{"id":12276,"date":"2025-05-09T14:31:46","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T12:31:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/?p=12276"},"modified":"2025-07-21T10:47:51","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T08:47:51","slug":"hard-work-pays-off","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/en\/2025\/05\/hard-work-pays-off\/","title":{"rendered":"Hard Work Pays Off"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"is-style-cnvs-paragraph-callout wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>Incubator Battery Cell Caps secures first project with customer Automotive Cells Company, marking a milestone in strategic partnership.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hard work has eventually paid off: Automotive Cells Company (ACC) has sent an order for Cell Caps to Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) at Pinerolo (Italy). \u201cWe are delighted to announce that FST has been awarded and signed its first contract with Automotive Cells Company (ACC)\u201d, Giulia Richard, Global Marketing Director BCC, says. \u201dThis is an important milestone for FST and a satisfying accomplishment for all those whose hard work helped bring it about. The contract with ACC is a significant addition to our growing portfolio and sets a positive tone for our official entry into the e-mobility sector. This strategic move gives us a stronger foothold in the ever-evolving automotive landscape.\u201d<br><br>Automotive Cells Company \u2014 the joint venture between Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz and SAFT Group \u2014 is one of Europe\u2019s leading pioneers in battery cell production. ACC has recognized FST\u2019s excellence and cited the company\u2019s high service standards, quality and expertise as key factors in signing this contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through this agreement, FST will develop and produce battery cell caps. The company\u2019s proven expertise in automation, stamping technologies, and advanced materials will play a central role in supporting ACC in pursuing and achieving their ambitious goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1076\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/freudenberg_pinerolo_207-TC-small.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/freudenberg_pinerolo_207-TC-small.jpg 1076w, https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/freudenberg_pinerolo_207-TC-small-800x1428.jpg 800w, https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/freudenberg_pinerolo_207-TC-small-861x1536.jpg 861w, https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/freudenberg_pinerolo_207-TC-small-120x214.jpg 120w, https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/freudenberg_pinerolo_207-TC-small-90x161.jpg 90w, https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/freudenberg_pinerolo_207-TC-small-320x571.jpg 320w, https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/freudenberg_pinerolo_207-TC-small-560x999.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1076px) 100vw, 1076px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Edoardo Bertola and Tobia Gioachino Collet (right) show one of the cell caps for ACC batteries, that will be used in Mercedes-Benz C-Class cars .<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project is part of the next generation, fully electric Mercedes-Benz C-Class, with production scheduled to begin in 2027. It\u2019s a significant initiative with substantial business impact: \u201cWe expect to produce up to 9.7 million parts per year at full capacity,\u201d Richard says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To make it happen, FST will be investing significantly in new equipment and automation solutions, not only to meet production targets but to reinforce the company\u2019s long-term commitment to innovation and growth. \u201cThis achievement results from our collective expertise, dedication and commitment to meeting the needs of a rapidly changing industry. It opens new opportunities for growth, collaboration, and technological advancements in sustainable mobility\u201d, Maurizio Buro, Global Technical Director BCC, says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With this new project on the horizon, the team will shape the future of mobility by <em>Innovating Together<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1160\" height=\"1740\" src=\"https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/freudenberg_pinerolo_119-1160x1740.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/freudenberg_pinerolo_119-1160x1740.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/freudenberg_pinerolo_119-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/freudenberg_pinerolo_119-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/freudenberg_pinerolo_119-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/freudenberg_pinerolo_119-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/freudenberg_pinerolo_119-90x135.jpg 90w, https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/freudenberg_pinerolo_119-320x480.jpg 320w, https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/freudenberg_pinerolo_119-560x840.jpg 560w, https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/freudenberg_pinerolo_119-1920x2880.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/sw.fst.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/freudenberg_pinerolo_119-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Battery cell caps made in Pinerolo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"pld-like-dislike-wrap pld-template-1\">\r\n    <div class=\"pld-like-wrap  pld-common-wrap\">\r\n    <a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"pld-like-trigger pld-like-dislike-trigger  \" title=\"\" data-post-id=\"12276\" data-trigger-type=\"like\" data-restriction=\"ip\" data-already-liked=\"0\">\r\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-thumbs-up\"><\/i>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n    <span class=\"pld-like-count-wrap pld-count-wrap\">    <\/span>\r\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Incubator Battery Cell Caps secures first project with customer Automotive Cells Company, marking a milestone in strategic partnership. 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