# EKPO secures mid-triple-digit million euro order for bipolar plates

EKPO Fuel Cell Technologies received an order from a global automotive manufacturer to supply mass-produced bipolar plates for fuel cell systems. The contract runs from 2026 for five years, with a total volume in the mid-triple-digit million euro range. EKPO will invest a high double-digit million euro amount in a new production site.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2023-04-27
- Status: announced
- Products: bipolar plates for fuel cell systems
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [EKPO Fuel Cell Technologies](https://endata.com/companies/55224.md)
- [Plastic Omnium](https://endata.com/companies/1180.md) (partner)
- [ElringKlinger](https://endata.com/companies/19714.md) (investor)
- [ElringKlinger](https://endata.com/companies/19714.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [energystorages.tech](https://www.energystorages.tech/ekpo-secures-new-order-for-bipolar-plates.html), 2023-04-27: "The contract covers an initial term of five years from 2026 and has a total volume in the mid-triple-digit million euro range."
- [powergenadvancement.com](https://www.powergenadvancement.com/news/ekpo-secures-large-scale-contract-for-fuel-cell-bipolar-plates-from-global-car-manufacturer/), 2023-05-01: "EKPO secures large-scale contract for fuel cell bipolar plates from global car manufacturer."

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