P3 group has strategically invested in Custom Cells, a lithium battery manufacturer, to expand their market presence and enhance production capacities in the growing electric mobility sector.

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Die P3 group has made a strategic investment in Custom Cells, a manufacturer of lithium batteries designed for specialized applications. Established in 2012, Custom Cells specializes in producing customer-specific electrode foils and rechargeable lithium batteries, as well as assembling battery systems tailored for niche markets. This partnership aims to leverage Custom Cells' compelling business model by sharing synergies and expanding markets.

Dr. Christoph Theis, Founder and Managing Director of P3 group, notes that the current cost competition in battery cells is expected to evolve into a performance competition. By investing in Custom Cells, P3 group seeks early access to new technologies and small series production, thus enhancing its competitiveness in the highly contested electric mobility market.

Industry Overview in Germany

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