exactly the reader this guide was written for. The name on the label changed; the purchase process below is how you buy the same line today.
Who Actually Sells Absolyte Batteries Today
Absolyte batteries are made in the USA by Stryten Energy and sold through authorized resellers. There is no factory direct or retail channel for new Absolyte AGP systems.
Stryten Energy moved to a reseller go to market model in 2019, so industrial buyers purchase Absolyte batteries through authorized resellers such as CPBS rather than from the factory or a shopping cart. The current product is the Stryten Absolyte AGP, a sealed recombinant VRLA AGM battery built as 2V modular cells from 104 to 4,800 Ah at the 8 hour rate, with a 20 year design life at 25 C. For a full product deep dive, see the Stryten Absolyte AGP battery review. The GNB and Exide lineage continues today as the Absolyte AGP, which is why legacy strings have a like for like, made in USA replacement path; the full brand continuity and supply story lives in the guide Are GNB Batteries Still Available.
Because the channel is authorized resellers, verifying authorization is the first supplier screen in any absolyte battery procurement. An authorized reseller sources new production with current date codes and factory warranty support; an unverified seller may be moving aged stock. The evaluation table later in this guide shows where authorization fits among the other supplier criteria.
| Route to buy | When it fits | Where to start |
|---|---|---|
| Authorized reseller quote | The standard path for replacements and new systems, from one string to a multi site program | Send your part number or site parameters to CPBS |
| Formal RFQ or bid | Procurement teams that need competing quotes, a documentation package, and a defensible supplier record | Issue the RFQ to authorized resellers and require proof of authorization with the response |
| Federal and contract paths | Government, defense, and oil and gas contract purchases with flow down and documentation requirements | Start with the federal battery procurement guide and the contract sourcing guide |
| International purchase | Buyers outside the United States sourcing genuine Stryten Absolyte AGP | Contact CPBS directly; terms are set at quote |
Get Quote Ready: The Data That Speeds Up Your Absolyte Battery Quote
A quote moves as fast as the data you send. An existing part number is the fastest path; six site parameters cover everything else.
- Existing part number, if this is a replacement. It is usually on the cell or module label. If you only have a legacy GNB or Exide number, the GNB Absolyte part number cross reference guide owns that lookup and its worksheet.
- DC bus voltage and cells per string, for example a 125 VDC station battery or a 48 VDC telecom plant.
- Load and autonomy, or the existing capacity. A load profile and required runtime let CPBS run the sizing; if you simply need like for like, the existing capacity rating works. The VRLA battery sizing guide owns the sizing math itself.
- Application and environment: data center UPS, telecom plant, utility substation, oil and gas site, or industrial standby, plus the operating temperature range of the battery space.
- Physical constraints: available footprint, floor loading, door and elevator access, and any seismic requirements for the racking.
- Delivery window and documentation requirements, so the quote reflects the schedule and every document your project or contract requires.
Two handoffs keep this section honest. If you need to write a formal specification or RFQ document, the battery specifications procurement guide owns that process end to end. If you need the specification data itself, dimensions, weights, and ratings by application, the Absolyte AGP specifications library owns the tables. You do not need either to start a quote; the part number or the six parameters above are enough.
From RFQ to Quote: What to Send and What Comes Back
Send the quote readiness data with your delivery window and documentation needs, and expect a written quote that shows its sizing basis, not just a number.
Once the RFQ or quote request lands, Tom Kierna confirms the configuration against the application, runs or reviews the sizing where the project needs it, and returns a written quote. Two elements deserve special attention. First, the sizing basis: a quote for a replacement string should state what the recommendation is based on, whether that is the existing part number, a capacity match, or a load calculation. Second, date code freshness: lead acid batteries age from the date of manufacture, so a proper quote reflects new production, not warehouse stock; the guide on how long Absolyte batteries last explains why freshness matters to service life. The table below is the anatomy of a complete Absolyte battery quote.
| Quote element | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Exact model and configuration | Ties the quote to a specific Absolyte AGP model, cell count, and module arrangement, so competing quotes describe the same system |
| Sizing basis | Shows the recommendation is grounded in your part number, capacity, or load data, and makes the quote defensible in an approval chain |
| Date code freshness | Confirms you receive new production with full service life ahead of it, not aged inventory |
| Freight terms | Absolyte AGP ships as nonspillable UN 2800 ground freight on pallets; the quote should state terms, carrier approach, and liftgate or dock assumptions |
| Lead time | Standard domestic lead time is 8 to 10 weeks, confirmed at quote, and your project schedule depends on it |
| Documentation package | Certificates and statements arrive with the order only if they are quoted up front; contract work usually requires them |
| Warranty terms | States the factory warranty that applies to your configuration and who supports a claim |
How to Compare Quotes and Evaluate Absolyte Battery Suppliers
Compare quotes on substance, not the bottom line alone: authorization, sizing transparency, freshness, warranty chain, documentation, and support decide whether the purchase holds up in service.
