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Altris and Draslovka have formed a partnership to establish Europe's first industrial-scale sodium-ion cathode value chain. Draslovka will invest 19.3 MEUR in Altris to convert a production line in Kolín, Czech Republic, aiming for a capacity of 350 tonnes of cathode active material (CAM) annually, equivalent to 175 MWh of sodium-ion cell capacity.

Production is set to start in late Q3 or early Q4 2026. This initiative supports Europe's goal to localize battery materials and reduce dependence on lithium supply chains.