ANDRITZ Sovema is a global provider of technology solutions for battery manufacturing and testing, with a focus on lithium-ion, lead-acid, and advanced solid-state battery types. The company acts as a partner to battery producers, supplying advanced equipment and production lines, particularly addressing the needs of the automotive and electric vehicle industries.
Formed following the acquisition of Sovema by the international technology corporation ANDRITZ AG in 2022, ANDRITZ Sovema integrates the expertise of both entities. Originally known for lead-acid battery production machinery and lithium-ion pilot lines, Sovema’s capabilities were combined with ANDRITZ’s broader industrial and process engineering knowledge. This integration allows ANDRITZ Sovema to offer end-to-end solutions that support the expansion of battery manufacturing, including the development of gigafactories necessary for the growth of electric mobility.
Battery Technology
ANDRITZ Sovema provides technology across various battery chemistries and production stages. For lithium-ion batteries, the company supplies equipment and solutions for the stages from rolled electrodes through assembled battery modules, at different levels of automation. While historically involved in pilot and laboratory systems, ANDRITZ Sovema is expanding to large-scale, high-volume production lines designed for gigafactories, which are central to the electric vehicle battery supply chain.
In the lead-acid battery sector, the company is a supplier of automated turnkey plants for mass production, continuing its established market position. ANDRITZ Sovema is also active in the development of Generation 4b all-solid-state lithium-ion batteries, with a goal of developing advanced battery solutions for applications like road transport and aeronautics. Their equipment portfolio includes systems for cell assembly and finishing, electrolyte filling, formation, aging, and final cell sealing processes, leveraging capabilities for component production and high-speed assembly lines.
Recent Projects
Within the last year, ANDRITZ Sovema has been involved in projects highlighting their growth in battery manufacturing technology. This includes the deployment of a new high-speed production line capable of producing approximately 80 cylindrical lithium-ion cells per minute. This line, scheduled to begin operation in May 2025, demonstrates the company’s move into automated, high-volume battery production.
ANDRITZ Sovema also participates in initiatives aimed at advancing battery technology, such as EU-funded projects focused on next-generation battery types like all-solid-state lithium-ion batteries. Furthermore, the company has contributed to projects receiving recognition, such as the EnerSys project that received an award from the U.S. Department of Energy Better Plants Program.
Investors
ANDRITZ Sovema is a subsidiary of ANDRITZ AG, an international technology group. ANDRITZ AG is listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange. The primary shareholder of ANDRITZ AG as of the end of 2024 is Custos Vermögensverwaltungs GmbH, holding a 30.72% stake. Other shareholders include Cerberus Vermögensverwaltung GmbH with 0.77%, over 5% in treasury shares, and a free float of around 62.3% held by institutional and private investors. The resources and strategic direction of ANDRITZ AG support ANDRITZ Sovema’s operations and development in the battery technology market.
Business Details
Location: Villafranca di Verona, Italy
Website: https://www.sovemagroup.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2836628
