We Have The Power: IA Expertise for Lithium Battery Production
In China, Sonepar demonstrated its impressive capabilities and expertise in Q4 of 2021 when its Industrial Automation Division (IA) contributed to The Lithium Battery Production Line Project at CATL's manufacturing center.
CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited) is the biggest lithium-ion battery manufacturer for electric vehicles in the world. The CATL manufacturing center, located in Liyang City, Jiangsu Province, China, was supplied SMC pneumatic components and related services.
SMC is the leading supplier in the pneumatic field, offering diverse and well-developed product lines as well as full solutions. With the strength of SMC and Sonepar’s nationwide sales network in China, we are able to support this customer any others with quick responses and easier MRO management. We bring values one step further, helping them standardize the pneumatic system. It's part of our fully-integrated value chain that reduces their cost and daily workload in maintenance, repair, and operation (MRO).
Affected by the global semiconductor chip shortage, many are facing a short supply of related products in the marketplace. However, our dedication in minimizing the disruption on our customer’s operation is based on our proficient knowledge of their manufacturing process and the forecast of their needs. CATL has praised us in these efforts.
Lithium battery is widely used in the expediently growing new energy car market, as the earth is reaching a carbon emission peak worldwide. This project is a good example of our mission in developing future energy-efficient solutions.
People need power, such as supplied by the lithium batteries manufactured by CATL. And we are a “people first” company. CATL is just one more satisfied customer, taking up just some of the 1 million order lines we make every day. We service more than 1 million customers in 40 countries. Which of our 2,800 branches is right for your company?
