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RNS Number : 1132E Gelion PLC 21 October 2025
21 October 2025
Gelion plc
("Gelion", the "Company" or the "Group")
TDK and Gelion Establish Full Collaboration Agreement
To advance Sulfur battery technology anticipated to be transformational for
the industry
Gelion plc (AIM: GELN), the global energy storage innovator, is delighted,
further to its announcement on 16 October 2025, to announce that the Tier One
battery manufacturer with whom it has signed a full collaboration agreement is
TDK Corporation (TDK), the Japan headquartered global electronics and battery
manufacturer with over 100,000 employees worldwide, operating major
manufacturing facilities across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, serving
industries such as automotive, industrial, and consumer technology.
TDK and Gelion have agreed to collaborate to develop battery technologies
which utilise Gelion's Sulfur battery Cathode Active Material (CAM) which is
in turn being advanced with the support of a multi-year collaboration
partnership between Gelion and the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and
Interfaces (MPI).
The multi-year collaboration will:
· Facilitate the development of large format commercial pouch cell prototypes
(type of rechargeable batteries),
· Evaluate how batteries incorporating the CAM perform across various
applications to refine practical product fit and helping to de-risk the
development of high-power, long-life battery cells,
· Enable integration into TDK prototype production lines,
· Deliver partner revenue from CAM supply,
· Support Gelion's strategic focus on advancing its Sulfur battery platform from
prototype to commercial readiness for next generation mobility, aviation, and
energy storage markets.
Gelion will now commence production of laboratory scale materials
with pouch cell prototyping by TDK at its plant in Nagano, Japan. The main
objective will be to progress to prototype lines for qualification of
battery cell manufacturing within the next 12 months.
Dr. Yasushi Enokido, the General Manager of the Advanced Products
Development Center in TDK, said "We are delighted to collaborate with
Gelion and the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces to advance
next-generation battery technologies. We aim to accelerate the development of
practical, high-performance solutions. This partnership reflects our focus on
driving innovation and contributing to a more sustainable future."
John Wood, CEO of Gelion, commented: "It is a great honour to be able to work
alongside TDK toward realising the exciting potential of this breakthrough
battery technology. TDK is one of the world's great innovation centres and
lives its brand identity "In Everything, Better". In Gelion's path,
alongside MPI toward positive transformation, there is no better partnership
we could form than with TDK to lead the way."
CONTACTS
Gelion plc via Alma
John Wood, CEO
Amit Gupta, CFO
Strand Hanson Limited (Nominated and Financial Adviser) +44 (0) 20 7409 3494
Christopher Raggett / Rob Patrick
Oberon Capital (Joint Broker) +44 (0) 20 3179 5300
Nick Lovering / Mike Seabrook / Adam Pollock
Allenby Capital Limited (Joint Broker) +44 (0) 20 3328 5656
Jos Pinnington / Lauren Wright (Sales and Corporate Broking)
Alex Brearley / Ashur Joseph (Corporate Finance)
Alma Strategic Communications (Financial PR) +44 (0) 20 3405 0205
Justine James / Hannah Campbell / Rose Docherty gelion@almastrategic.com (mailto:gelion@almastrategic.com)
About Gelion
Gelion ("gel: ion") is a global energy storage innovator, supporting the
transition to a more sustainable economy by commercialising globally important
next generation battery technologies: Sulfur based, Lithium-Sulfur (Li-S),
Sodium-Sulfur (Na-S) and Zinc-based (Zn) hybrid cells to electrify mobile and
stationary applications and battery recycling technology.
Gelion plc is quoted on the London Stock Exchange's AIM Market and wholly owns
UK based OXLiD Ltd and Battery Minerals Ltd and Australia based Gelion
Technologies Pty Ltd. Gelion is designing and delivering innovative battery
technology to enable that transition and return value for its customers and
investors.
In addition, Gelion is also delivering commercial Battery Energy Storage
Systems (BESS) projects through its Integration Solutions business.
About TDK Corporation
TDK Corporation is a global technology company and innovation leader in the
electronics industry, based in Tokyo, Japan. With the tagline "In Everything,
Better" TDK aims to realize a better future across all aspects of life,
industry, and society.
For over 90 years, TDK has shaped the world from within; from the pioneering
ferrite cores to cassette tapes that defined an era, to powering the digital
age with advanced components, sensors, and batteries, leading the way towards
a more sustainable future. United by TDK Venture Spirit, a start-up mentality
built on visions, courage and mutual trust, TDK's passionate team members
around the globe pursue better-for ourselves, customers, partners, and the
world.
Today, the state-of-the-art technologies of TDK are in everything, from
industrial applications, energy systems, electric vehicles, to smartphones and
gaming, at the core of modern life. TDK's comprehensive, innovation-driven
portfolio includes cutting-edge passive components, sensors and sensor
systems, power supplies, lithium-ion and solid-state batteries, magnetic
heads, AI and enterprise software solutions, and more-featuring numerous
market-leading products. These are marketed under the product brands TDK,
EPCOS, InvenSense, Micronas, Tronics, TDK-Lambda, TDK SensEI, and ATL.
Positioning the AI ecosystem as a key strategic area, TDK leverages its global
network across the automotive, information and communication technology, and
industrial equipment sectors to expand its business in a wide range of fields.
In fiscal 2025, TDK posted total sales of USD 14.4 billion and employed about
105,000 people worldwide.
Sulfur Batteries
Gelion's effort is directed at the potential for sulfur-based cathode active
materials (CAMs) to deliver low-cost & sustainable batteries with
compelling performance. In the case of Li-S batteries, the target is a
high-performance light-weight battery for the EV and e-aviation market. In the
case of Na-S batteries, the target is an ultra-low-cost advancement on
batteries currently employed in the stationary storage and economy EV market.
The company's overarching goal is to help make global transport, energy
consumption and storage more sustainable.
Glossary
Ah Ampere hours. A measure of capacity stored in the cell. The larger the number
the higher the capacity.
mAh/g(S) The unit mAh/g(S) stands for milliampere-hours per gram of Sulfur (with S
indicating "Sulfur"). It is a measure quantifying how many electrons (in mAh)
can be stored per gram of Sulfur.
CAM Cathode active material
Energy density (Wh/kg) The ratio of energy stored per unit weight i.e. Watt-hours per kilogram. The
higher the number the lighter the battery.
Pouch cell An industry standard format of a battery which comprises a flat pouch-shaped
design with a multi-layered laminate structure.
Cycle life The number of full charge and discharge cycles a battery can complete before
its capacity falls below a specified level, typically 80% of the original
capacity. Higher cycle life indicates longer-lasting performance.
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