K2 Energy Solutions joins with European Batteries to construct advanced battery factory

摘要

According to K2 Energy Solutions, CEO Johnnie Stoker, the company will construct, "A highly advanced lithium-ion battery factory in Varkaus, Finland... The new 90,000 square-foot facility will be used to manufacture safe and eco-friendly high-capacity batteries for Europe's advanced industrial, energy and transportation needs, and is beingrnconstructed in conjunction with K2's European technology partner, European Batteries Oy." The $44 million facility is expected to be completed in fall of this year, with full battery production beginning in early 2010.