Two quotes for the same string can describe very different purchases. The table below is the supplier evaluation screen CPBS recommends for any absolyte battery procurement, whether you are comparing resellers or defending a single source selection. Authorization depth gets its own resource: the authorized Stryten distributor verification guide covers what authorization means, how the gray market operates, and the verification framework. Note that the quoted number is only one input to lifecycle cost; the Absolyte total cost of ownership analysis owns that math. And if you are still weighing brands rather than suppliers, the Absolyte AGP versus EnerSys, C and D, and NorthStar comparison owns the brand decision.
| Evaluation criterion | What good looks like |
|---|---|
| Authorization status | Written proof of authorized Stryten Energy reseller status, verifiable with the manufacturer |
| Sizing transparency | The quote states its sizing basis and the supplier can walk you through it |
| Freshness and date codes | New production committed at quote, with date codes confirmed at delivery |
| Warranty chain of custody | Factory warranty stated in writing, flowing from Stryten Energy through the authorized reseller to you |
| Documentation completeness | Certificate of conformance, country of origin, spec sheet, and warranty statement quoted up front |
| Technical support | A named specialist who sizes the system, answers commissioning questions, and stays reachable after delivery |
From Purchase Order to Delivery: Lead Time, Freight, and Receiving
Plan on a standard 8 to 10 week domestic lead time, confirmed at quote, with nonspillable UN 2800 ground freight and a receiving inspection before sign off.
Absolyte AGP systems are built to order, which is how buyers get fresh date codes instead of aged stock. The 8 to 10 week standard domestic lead time is confirmed at quote, so the moment to align the battery schedule with outage windows, rigging, and installation labor is when the purchase order is placed, not when the truck is dispatched. As delivery approaches, the freight plan matters: Absolyte AGP is nonspillable and ships as UN 2800 ground freight on pallets, and module weights mean dock access, liftgates, and floor path planning deserve attention before arrival.
At receiving, three basics protect the purchase: inspect the shipment for transit damage before signing, reconcile every pallet against the packing list and the quote configuration, and record the date codes on arrival. From there, commissioning brings the string into service under charge; CPBS supports receiving and commissioning questions directly, and the Absolyte AGP installation guide owns the installation procedure itself.
Special Procurement Paths: Federal, Contract, Hazardous Location, and International
Four purchase situations add requirements on top of the standard flow. Each has a dedicated guide; this section routes you to the right one.
Federal Buy American purchases. The Absolyte AGP is made in the USA by Stryten Energy, which matters under domestic sourcing statutes. Statute mechanics, thresholds, and the contracting officer determination live in the federal battery procurement and Buy American Act guide.
Government and oil and gas contract documentation. Contract work adds vendor qualification, certificates of conformance, and flow down documentation to the purchase. The contract sourcing and documentation guide owns that packet and the contract routes to buy.
Class I Division 2 sites. Oil and gas and other classified locations carry area classification requirements that shape the DC system around the battery. The Class I Division 2 selection guide owns that lane, including the authority having jurisdiction boundary.
International buyers. CPBS quotes international orders, with terms, freight, and documentation set at quote. Buyers outside the US should also confirm they are receiving genuine Stryten production; the guide to verifying authentic Stryten Absolyte batteries in India shows what that verification looks like in one high risk market.
Documentation to Request With Your Order
Request five documents with any Absolyte battery order, and request them at RFQ time so they are priced and prepared with the purchase.
- Certificate of conformance, the supplier statement that the delivered product matches the ordered specification.
- Country of origin documentation, stating US manufacture by Stryten Energy, which domestic sourcing and contract buyers rely on.
- Product specification sheet for the quoted model; the Stryten Absolyte AGP brochure, publication SE1085, is the public baseline.
- Warranty statement in writing, tied to the quoted configuration.
- Proof of reseller authorization, so the file shows the purchase came through the authorized channel.
Stryten Energy documents are company attributed, and an authorized reseller provides them as issued. For audit ready files, seismic paperwork, and the compliance trail behind a GNB to Stryten transition, the GNB to Stryten compliance documentation guide owns the depth. For Exide era strings specifically, the companion guide Exide Absolyte Batteries at End of Life: Replacement Options and Where to Buy the Stryten Successor covers that path in full.
