IBU-tec advanced materials AG is continuing to systematically advance its capacities for the industrial production of LFP battery materials, reporting further scheduled construction progress at its facility in Bitterfeld, Germany. The company has completed the erection of a steel structure for a new logistics hall with storage capacity for approximately 1,800 pallets, and interior fit-out is expected to be finalized over the next six months. Detailed engineering for the production facilities has also commenced.
Following the topping-out ceremony for the new spray tower in April 2026, IBU-tec is implementing agreements with PowerCo SE regarding process development, capacity expansion, and production of LFP cathode material. Trial operation of the spray tower is scheduled to begin in Q4 2026, setting the stage for full production in 2028. The facility will have an annual capacity of 15,000 tonnes, increasing IBU-tec’s existing capacities by approximately five times.
The LFP production facility is the first of its kind in Europe and a key building block in the development of a European battery value chain. It is based on a proprietary production process developed by IBU-tec that does not rely on Chinese technology and is tailored to the European market. The battery material produced also features a superior CO2 footprint, as the technology consumes only about half the energy compared to conventional processes from China. PowerCo has contractually secured the entire production volume for a minimum period of ten years.
Jörg Leinenbach, CEO of IBU-tec advanced materials AG, stated: “We are making good progress in building the large-scale production capacities for LFP battery materials in Bitterfeld. We are in close and constructive communication with PowerCo regarding the scheduled implementation of our timeline. In the coming months, we will achieve further milestones so that production can start as expected in 2028.”
The expansion of analytics capabilities in Bitterfeld and harmonization of IT systems are also progressing according to schedule. This development is critical for Europe’s energy transition and electromobility sector, as it reduces dependence on Asian supply chains and supports local battery production. The proprietary process and lower energy consumption underscore IBU-tec’s commitment to sustainable industrial practices.
For more details, refer to the original announcement on NewMediaWire and the ad hoc release dated October 6, 2025, regarding the agreement with PowerCo SE. The successful execution of this project will strengthen Europe’s position in the global battery market.
