Italvolt signs an agreement with Abb for technological solutions at the gigafactory in Scarmagno

SCARMAGNO

Another piece is added to the project for the construction of the Gigafactory for the production and storage of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles in the former Olivetti district of Scarmagno. The technological partnership agreement, defined as a “fundamental step for the development of the Italian gigafactory”, between Italvolt and Abb, a global technology company, for front end engineering and design (Feed), was signed on Tuesday 12 October between the Swedish entrepreneur Lars Carlstrom, founder and CEO of Italvolt, and Mauro Martis, cluster’ac manager south Europe, process industries of Abb, with over 105 thousand employees in 100 countries.

The technological partnership concerns the design and development of electrification and automation solutions for production processes, consultancy on robotics for the transport and handling of materials, the search for solutions for the collection and storage on the cloud and the analysis of data for production planning.

«Italvolt – commented Carlstrom – aims to seek industrial excellence in every area of ​​our business, which is why we are pleased to announce this collaboration with Abb, one of the most important names in the sector globally. Abb’s cutting-edge technology will help us ensure the sustainability of our plant, as well as efficient, reliable and cost-effective production ». Martis, from Abb, added: «Italvolt’s plans for large-scale battery production are crucial for electric mobility, increasing sustainability and the re-industrialization of the region. By joining forces, we want to share our technologies and synergies with Italvolt, putting our know-how at the disposal of this ambitious project ».

Satisfaction with the agreement was also expressed by the mayor of Scarmagno Adriano Grassino, who believes in the project of the factory that will revive the now disused industrial area of ​​the former Olivetti di Scarmagno. Sandro Ronchetti