Wanhua Chemical and ElevenEs tie-up for supply of battery cathode materials in Europe

China’s Wanhua Chemical Battery Technology Co and ElevenEs, a European manufacturer of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, recently signed a MOU in Meishan, Sichuan to establish a comprehensive supply and technical partnership covering products such as LFP cathode materials, PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride) binders and NMP (N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone) solvents.

Wanhua Chemical, with its industrial chain advantages and decades of experience in process development and engineering research, has established a battery material integrating battery material technology development, equipment process technology development, and battery cell application technology research. The company has also established a complete technical platform for cathode and anode materials, binders, and solvents.

Under the agreement, the parties express their intention to cooperate on LFP and other high-quality raw materials. At the same time, both parties will jointly form a technical team, exchange technical and market information, and accelerate the development of their products and markets. Wanhua Chemical will utilise its production bases and global supply chain to support ElevenES battery production in Serbia.

Wang Xiaoxing, General Manager of Wanhua Battery Company, stated: “This strategic collaboration with ElevenEs marks a significant step in Wanhua Chemical’s localisation of battery material supply chains in Europe. We will leverage our strengths in material R&D, production processes, and global footprint to provide ElevenEs with high-performance LFP cathode materials and integrated solutions, jointly advancing the sustainable development of Europe’s new energy industry.”