Echandia, Swedish Maritime Battery Company, Sets Up Production Facility in Washington State
In response to the rapidly increased demand in America’s maritime electrification sector, Echandia has chosen the Marysville Corporate Center as their first home in North America. Echandia will begin producing its advanced Lithium Titanium Ion battery system, the safest, most resilient, and longest-lasting maritime battery system on the market.
“We are on the cusp of a significant transformation in the North American marine market as it readies to fully embrace marine grade energy storage onboard”, says Trevor Small, Sales Director of Echandia Marine North America. “Echandia has invested extensively to be at the forefront of this shift, ensuring we are well-positioned to support, educate and accelerate the industry's move towards safer, more reliable, and durable energy storage technologies.”
The company is excited to provide new jobs in Washington and become a more prominent player in North America's expanding maritime electrification market.
Washington's favorable business environment and proximity to key customers played central roles in the decision-making process regarding the location of Echandia's new facility.
Work is set to begin without delay. To start, Echandia will lease approximately 20,000 square feet, with plans to expand to twice that space while implementing their plan in phases, and will begin hiring immediately. Jobs will include everything from sales to manufacturing on an as needed basis.
“Washington is leading the world's high-tech revolution, putting people to work on solutions that will change the world for the better," says Washington Gov. Jay Inslee. "Echandia will continue that right here in Marysville, putting brilliant Washingtonians to work and accelerating the decarbonization of maritime transport."
About Echandia
Echandia develops safe and efficient battery systems for heavy-duty marine applications. Their solutions are designed to meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and longevity and they have extensive experience working with some of the world's largest shipyards, ship designers, and system integrators. They are positioned as one of the few global suppliers with the expertise, solutions, and certifications to undertake large, heavy-duty projects and have secured contracts with world-leading companies like ABB and Wartsilä.