Start Your Absolyte Battery Quote
Send your part number or site parameters to Tom Kierna and the quote process starts today. Call 630-984-9718, email sales@criticalpowerbatterysolutions.com, or begin with the pre consultation checklist and the CPBS contact page. Engineers get a sizing conversation, procurement teams get a documentation complete quote, and distributors and bid specialists get the same support under their own deadlines. Absolyte battery procurement rewards preparation, and everything this guide covered, from quote readiness through delivery, runs through one specialist who has done it for four decades.
Frequently Asked Questions About Buying Absolyte Batteries
Where can I buy Absolyte batteries?
Absolyte batteries are sold through authorized Stryten Energy resellers such as Critical Power Battery Solutions (CPBS), the Chicago area reseller serving buyers nationwide. Stryten moved to a reseller model in 2019, so new Absolyte AGP systems are quoted per configuration rather than sold retail or factory direct.
Who makes Absolyte batteries now?
Stryten Energy makes Absolyte batteries today in the USA. The line began under GNB Industrial Power, later a division of Exide Technologies, and continued under Stryten Energy after the 2020 transition. The current product is the Stryten Absolyte AGP, a sealed VRLA AGM sold through authorized resellers.
Can I still buy GNB Absolyte or Exide Absolyte batteries?
GNB and Exide branded Absolyte production ended with the brand transition, and the same battery line continues as the Stryten Absolyte AGP. Anything sold today as new GNB or Exide Absolyte stock is aged inventory and a date code risk. Buy the AGP successor through an authorized reseller instead.
Do I have to buy Absolyte batteries through a reseller?
Yes. Stryten Energy sells Absolyte batteries through authorized resellers rather than factory direct or retail. The reseller model, in place since 2019, puts sizing, configuration, freight planning, and documentation into the quote process, which industrial DC systems require. CPBS is an authorized Stryten Energy reseller.
What information do I need to get an Absolyte battery quote?
For a replacement, the existing part number is the fastest path to a quote. Otherwise send the DC bus voltage and cells per string, the load and autonomy or existing capacity, the application and environment, physical constraints, the delivery window, and documentation requirements. CPBS confirms the rest.
How long does it take to get Absolyte batteries?
Standard domestic lead time for Absolyte AGP systems is 8 to 10 weeks, confirmed at quote. Systems are built to order rather than pulled from shelf stock, so plan replacements against battery age and test results instead of waiting for a failure. Freight and commissioning add site side time to plan.
How much do Absolyte batteries cost?
Absolyte batteries are quoted per configuration rather than list priced. The quote reflects capacity and cell count, module configuration, racking, freight, and documentation requirements. To get a firm number, send your part number or site parameters to an authorized reseller such as CPBS for a written quote.
What should an Absolyte battery quote include?
A complete Absolyte battery quote states the exact model and configuration, the sizing basis behind the recommendation, date code freshness, freight terms, a confirmed lead time, the documentation package, and warranty terms. If any element is missing, ask before you issue the purchase order.
How do I verify that a supplier is an authorized Stryten reseller?
Ask the supplier for proof of authorization and confirm it with Stryten Energy before you buy. Authorized resellers source new production with current date codes and factory warranty support. The CPBS authorized Stryten distributor verification guide walks through the full verification framework.
Can distributors and third-party suppliers buy Absolyte batteries from CPBS?
Yes. CPBS quotes distributors, third party suppliers, and bid specialists sourcing Absolyte batteries for their own end customers and bids, not just end users. Tom Kierna supports bid deadlines with sizing, configuration, lead time confirmation, and the documentation package the end customer requires.
What documentation should come with an Absolyte battery order?
Request a certificate of conformance, country of origin documentation, the product specification sheet, the warranty statement, and proof of reseller authorization. Contract and government buyers should request the documentation package at RFQ time so it is priced and prepared with the order.
Who do I contact to buy Absolyte batteries?
Contact Tom Kierna at Critical Power Battery Solutions at 630-984-9718 or sales@criticalpowerbatterysolutions.com. Tom has more than 40 years in industrial batteries, including 15 years at GNB and Stryten, and personally sizes and quotes every Absolyte battery system. Send a part number or site parameters to start.
About the author: Tom Kierna is a Battery Systems Specialist at Critical Power Battery Solutions, the battery division of Advanced Technical Services Inc. (ATS), an ISO 9001 certified company serving mission-critical power since 1981. Tom has more than 40 years in industrial battery systems, including 15 years at GNB and Stryten, and specializes in chemistry selection, application sizing, and the GNB and Exide to Stryten transition. CPBS is an authorized Stryten Energy reseller. Last reviewed July 3, 2026.
References
- Stryten Energy, Absolyte AGP Product Brochure (SE1085). stryten.com
- Stryten Energy, Absolyte AGP Basic Operating Instructions (SE1097). stryten.com
- Federal Acquisition Regulation, Part 25, Foreign Acquisition. acquisition.gov
