Sandviken, Sweden-based IPCO AB, a company wholly owned by FAM AB, has acquired web-converting equipment manufacturer New Era Converting Machinery, Inc., Paterson, NJ. IPCO is an industrial process-solutions company, with around 600 employees in 25 countries, which innovates, manufactures and services advanced high-performance processing equipment and steel belts, supported … [Read more...] about IPCO AB acquires New Era Converting Machinery
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Recycled graphite to yield more sustainable batteries, EVs
Advanced battery materials company Vianode debuts a high-performance solution based on recycled graphite as part of its next-generation material series. The innovative product is based on recycled battery-grade graphite and designed to meet growing demand for sustainable electric vehicle (EV) and battery manufacturing. “Vianode is a driving force in sustainable production of … [Read more...] about Recycled graphite to yield more sustainable batteries, EVs
Vianode receives US$300 million loan go-ahead for new North American synthetic-graphite plant
Vianode, an advanced battery materials company (above), announces significant progress on project financing for its planned North American, large-scale synthetic-graphite plant. Euler Hermes AG confirms that Vianode is eligible for a loan guarantee of up to US$300 million. Vianode’s North American facility is designed for an initial annual capacity of approximately 70,000 … [Read more...] about Vianode receives US$300 million loan go-ahead for new North American synthetic-graphite plant
Industry innovators drive development of new dry-coating process for battery-electrode production
Dürr Systems AG and LiCAP Technologies, Inc., are working together to revolutionize the production of battery cells, traditionally reliant on wet coating, with the sustainable "Activated Dry Electrode®" technology. The partnership now includes the Cellforce Group GmbH, marking the next step in the development of dry electrode coating for battery-cell production. Dürr had … [Read more...] about Industry innovators drive development of new dry-coating process for battery-electrode production
GM signs multi-billion-dollar deal for Vianode synthetic EV-battery anode graphite
Vianode, an advanced battery-materials company, has been selected as a strategic supplier of high-performance, anode graphite to General Motors. The agreement covers development of large-scale manufacturing capacity and supply of synthetic anode graphite to 2033. The master supply agreement has a USD multi-billion value for Vianode and marks an important step forward in … [Read more...] about GM signs multi-billion-dollar deal for Vianode synthetic EV-battery anode graphite