– BATTERA, a flexible factory for the production of modules, battery packs and peripherals for electric vehicles.
– With the capacity to provide end-to-end services, BATTERA plans to relocate its operations to its own 4,000 m2 factory.
Guipuzcoa, April 29, 2024.
BATTERA is positioned as a leader in battery industrialization and manufacturing services, offering flexible and tailored solutions to drive the transformation of electric mobility systems. The initiative is presented as a strategic and technological partner capable of comprehensively cover the entire value chain in battery development, from initial conception to the after-sales phase, including design, industrialization, assembly, validation and after-sales support.
Zeleros, specialized in electrification and mobility automation services; Lazpiur, a leading manufacturer of industrial automation solutions; and Katealegaia, a comprehensive industrial supplier, combine their technological capabilities and know-how to promote this initiative, BATTERA, a flexible factory for the production of modules, battery packs and peripherals for electric vehicles.
Aware of the challenges associated with accessing customized battery solutions, BATTERA now provides the mobility sector with innovative manufacturing solutions that enhance operational agility. With a value proposition based on flexibility to any cell format, size, or chemistry, BATTERA’s approach extends to various market niches, including micro-mobility, aerospace, marine, rail, and stationary sectors, among others.
Initial industrial activities have already begun at Katealeaia’s facilities in Irun, where BATTERA centralizes its activities to address ongoing projects for various clients, as a prelude to relocating operations to a 4,000 m2 facility of its own in the region within the next two years.
BATTERA’s business plan, presented officially to the Ekintzaile Program of BIC-Berrilan and the Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa, reflects BATTERA’s strong commitment to regional industrial development and its commitment to promoting electric mobility.
With international aspirations, BATTERA has presented its initiative at world-renowned events, including the Battery Show in Milan and the MUBIL Mobility Expo in Irun. Soon, it will be present at the Battery Show in Stuttgart, scheduled for next June, where the company will seek to reaffirm its commitment to battery manufacturing on a global scale.
Ander Aramburu, CEO of the Lazpiur Group, and Pablo Núñez, General Manager of Katealegaia, who will play an advisory role in BATTERA, announce that the business project will be open to the integration of new partners. They clarify that, for a second phase, they do not rule out opening the capital to an institutional partner with the aim of obtaining financial support, or adding an industrial partner to accelerate the company’s growth.
«This alliance represents a unique combination of experience and vision in the development of manufacturing solutions for electric mobility, allowing us to lead the transformation of the sector» mentions Aramburu.
Núñez adds: «We are excited to be part of this innovative initiative that will drive technological progress and access to the electric mobility industry«.
On the other hand, Juan Vicén, co-founder of Zeleros, states: «The collaboration of Zeleros, Katealegaia, and Lazpiur in this project represents a significant milestone in our mission to lead the transformation of the mobility sector. Together, we are committed to driving innovation and efficiency in the battery industry to accelerate the electrification of mobility«.
About BATTERA
BATTERA’s mission is to redefine the future of electromobility by positioning itself as a European benchmark in battery manufacturing. Thus, BATTERA offers high-value-added services thanks to its adaptability and flexibility, covering all stages from product conceptualization to after-sales, ensuring the manufacture of products tailored to the individual needs of each client. The goal is to drive innovation and efficiency in the battery industry for electric mobility, setting high-quality standards at all stages of the process.
BATTERA specializes in providing flexibility to the battery manufacturing process, easily adapting to various formats and cell technologies, as well as adjusting to production volume, from prototypes to full series. In this way, in addition to manufacturing high-quality batteries, it offers an integral customer support in supplier management and component storage, ensuring a smooth supply chain and end-to-end service.
Eventually, it is worth noting that BATTERA is committed to social responsibility and labor inclusion as a fundamental part of its mission and values, actively promoting a positive impact on society by offering employment opportunities to people with employability vulnerabilities (people with disabilities and people at risk of social exclusion). Additionally, in its social commitment beyond battery manufacturing, BATTERA adheres to traceability and recycling goals in the energy sector, aligning with the standards and new regulations established by the European Union.
For more information, visit the website: www.battera.tech
