𝐊𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐱 𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐲𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝 𝐕𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬

Kautex Textron has secured a new business award for its Pentatonic battery enclosure solution, further strengthening its position in the growing electrified passenger vehicle segment. The program for a leading automotive OEM includes the full battery enclosure system top cover and bottom tray, including a #thermalmanagement solution engineered for a multi-vehicle platform and designed to meet the performance and integration requirements of next-generation hybrid-electric vehicles.

The Kautex #Pentatonicbatterysystem is a lightweight, customizable solution produced from a #thermoplastic or #compositemetalhybrid. The system offers OEMs several advantages versus its steel and aluminum counterparts, including improved thermal management and insulation, resistance to corrosion, up to a 40% reduction in CO2 footprint, and up to a 60% reduction in weight. Additionally, the one-shot production process decreases downline complexity, eliminates welding, and reduces the system's existing bill of materials.


Production will be localized in North America, with start of production planned for 2028. The enclosure will be manufactured using an advanced and highly automated production concept.


Scalable and sustainable

This award underscores Kautex's ability to deliver complex, scalable, tested, and validated battery enclosure systems with a strong focus on sustainability, quality, and industrial efficiency. It further strengthens the company's Pentatonic portfolio and reinforces its role as a trusted partner supporting customers' electrification strategies through innovative product design and manufacturing excellence.


"We are thrilled to announce this latest Pentatonic award, which highlights our ability to deliver fully integrated #batteryenclosure systems at scale," said Joerg Rautenstrauch, President & CEO of #Kautex. "Through advanced automation and production, we are driving efficiency, quality, and innovation to support our customers' electrification strategies.


source : Plastics Today

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