Morrow Batteries ASA and JR Energy Solution Inc. have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish high-performance battery electrode foundry services in Europe.
The agreement, announced at InterBattery Korea 2026, combines JR Energy Solution’s electrode foundry model with Morrow’s battery manufacturing infrastructure and cell technologies, including lithium iron phosphate (LFP) and lithium nickel manganese oxide (LNMO) chemistries.
Under the collaboration, the companies plan to develop a scalable European hub for electrode foundry services, aiming to support battery manufacturers seeking locally produced cell components and faster commercialization timelines.
The partnership will integrate Morrow’s multi-chemistry production capabilities at its facility in Arendal, Norway, with JR Energy Solution’s expertise in scaling advanced battery chemistries and commercializing electrode manufacturing technologies.
“The European market is at a critical inflection point where speed-to-market and manufacturing yield are everything,” said Duke Oh, CEO of JR Energy Solution Inc.. “By partnering with Morrow, we are shortening the supply chain for our customers while accelerating the industrialisation of next-generation chemistries like LMR and LNMO.”
Morrow said the collaboration will also help expand the global reach of its battery technologies.
“Our 1 GWh factory is designed to be flexible and industrially robust — purpose-built for medium-mix, medium-volume production,” said Jon Fold von Bülow, co-founder and interim CEO of Morrow Batteries ASA. “Partnering with JRES allows us to expand into the electrode foundry business while bringing our LFP and LNMO technologies to a broader global market through a partner with proven commercial reach.”
The companies said the partnership aims to strengthen Europe’s battery supply chain and support the industrialisation of next-generation battery chemistries.