FREMONT, Calif., June 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enovix Corporation (“Enovix”) (Nasdaq: ENVX), a global high-performance battery company, today announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with Elentec Co., Ltd (“Elentec”) (Kosdaq: 054210: KQ), a leading consumer electronic battery pack manufacturing company in Asia serving customers such as Samsung. The agreement provides a framework for a long-term business relationship between the two companies and enables Enovix to lock in a globally trusted battery pack manufacturing partner to support its growth with target customers worldwide.
The MOU allows Enovix to fast track and utilize Elentec’s battery pack design and high-volume manufacturing capability, while setting up the framework for definitive long-term supply and/or joint manufacturing agreements leveraging Elentec’s footprint. Contingent on continued success in both technical and business negotiations, the companies intend to enter a strategic partnership, and collaborate in the incorporation and custom development of Enovix battery cells into multiple battery packs for consumer, industrial, and military applications to support both Enovix and Elentec’s key customers.
“We're excited to sign this MOU with Elentec,” said Dr. Raj Talluri, President and CEO of Enovix. “Our teams will collaborate closely to design battery packs meeting precise customer specifications. We anticipate significant opportunities to accelerate R&D and commercialization efforts through this partnership.”
“This strategic alliance with Enovix, a leading innovator in high-performance silicon cell technology, empowers Elentec to elevate its product portfolio for key clients,” said Mr. Lee Hae Sung, CEO of Elentec. “We're thrilled to support Enovix's high-volume battery pack manufacturing needs through this collaboration.”
About Enovix
Enovix is on a mission to deliver high-performance batteries that unlock the full potential of technology products. Everything from IoT, mobile, and computing devices, to the vehicle you drive, needs a better battery. Enovix partners with OEMs worldwide to usher in a new era of user experiences. Our innovative, materials-agnostic approach to building a higher performing battery without compromising safety keeps us flexible and on the cutting-edge of battery technology innovation.
Enovix is headquartered in Silicon Valley with facilities in India, Korea and Malaysia. For more information visit www.enovix.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
About Elentec
Elentec is a trusted and established manufacturer of custom battery packs for industry giants. They cater to the world's largest OEMs, supplying battery packs for smartphones, IoT devices, tablets, laptops, industrial and medical equipment. Elentec's reputation is built on their ability to design and manufacture high-quality battery packs at scale, making them the go-to vendor for leading original equipment manufacturers.
Headquartered in South Korea, Elentec boasts a strong manufacturing footprint across multiple locations in Asia. Their facilities strategically located in South Korea, China, Malaysia, Vietnam, and India allow them to efficiently serve their international clientele.
To learn more about Elentec's battery solutions, visit their website at www.elentec.co.kr.
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