Aichelin GesmbH Austria signs a joint venture with Kilnpartner Mechanical Technology Ltd. China to meet growing demand from the downstream lithium-ion battery sector in Europe and other rising market areas worldwide.
Aichelin, Kilnpartner and IMO are pleased about the new joint venture. The furnace manufacturer, Aichelin, joins forces with Kilnpartner, whose experience in manufacturing kilns for the lithium-ion battery and the ceramic industry “will help provide equipment and auxiliaries for the heat treatment systems and automated active battery materials handling systems,” states Aichelin. The active materials of batteries are key materials for driving the desired properties of a lithium-ion battery. IMO Engineering Technology Co. will join the cooperation as a third partner.
The headquarters of the Joint Venture will be in Mödling, Austria. It aims to develop, manufacture, and deliver advanced and sustainable equipment for the lithium-ion battery industry. The joint venture will also provide after-sales services through its business division Aichelin Services Europe.
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