Company Story
Founded in 1989 in Redford, Michigan, Cross & Black Inc. began with a simple mission: to provide independent, reliable, and technically sound battery testing for the automotive industry. At a time when OEMs and suppliers were demanding more rigorous validation, our founders recognized the need for a laboratory built on precision, transparency, and uncompromising quality.
What started as a small operation focused on lead-acid battery evaluations has steadily expanded into a full-service testing facility trusted by manufacturers and suppliers across the industry. Over the decades, we have refined our methodologies, invested in advanced equipment, and strengthened our understanding of evolving battery technologies.
By the mid-1990s, Cross & Black earned ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, formalizing the quality standards that have guided our work since the beginning. This commitment to accuracy and repeatability continues to define every test we perform.
As automotive programs advanced, so did we. Our capabilities now include a broad range of electrical, mechanical, environmental, and failure analysis services—supported by specialized expertise in 12-volt lithium-ion systems, an increasingly important technology across modern vehicle platforms.
Despite decades of growth, our philosophy remains unchanged:
Deliver clear, unbiased results that help engineers make confident decisions.
Today, Cross & Black stands as a long-established, independent laboratory with the experience, discipline, and technical foundation to support next-generation battery development.