# JIOS Aerogel licensee secures Hyundai contract for thermal barriers

JIOS Aerogel's Korean manufacturing licensee has secured a contract to supply Thermal Blade thermal runaway barriers for Hyundai and Kia's next-generation and Purpose Built Vehicle models. Mass production is scheduled to commence in June 2027.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2026-01-14
- Where: South Korea
- Status: announced
- Products: Thermal Blade thermal runaway barriers, silica aerogel
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Hyundai Motor Company](https://endata.com/companies/6382.md) (customer)
- [Kia](https://endata.com/companies/10600.md) (customer)
- [JIOS Aerogel](https://endata.com/companies/72661.md) (supplier)

## Sources

- [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/jios-aerogel-secures-hyundai-contract-through-new-licensing-model-302657938.html), 2026-01-15: "This milestone represents the first contract delivered under JIOS's 'Hub & Spoke' business model, which licenses the production of finished thermal barriers to experienced automotive suppliers located near end customers."
- [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/jios-aerogel-secures-hyundai-contract-through-new-licensing-model-302657940.html), 2026-01-15: "This milestone represents the first contract delivered under JIOS's 'Hub & Spoke' business model, which licenses the production of finished thermal barriers to experienced automotive suppliers located near end customers."

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