R&J Batteries marks five years in New Zealand

SINCE ENTERING THE NEW ZEALAND MARKET IN 2018, R&J BATTERIES HAS BEEN MAKING HEADWAY IN THE INDUSTRY. AS THE BATTERY DISTRIBUTOR COMPLETES ITS FIFTH YEAR IN THE COUNTRY, WE REFLECT ON THE JOURNEY THUS FAR AND LOOK AT WHAT IS COMING AHEAD

R&J Batteries has been clear with its mission from the very beginning. Known as Australasia’s fastest growing battery company, it aims to make worldclass batteries accessible to everyone in the region at competitive prices. Since opening its first branch in Auckland and later relocating to bigger premises in Wiri, the battery distributor now has branches in Christchurch, Hamilton, Albany, and Nelson.

R&J Batteries has played an active role in motorsports over the years with the company currently sponsoring 15 teams in diverse categories and classes from grassroot levels and upwards. It is best known for being the major sponsor of Brad Jones Racing (BJR)’s #8 car, competing at the Supercars Championship with New Zealand driver André Heimgartner behind the wheel. With strong backing from sponsor R&J Batteries, Heimgartner is touted as one to watch out for this season.

Speaking about the current season, Ray Robson, managing director at R&J Batteries, said: “We are looking forward to this year’s Supercars Championship season with the new Gen3 cars hitting the tarmac for the first time. This will be a challenging time for all teams entering into this new phase of Australasia’s most competitive motorsport. I believe that there will be some midfield teams making it onto the podium which will be great for both teams and spectators.”

In addition to growing its footprint in New Zealand, the battery distributor has been receiving a lot of interest in its new and improved Delkor Battery Specialist program.

The Delkor Battery Specialist program consists of a tiered structure which allows businesses of varying sizes and scales to participate and get the support needed to grow their business. Auto electrical