On January 7, 2026, Cabot Corporation, a global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, announced a multi-year supply agreement with PowerCo SE, the battery manufacturing subsidiary of a leading automotive group in Europe. Under the terms of the agreement, Cabot will provide advanced conductive carbons and conductive dispersions for use in lithium-ion battery electrodes.
Cabot’s conductive materials are engineered to improve electrical conductivity, enabling higher energy density, faster charging rates and extended cycle life in electric vehicle (EV) batteries. These formulations support critical performance attributes in next-generation EV cells by optimizing electronic pathways within the electrode structure and enhancing overall cell efficiency.
“We are proud to collaborate with one of Europe’s foremost EV battery manufacturers to deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving demands of the electric vehicle market,” said Jeff Zhu, executive vice president and president, Carbon & Silica Technologies, Battery Materials and Asia Pacific Region. “This agreement positions us as one of the leading conductive materials suppliers in the European EV battery market. Furthermore, it reflects the strength of our technology and our ability to scale production to meet growing global demand.”
This multi-year commitment is expected to drive Cabot’s strategic growth in the battery materials sector and reinforce its position within the broader electric mobility ecosystem. Cabot’s conductive carbons and dispersions are part of a diversified portfolio that includes reinforcing and specialty carbons, engineered elastomer composites and conductive compounds designed for automotive, energy storage and consumer electronics applications.
By supplying these high-performance materials to PowerCo SE, Cabot aims to support the automotive industry’s transition to clean energy solutions. The partnership aligns with Cabot’s objective to deliver scalable, high-quality materials that meet the rigorous performance, reliability and environmental standards required by battery manufacturers worldwide.
Source: Cabot Corporation
