Altura Energy Group

Altura Energy Group

We're dedicated to exploring the future of battery technologies.

Altura Energy Group is a collective of innovative, battery-focused energy companies driving the transition to a cleaner, more resilient future.

About Us

How we work today and how we’re thinking about tomorrow.

Altura Energy Group is made up of six unique brands designed to serve the differing needs of our customer base. Together, they operate within a shared framework that guides our priorities, values and long-term direction.

Our Mission

To provide the best products, solutions and support we can, every day.
  • To Provide Reliable Products
    We continually review our product portfolio to ensure we only supply products that perform consistently in real-world use. Our focus is on quality, suitability and long-term reliability across the markets and applications we serve.
  • To Remove Technical Barriers
    We take a straightforward, no-nonsense approach to advice and information. By avoiding unnecessary technical language, we help customers clearly understand their options and make more informed decisions.
  • To Provide Strong Leadership
    We provide clear and consistent leadership across the group, supporting our brands with direction, shared standards and practical oversight. This approach extends to the industries we work in, helping promote clarity and consistency more broadly.

Our Values

The steps we take are rooted in the core values we strive to maintain.
  • Customer Awareness
    We seek to understand how our customers use our products in practice. This helps us select, supply and support solutions that we know are appropriate for their needs and environments.
  • Dedicated Support
    We aim to make products, information and support easy to understand and access, with clear guidance and straightforward communication to help customers make better informed decisions.
  • Responsible Operation
    We endeavour to operate responsibly, considering safety, reliability and long-term impact in our decisions. This applies to our products, our people and the way we work with partners and suppliers.

Our Future

We're committed to ensuring our future is always guided by our past.
  • Focusing on Measured Improvement
    Our priority is to build on what we know already works. We focus on strengthening existing brands, refining systems and making considered changes rather than pursuing rapid expansion.
  • Maintaining a Fluid Approach
    As customer requirements, technologies and markets change, we aim to adapt in practical ways. This includes adjusting product ranges, support and information to remain relevant and useful.
  • Putting Our Customers First
    We'll continue to put customers at the centre of our development, focusing on stability and long-term support for both our retail and trade customers, always grounded in a sense of doing the right thing.

Our History

How we built the foundations for the group we are today.

The group developed naturally as the business evolved to better serve different customer needs. Over time, this led to the structure and brands we operate under today, with a focus on where we've been as a guiding light in driving our path forward.

1977

Chris Gabbott enters the battery industry by founding Eltonite Batteries. The business grows into a chain of battery retail stores across the North West before being successfully sold in 1990.

2006

After a period away from the industry, Chris Gabbott returns to battery trading, launching an online sales operation from his home to re-establish the business.

2008

Alpha Batteries Ltd is formed as John and Peter Gabbott join the company. Trade counter facilities are expanded and dedicated online platforms are developed to support planned growth.

2009

The company is appointed an official UK distributor for the Lucas and Leoch battery brands, strengthening its position within the automotive and industrial markets.

2013

The Xplorer brand is launched and trademarked, providing high-quality in-house products at competitive prices, alongside the introduction of solar and renewable energy solutions.

2015

Chris Gabbott retires and the business transitions to the next generation, with John, Peter and Damian Gabbott taking leadership, and John Gabbott appointed Managing Director.

2018

The product portfolio expands further with major brands including Bosch, Varta and Optima, as well as the introduction of advanced lithium battery technologies.

2020

The global pandemic drives rapid growth into new applications and markets, requiring larger premises and additional staff, alongside the appointment as an official Victron Energy distributor.

2023

Damian Gabbott retires and Alpha Batteries relocates to new premises, creating increased capacity to support continued expansion and improved operational efficiency.

2024

John and Peter Gabbott assume full ownership of the business, cementing future growth by launching installation services and expanding further into off-grid and renewable energy markets.

2026

A new corporate structure is established under Altura Energy Group Holdings, creating dedicated divisions to support both established operations and emerging energy markets.

Our Brands

How we've structured our brands to support customers.

We’ve structured our brands so each one can focus on a particular customer need or market. Together, they form a single group that shares knowledge, resources and ways of working for the benefit of our entire customer portfolio.
Alpha Batteries

Alpha Batteries

Providing multi-market solutions since 2008 Alpha Batteries serves a mix of retail and trade customers with a diverse range of products and unrivalled customer support.
Visit Alpha Batteries
Alpha Off-Grid

Alpha Off-Grid

Specialising in products and installations dedicated to off-grid application, Alpha Off-Grid provides a range of solutions for the burgeoning off-grid campervan market.
Jenox Batteries UK

Jenox Batteries UK

As the official UK distributor, Jenox Batteries UK is uniquely positioned to bring the full range of products from Jenox Batteries to new retail and trade markets across the globe.
Visit Jenox Batteries UK
Just Golf Batteries

Just Golf Batteries

A no-nonsense approach to powering golf trolley and golf buggy batteries, with a range of products, tools and supporting content designed to keep golfers out on the course.
Just Mobility Batteries

Just Mobility Batteries

Supporting users of electric mobility scooters by providing a simplifed product range and online battery finder tool, aiming to inspire confidence in every order placed.
Xplorer Energy

Xplorer Energy

Dedicated to introducing lithium battery technologies into mainstream retail and commercial markets, with a range that includes self-heating batteries and lithium chargers.
Visit Xplorer Energy

Our Industries

How we work across the industries we serve.

