--- title: KIMPEX, New distributor of SHORAI LFX™ batteries in Canada description: Kimpex, Canadian distributor of parts and accessories for powersports, announces today its partnership with California based company Shorai Inc., the world’s principal producer of prismatic cell, lith image: https://blog.kimpex.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/KPNews_shorai.jpg --- [![kimpex-news-black-logo-1](https://blog.kimpex.com/hubfs/Blog/BASE/kimpex-news-black-logo-1.svg "kimpex-news-black-logo-1")](https://blog.kimpex.com) - [Motorcycle](https://blog.kimpex.com/topic/motorcycle) - [Gear](https://blog.kimpex.com/topic/motorcycle-gear) - [Helmets](https://blog.kimpex.com/topic/motorcycle-helmets) - [Parts and Accessories](https://blog.kimpex.com/topic/motorcycle-accessories) - [Maintenance](https://blog.kimpex.com/topic/motorcycle-maintenance) - [Manufacturers](https://blog.kimpex.com/topic/motorcycle-manufacturers) - [ATV/UTV](https://blog.kimpex.com/topic/atv-utv) - [ATV-UTV](https://blog.kimpex.com/topic/atv-utv) - [Helmets](https://blog.kimpex.com/topic/quad-helmets) - [On the trails](https://blog.kimpex.com/topic/on-the-trails-and-quad-trip) - [Parts and accessories](https://blog.kimpex.com/topic/quad-parts-and-accessories) - [Maintenance](https://blog.kimpex.com/topic/quad-maintenance) - [Manufacturers](https://blog.kimpex.com/topic/quad-manufacturers) - [Snowmobile](https://blog.kimpex.com/topic/snowmobile) - [Trails](https://blog.kimpex.com/topic/trail-snowmobiling) - [BackCountry](https://blog.kimpex.com/topic/backcountry-snowmobiling) - [Helmet](https://blog.kimpex.com/topic/snowmobile-helmet) - [Clothing](https://blog.kimpex.com/topic/snowmobile-clothing) - [Parts and accessories](https://blog.kimpex.com/topic/snowmobile-parts-and-accessories) - [Maintenance](https://blog.kimpex.com/topic/snowmobile-maintenance) - [Manufacturers](https://blog.kimpex.com/topic/snowmobile-manufacturers) - [Marine](https://blog.kimpex.com/topic/marine) - [Watersports](https://blog.kimpex.com/topic/watersports) - [News](https://blog.kimpex.com/topic/news-and-events) - [Kimpex News](https://blog.kimpex.com/topic/kimpex-news) - [Industry News](https://blog.kimpex.com/topic/industry-news) - [Events](https://blog.kimpex.com/topic/events) - [Misc.](https://blog.kimpex.com/topic/misc) - [Collaborators](https://blog.kimpex.com/en/collaborators/) - [Contest](https://blog.kimpex.com/topic/contest) - [KIMPEX.COM](https://www.kimpex.com/en-ca/home) - [English](https://blog.kimpex.com/2014/04/kimpex-new-distributor-shorai-lfx-batteries-canada) - [Français (French)](https://blog.kimpex.com/fr/2014/04/kimpex-nouveau-distributeur-des-batteries-shorai-lfx-au-canada) # KIMPEX, New distributor of SHORAI LFX™ batteries in Canada Posted by [Kimpex](https://blog.kimpex.com/author/kimpex) on 29, Apr 2014 ![Kimpex](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/01a13c33a19402f60542bd1977a2e3dd) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Shorai Battery](https://blog.kimpex.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/KPNews_shorai.jpg?width=642&height=336&name=KPNews_shorai.jpg)](https://blog.kimpex.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/KPNews_shorai.jpg) ***Drummondville, QC (April 2014)*** – **Kimpex**, Canadian distributor of parts and accessories for powersports, announces today its partnership with California based company Shorai Inc., the world’s principal producer of prismatic cell, lithium iron phosphate powersports batteries. Significantly lighter than standard lead acid batteries, Shorai LFX™ batteries also deliver increased cranking power for faster starts, which results in increased overall performance for all power sports applications. Additionally, Shorai’s lithium iron compound maintains a charge longer than conventional lead-acid batteries making them a perfect choice for seasonal riders. With this partnership, Kimpex becomes the exclusive distributor of SHORAI LFX™ BATTERIES in Canada. The complete line is now available through our dealer network. Jimmy Mathieu, Marketing Analyst for Kimpex remarks, « We are pleased to announce our new partnership with SHORAI LFX™ BATTERIES. We are excited to offer this technology to the Canadian powersports enthusiasts.» Kevin Riley, EVP Sales & Marketing for Shorai, states « We are extremely excited about taking Shorai to new heights in partnership with Kimpex. Kimpex is the preeminent powersports distribution company in Canada, and we look forward to working with their team to take our company to the next level.» ### About Kimpex With its two distribution centres and over 50,000 available products, Kimpex is the Canadian leader for the distribution of motor sports parts and accessories. Located in Drummondville, Quebec, the company has more than 3000 retailers in Canada and the United States. Kimpex is super star in the industry with 45 years of experience in the distribution of the most prestigious brands. ### About Shorai Founded in 2010 and based in Sunnyvale, Calif., Shorai Inc. is the world’s principal producer of prismatic cell, lithium iron phosphate power sports batteries. Shorai is leading the market’s conversion from traditional lead-acid batteries to lighter, more efficient and higher performance lithium starter batteries. For more information about Shorai LFX™ batteries, product offerings or upcoming sponsored events, please visit [shoraipower](https://blog.kimpex.com/2014/04/www.shoraipower.com) website, contact Kimpex or contact [media@shorai.org](https://blog.kimpex.com/2014/04/media@shorai.org) or 951-719-1040. To find your local Kimpex dealer, visit our [dealer locator](http://www.kimpex.com/en-ca/dealer-locator). 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