Meet the Speakers – Battery Spotlight December 2025

December 11th, 2025

Michael Deutmeyer

Managing Director

EAS Batteries

Purely European cell production in Portugal with a non-Asian supply chain

EAS Batteries GmbH develops and manufactures large-format cylindrical lithium-ion cells and battery systems for industrial, aviation, marine, defence and automotive applications. Together with its partners, EAS is planning a fully European cell production. Monbat AD is the holding company for EAS and the newly founded Monbat Lithium Portugal (MLP) LDA. With nearly 30 years of experience in cell and battery development, EAS brings essential expertise to the venture. Together, the companies are establishing a state-of-the-art production and development hub for lithium-ion technologies in Portugal.

EDENenergy

The Scalable 2nd-Life Storage from E-Bike Batteries

EDENenergy converts end-of-life e-bike and e-scooter batteries into a modular and scalable energy storage platform. Our flexible power electronics allow us to intelligently combine mixed battery types and chemistries, making large-scale second-life systems technically viable and economically competitive for the first time. This unlocks a new, affordable resource stream and enables storage solutions from small households to commercial applications.

Nadine Tiedemann

Head of CIRCO-Hub 

efa NRW

Circular Business and Design – Chain cooperation

As Competence Center for Resource Conservation efa NRW provides comprehensive support to businesses in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) to advance resource efficiency and accelerate the transition toward a Circular Economy. The range of services includes consultation on resource efficiency, circular products and business models, support with funding and financing opportunities, CIRCO (Circular Design) workshops and practical tools like the ecocockpit and Packaging Matrix.

Adrian Szwagiel

Global Account Manager / Business Development

Gekatex

Scrap rate reduction in cells and battery pack manufacturing

Gekatex Group is a global supplier specializing in high-performance consumables for industrial surface preparation, protection, and cleanroom environments, supported by multiple brands, ISO-certified factories, and a worldwide delivery network. Gekatex brings technical cleaning expertise in critical applications and critical environments to significantly reduce scrap rate and improve output.

Susanna Beltrame

Market and Business Operation Manager

ANDRITZ

BRIDGING THE GAP: Challenges and solutions for battery cell production in Europe

Battery cell production faces a lack of harmonized standards between Asia, Europe, and North America. ANDRITZ addresses this by co-engineering CE-compliant, premium-quality equipment specifically designed for the EU market. Bridging the gap means translating Asian giga-factory know-how into scalable, reliable solutions for European manufacturers, leveraging strategic global engineering partnerships and localized service. Sustainability, reliability, and efficiency are at the core of the added value provided by EU equipment suppliers.

Diogo Fula

Business Developer

Battery Cluster Portugal

Building the Portuguese Battery Ecosystem

Battery Cluster Portugal plays a key role in developing a competitive and sustainable national battery ecosystem. By uniting companies, RTOs, and universities across the entire value chain, the cluster strengthens industrial capabilities and fosters research, innovation, and collaboration. It supports projects aligned with European strategic priorities, from raw materials and components to recycling and energy storage integration. Through joint initiatives and international cooperation, Battery Cluster Portugal helps position the country as an active player in the evolving European battery landscape.

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