We've always focused on industries where we can offer specialist knowledge and reliable support. Working primarily across automotive, commercial, leisure and solar & renewables, we’re able to stay close to our customers and in the environments they operate.

Automotive

We supply battery and charging solutions for a wide range of automotive applications.

We provide vehicle battery and battery charging solutions for both retail and trade automotive customers. Our range is selected to cover a wide variety of vehicle types and applications, supporting everyday vehicle use, maintenance and inspiring confidence in selecting replacement batteries where necessary.

For trade customers, we focus on availability, consistency and practical support. This includes supplying products suited to a range of environments, from commercial truck batteries to car batteries for local mechanics, alongside expert guidance that helps ensure the right solution is selected for each vehicle and application.

Automotive

Commercial

Supporting commercial and trade customers with reliable power across a variety of applications.

In commercial environments, batteries and charging systems are critical to keeping vehicles and equipment operational. We support applications across trucks, agricultural vehicles and a wide range of general commerical machinery, where starting power, durability and reliability directly affect uptime and productivity.

Our unique placement in the market enables us to supply batteries and charging solutions suited to demanding working conditions. This includes products designed to handle high loads, frequent starts and extended operating hours, whilst supporting routine maintenance and fleet use. We work with both trade and commercial customers to ensure solutions are matched to real-world working requirements.

Commercial

Leisure

We work with both retail and trade customers to support leisure battery and charging requirements.

In the leisure battery sector, we support power and charging requirements for caravans, motorhomes and marine applications. These environments place specific demands on batteries and charging systems, from extended periods off-grid to variable charging sources such as mains hook-up and onboard generation.

Our approach is centred on matching the right battery and charging setup to how the vehicle or vessel is actually used. We supply solutions for both retail and trade customers, covering everything from simple leisure battery replacements to more complete charging systems designed for reliability, safety and long-term use in mobile and marine settings.

Leisure

Solar & Renewables

Our solar and renewables focus provides solutions for a range of solar and renewable energy applications.

We provide battery and charging solutions for smaller-scale solar and renewable energy projects, including off-grid installations, mobile systems and self-built setups. Our products are commonly used in campervans, cabins, workshops and other applications where reliable, self-contained power is required. The focus is on practical systems that are straightforward to install, maintain and use day to day.

For both retail and trade customers, we support a wide range of use cases, from DIY builds through to professionally installed systems. This includes batteries, chargers and supporting components suited to variable generation, limited space and regular cycling. We aim to make it easier to design and supply systems that perform consistently, whether for individual projects or repeat installations.

Solar & Renewables

Our Leadership

How the group is supported by its leadership team.

The leadership team supports the group by providing direction, oversight and practical day to day support across the organisation. They work closely across each brand to ensure decisions are well considered and aligned with how the group operates as a whole.

John Gabbott (Managing Director)

I’ve always been drawn to technology and how it shapes what’s possible. From learning the nuances of early Commodore computers to exploring music, sound design and composition, innovation has been a constant thread throughout my life.

With an inherited entrepreneurial spirit, my career began in the automotive sales industry before I joined Alpha Batteries following its formation in 2008. Working alongside my father, brother and uncle, we grew the business through the inevitable challenges and opportunities that come with building something from the ground up.

I’ve always been motivated by progress - new products, new applications, stronger brands and better customer experiences. This has included establishing global supply chains, strengthening our online presence, and leading the day-to-day operations that keep the business moving forward.

That grounded yet ambitious approach continues to shape the direction I have for Altura Energy Group. My focus is on building a group that’s customer-led, commercially strong and positioned at the forefront of modern battery and power technology.

John Gabbott

Our Latest News

How our brands share their updates and latest news.

Our brands regularly share updates relevant to their customers and markets. This section brings those updates together in one place, offering a snapshot of recent activity across the Altura Energy Group.

The (tongue-in-cheek) Alpha Batteries Christmas Gift Guide!

The ultimate festive guide to matching the personalities in your life with the perfect battery or battery-related accessory. You can thank us later!
Read at Alpha Batteries

Why Car Batteries Fail in Cold Weather (and How to Prevent It)

Every winter, thousands of UK drivers discover their car won’t start on the coldest morning of the year. It’s one of the most common seasonal causes of breakdowns, and most of the time, the battery is to blame.
Read at Alpha Batteries

Winter Solar Charging for Off-Grid Systems in the UK

Maximise your off-grid solar performance this winter with tips on panel setup, MPPT control and battery care in seasonal low-light conditions.
Read at Alpha Batteries

Contact Us

How to get in touch with the group and our brands.

You can contact the group directly for general enquiries, or reach out to individual brands for more specific questions. Contact details for the group and its individual brands are provided below.
Altura Energy Group

Altura Energy Group

Unit 3 Sandbrook Business Park
Sandbrook Way
Rochdale
Lancashire
England
OL11 1LQ
General Enquiries
[email protected]

General Enquries

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Alpha Off-Grid

Website
www.alpha-offgrid.co.uk
General Enquiries
[email protected]

Jenox Batteries UK

Website
www.jenoxbatteries.co.uk
General Enquiries
[email protected]

Just Golf Batteries

Website
www.justgolfbatteries.co.uk
Sales
[email protected]

Just Mobility Batteries

Website
www.justmobilitybatteries.co.uk
Sales
[email protected]