ROMBAT products serve customers in countries such as France, Portugal, Belgium, Italy, Bulgaria, Croatia, Germany, Hungary, Ukraine, Finland, and many more.
Our Brand
For 45 years, we've been writing a story of Romanian excellence, being present in over 45 countries across 4 continents.
Our performance, solution-oriented thinking, and strong environmental commitment have turned us into one of Romania’s key ambassadors in the global automotive industry.
Millions of People Around the World Drive with Rombat
- 45 countries where Rombat exports batteries
- 2000+ distributor and sub-distributor stores
- 100+ service and warranty centers across Romania

Our Purpose
To power a sustainable future.
Our Mission
To deliver high-performance products and solutions, with a strong commitment to the environment, thus strengthening our position as a trusted brand.
Our Vision
A world with 100%
reliability and
100% recycling.

Our
Values
Care for People and the Environment
Rombat’s commitment begins with our people. At Rombat, people are the core of our success. We create a work environment based on respect, support, and collaboration, where every employee is valued and encouraged to contribute to the company’s growth. Our care also extends to the environment, through responsible actions that protect nature and support a sustainable future for all of us.
Continuous Learning
We embrace change and strive for continuous learning at all levels. In a constantly evolving industry, we remain competitive by fostering an open mindset toward new ideas and alternative solutions to traditional practices. Every team member contributes to this through a proactive approach to improving our products and processes.
Innovation
Innovation at Rombat is not just about advanced technology that extends battery life. It's about the mindset of always finding new ways to improve what we do. We believe every employee can bring an idea that matters—whether it enhances a process, streamlines an activity, or improves a product. Through this mindset, we continue to innovate and stay relevant in a fast-evolving industry.
Integrity
At Rombat, integrity starts with each of us. It’s what unites us as a team and helps us build relationships based on respect and trust, both within the company and externally. We believe integrity means doing what we say, honoring every promise. This value guides everything we do—from how we collaborate to how we communicate our product performance. For us, integrity is the foundation of the trust we build every day.
Trust
Trust is the essence of the Rombat brand and is reflected in every interaction—from what we do and how we look, to what we say and how we behave. Every extended warranty, every on-time delivery, and every partnership is designed to provide customers with the confidence they need. For us, trust means offering not just reliable products but also the certainty that every promise will be kept. It’s what makes Rombat more than a supplier—a trusted partner.

Moving forward.
With innovative solutions, top performance, and respect for the environment, we turn every partnership into an opportunity to build something better. For us, the journey never ends—we keep moving forward, together with you.
Executive Management
ROMBAT’s management team is focused on continuous learning, development, and the improvement of professional skills. The directors’ expertise and relevant experience in the automotive field guide the team toward success and performance.

Alin Ioaneș
Chief Executive Officer
One of the most admired CEOs in Romania in 2023 and with international experience in management, Alin leads a team that positions ROMBAT as a top player in the automotive field. His expertise in economics and management contributes daily to the development and innovation of the company’s projects.

Marius Timiș
Chief Financial Officer
With over 20 years of experience within our team, and expertise in project financing, business administration, and leadership, he embodies the profile of a true specialist passionate about his work. Throughout his career, he has always relied on continuous learning and acquiring the right skills to achieve excellence in the field.

Angela Lușcan
Logistics Director
With over 20 years of experience in the company, she believes that continuous improvement and team quality are key elements of success. Her vast experience in logistics and ambition to develop her professional skills help her identify methods to optimize supply, production planning, and delivery processes, building ROMBAT’s success story alongside true professionals, day by day.

Will Van der Merwe
Production Director
With advanced technical qualifications and over 20 years of experience in public and private sector management, he joined the ROMBAT team in 2012, holding key positions in factory management. His hands-on experience in lab, project, production, and consulting management has shaped excellent leadership skills and a constant ability to innovate.

Cristian Zbinca
Sales and Marketing Director
Known for his reliability and ability to build strong relationships, Cristian stands out through his willingness to learn from those around him. With 10 years of experience at ROMBAT and dual degrees in economic sciences and law, he brings a dual perspective and a valuable skill set to the company.

Istvan Gergely-Stejerean
Technical Director
With over 15 years of experience in the technical field, Istvan Gergely has actively contributed to the development and implementation of innovative solutions in various complex technological projects. Throughout his career, he has successfully led teams, demonstrating remarkable ability to manage initiatives and deliver outstanding results. Istvan values seriousness, ingenuity, and teamwork, considering them essential to the success of any project.
The company has over 45 years of experience and maintains its market leader position.
2025
Rombat celebrates 45 years of activity and inaugurates the semi-automated assembly line for heavy-duty batteries.
2024
Rombat becomes the largest prosumer in Transylvania after building the photovoltaic park in Bistrița.
2023
Inauguration of the photovoltaic park in Copșa Mică.
2022
Tier 1 Supplier Excellence Award – for achieving Ford Q1 certification, recognizing high-quality standards.
2021
Obtaining the Ford Q1 Certification – The Q1 status confirms excellence as an OEM supplier.
2020
Celebration of 40 years of activity.
2019
Rombat batteries equip cars manufactured at the Ford Craiova plant.
2018
Certified under the International Automotive Task Force – IATF 16949.
2017
Nominated as a supplier for Ford Craiova.
2015
Supplier for Peugeot Spare Parts, Renault, Dacia-Renault.
2013
Official opening of the new production capacity dedicated to advanced AGM and EFB batteries.
2012
Metair International Holdings, part of the South African group Metair Investment Limited, acquires 99% of the company's shares.
2011
Rombat nominated as a qualified supplier for Nissan.
2009
Development of AGM batteries begins.
2008
Nominated as a qualified supplier for PSA Peugeot Slovakia.
2004
Health and Safety Certification OHSAS 18001.
2002
ISO 9001 and ISO/TS 16949 certification audit by DQS Germany.
2000
Environmental Management Certification ISO 14001 by DQS Germany.
1997
Regional supplier for Renault panel.
1996
Rombat becomes a fully privatized joint-stock company and the sole supplier for Dacia Pitești.
1991
Rombat becomes a joint-stock company, state-owned.
1980
Acumulatorul Bistrița is a department within CICM, a state-owned company.