Battery Producer to Expand Eastern German Test Capacity
Chinese producer of batteries CATL wants to double it testing capabilities at its location in Arnstadt.
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Chinese producer of batteries CATL wants to double it testing capabilities at its location in Arnstadt.
- October 2025 -
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Tender Award
Financing: KfW Entwicklungsbank
Brief Description of the Contract:
Lot 1: Production line for HDPE Pipes (OD 160–400 mm)
Lot 2: Production lines for perforated HDPE Pipes (DN/OD 80 mm)
Lot 3: Wrapping machine
Lot 4: Testers
Lot 5: Crushers
Tender Award
Financing: KfW Entwicklungsbank
Brief Description of the Contract:
Supply of ten 4x4 ambulances and five 4x4 double cabin vehicles (2 lots)