Combined Strengths, Magnified Power
Driving the future of innovation
Dow Kokam was established in 2009 to develop and manufacture technologically advanced and economically viable battery solutions for the transportation, defense, industrial and medical industries. The company is owned by The Dow Chemical Company, TK Advanced Battery LLC and Groupe Industriel Marcel Dassault (Dassault).
Uniting the three companies creates the first battery and energy management systems manufacturer to combine the viable, scalable, large-format battery technology with the market franchise, manufacturing expertise and market knowledge necessary to become the clear partner of choice across industries.
The Dow Chemical Company
The Dow Chemical Company is a diversified chemical company that delivers a broad range of products and services to customers globally. Dow’s process engineering and materials science expertise enable quick and efficient scale-up of Dow Kokam’s battery technology – resulting in battery prices that are substantially lower than those of alternative batteries. In addition, Dow provides many of the battery materials and high-throughput research capabilities that will continue to reduce costs and improved cell performance.
TK Advanced Battery, LLC
TK Advanced Battery, LLC is a sustainability energy-focused division of Townsend Capital, LLC, a privately held investment firm. Townsend Capital, LLC owns an interest in Kokam Co, Ltd, an advanced lithium-ion battery manufacturing company, and in Kokam America, Inc., now part of Dow Kokam
Groupe Industriel Marcel Dassault
Groupe Industriel Marcel Dassault (Dassault) is the holding company of the Dassault Group. Dassault develops competencies in diversified sectors such as aeronautics, 3D software, electronic system integration, media and real estate. In 2002, they created the Société de Véhicles Electriques (SVE), which designed, developed and marketed high-performance lithium-ion battery and energy management systems for electric vehicles under the CLEANOVA™ brand. SVE is now a French subsidiary of Dow Kokam.
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