SK IE Technology has partnered with battery manufacturer Gotion to strengthen its position in the electric vehicle and energy storage markets, targeting expansion in North America and Europe where battery manufacturing investments are growing rapidly.
The companies signed a memorandum of understanding on February 26 at the Intersolar & Energy Storage North America 2025 conference in San Diego, with SKIET President Lee Sang-min in attendance. The South Korean separator manufacturer has already completed validation testing for supplying components to Gotion’s battery plants.
Under the developing agreement, SKIET will provide battery separators—components that prevent short circuits in lithium-ion batteries—to Gotion’s facility under construction in Illinois and its existing plant in Slovakia. The partnership comes as demand for these components surges amid the global transition to electric vehicles and renewable energy storage solutions.
SKIET, a subsidiary of SK Innovation, appears to be positioning itself to capitalize on its global supply chain as battery manufacturers expand production outside of Asia. The company sees the partnership as an opportunity to enhance its corporate value through its existing product lineup and distribution network.
Gotion, established in 2006, has been rapidly expanding its global footprint with operations in Fremont, California, and Göttingen, Germany. The Chinese battery maker has been among the most aggressive in establishing manufacturing presence in Western markets.
Lee indicated the companies would work together to create “synergy” in the electric vehicle and energy storage markets, though specific financial terms of the arrangement were not disclosed.
