The ninth edition of the "Choose France" Summit commenced on Monday at the Palace of Versailles, where French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed international business executives to explore the future of global industry. Among the invited participants was HCM, a prominent global producer of lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP) cathode materials, making its debut appearance at this prestigious gathering.

HCM's invitation reflects strong recognition of its advanced materials expertise within Europe's strategic supply chain ecosystem. It also highlights growing collaboration between Taiwan and France in the fields of renewable energy, defense, and aerospace.

Addressing Europe's Strategic Priorities
As geopolitical conditions continue to evolve, HCM has emerged as an important supplier of critical upstream materials. The company's competitive advantage is built on three key strengths: proprietary LMFP technology, AI-enabled smart manufacturing facilities, and comprehensive "Total Solution" capabilities. Together, these strengths provide customers with high safety standards, lower production costs, and efficient large-scale manufacturing capacity.

These capabilities align closely with Europe's objectives of strengthening energy independence and enhancing supply chain security. HCM has recently achieved notable commercial success by supporting a leading European maritime group in securing premium international contracts across Europe and Asia valued at nearly US$10 billion. This achievement has elevated HCM's profile at the summit and reinforced its position as a trusted long-term partner for major European industrial organizations.

More Than a Decade of Defense and Aerospace Collaboration
During the summit, HCM Chairman Tony Chen emphasized that the company has worked closely with leading lithium battery manufacturers in Europe and the United States for more than ten years. Through these partnerships, LMFP battery technologies have been developed and successfully certified under stringent European defense standards, demonstrating outstanding safety, reliability, and performance in demanding operating environments.

Over the last two years, HCM has further expanded the application of its technology in highly specialized European sectors, including national defense, advanced aerospace programs, and low-Earth-orbit satellite communications. These efforts have positioned the company as an important contributor to the advancement of next-generation technologies across Europe.

Strengthening Global Strategic Partnerships
By participating in the Choose France Summit, HCM is helping reshape international perceptions of Taiwan's role in the global technology sector, moving beyond its traditional reputation as an OEM manufacturing hub. Leveraging its leadership in LMFP materials innovation and intelligent manufacturing, the company is collaborating with French industry partners to establish a framework for sustainable, mutually beneficial international cooperation.

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Koch Strategic Platforms is leading a $90 million Series D funding round in Wildcat Discovery Technologies - a company that uses its own proprietary technology to rapidly develop new battery materials in pursuit of a “super cell” which can power electric vehicles (EV). Its proprietary technology uses three emerging technologies, including that of cobalt, nickel and lithium to create a its high energy density battery.

This is relevant and important because it removes the production process, improves transparency and visibility in supply chains.

This is why KOCH is making its second investment in Wildcat in recent years, said Jeremy Bezdek, Managing Director of KSP.

"Wildcat is a visionary company focused on innovative solutions to the challenges limiting the lithium-ion battery market."

Wildcat Technologies aims to have "supercells" ready for commercialization within the next two years. It will channelize the funds received from the additional funding by adding staff, boosting its research capacity and for expansion purposes.

Other investors in this round include Eastman Kodak and Fifth Wall Climate.

"As a truly multi-industry laboratory, Koch is an ideal partner to help develop the next generation of EV batteries," said Mark Gresser, Wildcat’s CEO. "We are excited to work with them again as they strive to bring innovative products to market."