# Manitou and Hangcha form lithium battery JV in Le Mans, France

Manitou and Hangcha have signed an agreement to create a joint venture in Le Mans, France, to manufacture and distribute lithium-ion batteries. The venture is subject to European competition authority approval.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2025-07-18
- Where: Le Mans, France
- Status: announced
- Products: lithium-ion batteries
- Sectors: [Material Handling](https://endata.com/sectors/material-handling.md), [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Manitou](https://endata.com/companies/17913.md) (partner)
- [Hangcha Group](https://endata.com/companies/18470.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [vertikal.net](https://vertikal.net/en/news/story/46575/manitou-hangcha-jv), 2025-07-18: "French telehandler and aerial lift manufacturer Manitou and Chinese forklift and aerial lift producer Hangcha have signed an agreement to create a joint venture to manufacture and distribute lithium-ion batteries in France."

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