SLAC plans to add battery structural components business in its U.S. subsidiary
I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.SLAC announced plans to add battery structural components business at its U.S. subsidiary OKL Engineering, Inc., gradually expanding into overseas markets based on successfully validated technology in China. The company will utilize the SPE Battery trademark under OKL to produce square and cylindrical battery casings, aiming to enhance its global market strategy, serve overseas customers, alleviate competitive pressure in the domestic market, and promote sustainable development
According to the Zhitong Finance APP, SLAC (300382.SZ) announced that after several years of transformation in the battery shell business, it has successfully verified the feasibility of applying technology related to the can business to the battery structural components field in China, achieving continuous growth in the battery shell business domestically. Its subsidiary OKL Engineering, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "OKL") has long been engaged in the manufacturing of canning equipment and related components and complete machines in the United States. The company plans to first expand its business based on OKL and subsequently introduce partners to establish new holding subsidiaries, invest in the construction of related production lines according to customer needs and market development, and utilize the SPE Battery registered trademark and business name under OKL to specifically carry out production plans for square and cylindrical battery shells.
By conducting battery structural component business through its U.S. subsidiary, the company is beginning to make strides in the overseas market, gradually improving its global market strategic layout for battery structural components, and creating a diversified service system. In the future, it aims to supply products more closely and serve overseas customers well, laying a solid foundation for further expanding the overseas market. The expansion into overseas markets can also alleviate the intense competition in the domestic market, which is beneficial for the company's long-term, healthy, and sustainable development
