# JIOS Aerogel licensee secures Hyundai/Kia thermal barrier supply contract

JIOS Aerogel's Korean manufacturing licensee won a contract to supply Thermal Blade thermal runaway barriers for Hyundai and Kia's next-generation and PBV models. Mass production is scheduled to start in June 2027.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2026-01-15
- Where: South Korea
- Status: announced
- Products: Thermal Blade thermal runaway barriers, silica aerogel
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

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

## Sources

- [jiosaerogel.com](https://www.jiosaerogel.com/jios-aerogel-secures-hyundai-contract-through-new-licensing-model/), 2026-01-15: "This milestone represents the first contract delivered under JIOS's 'Hub & Spoke' business model."
- [yna.co.kr](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/RPR20260115003500353), 2026-01-15: "This milestone represents the first contract delivered under JIOS's 'Hub & Spoke' business model."

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