BMZ to build new battery production site in North Macedonia
The new production facility covers an area of 6,800 sqm, with the possibility of further expanding the facilities in the future. Operations are scheduled to be fully underway by May 2025.
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BMZ to build new battery production site in North Macedonia
The new production facility covers an area of 6,800 sqm, with the possibility of further expanding the facilities in the future. Operations are scheduled to be fully underway by May 2025.
Battery Experts Forum 2023 is getting closer. Here’s what’s going to happen in Darmstadt
The 18th Battery Experts Forum, Europe's largest networking platform for the global battery community, taking place November 7th – 9th, 2023, has released its conference program. Sustainable Truck&Van is media partner of the international event.
BMZ Germany welcomes Volker Ritzert as new CEO, effective August 1st
In this role, Volker Ritzert replaces his predecessor Sven Bauer, who will in the future focus on steering the global fortunes of the entire corporate group as Group CEO.
Wolfgang Kolb is the new Chief Security Officer of BMZ Germany
In this role, Wolfgang Kolb replaces the previous CSO Frank Baumann. Frank Baumann will ascend to the role of BMZ Holding GmbH’s Group CSO and assume responsibility for the global sales apparatus within the rapidly growing group of companies.
German lithium-ion battery manufacturer BMZ enlarges production capacity
German lithium-ion battery manufacturer BMZ announced the enlargement of its production in Karlstein am Main, Germany, due to "a significant rise in their UK business", as reported in an official note.
BMZ and CALB join forces to produce innovative lithium-ion batteries for EVs (trucks included)
The two companies aim to manufacture lithium-ion based batteries for several electric vehicles, including electric trucks, buses, light commercial vehicles, agricultural machines, as well as electric construction equipment.
Batteries, BMZ and Batemo to become partners on TerraE round cell distribution
The measurement data, reports and simulation models that Batemo creates and sells are essential for the work of development departments in battery manufacturing. BMZ now also offers its customers sophisticated simulation models by adding Batemo software products to its product range.
