Varta: progress is being made in solving the cyberattack
February 27, 2024
One week after the cyberattack on parts of Varta AG's IT systems, initial progress has been made. The task force is currently working with the support of IT forensic experts and data analysts on the step-by-step testing and recommissioning of the systems.
Varta expands its research capacities with new facility
January 23, 2024
Varta AG is expanding its R&D capacities of next-generation batteries. With the expansion of Varta Innovation, one of the most modern research facilities for battery technology in Europe is being created at the Graz site in Austria.
Varta and EVE Energy settle legal disputes
October 18, 2023
Varta AG and EVE Energy announce that they have reached a settlement in their long-lasting legal disputes concerning patent infringement claims in the lithium-ion coin cell market.
Clarios to acquire Paragon's battery unit
August 30, 2023
Clarios, a company focusing on the manufacturing and recycling of advanced, low-voltage networks and batteries, will purchase Paragon GmbH & Co. KGaA's power business that produces batteries and battery management systems for the automobile industry.
Varta's restructuring continues
June 30, 2023
As part of its restructuring programme, the company is launching a volunteer programme at its Ellwangen site with the aim is to cut 88 jobs.
Varta launches gigafactory for energy storage systems
June 15, 2023
With an investment of more than EUR 20 million, the company is looking to meet a strong demand that continues to grow. And Varta says that further investments are planned.
Apple investments with European suppliers top €20 billion in 2022
May 29, 2023
Apple's spending with European suppliers has increased more than 50% since 2018, totalling EUR 85 billion over the past five years and more than EUR 20 billion in 2022 alone.
VARTA AG to cut around 240 jobs in 2023
April 26, 2023
After years of strong growth and the associated expansion of production capacities and personnel, VARTA AG says that it will eliminate around 240 jobs in Germany this year as part of its restructuring.
Varta introduces short-time work at German facility
November 17, 2022
"In order to be able to meet the current and future challenges, the Executive Board has launched a comprehensive package of measures to reduce costs", a press release reads.
VARTA and Mic-Power settle patent disputes
October 27, 2022
VARTA AG has reached a settlement with one of its competitors, the Chinese battery producer Guangdong Mic-Power New Energy Co., Ltd. (Mic-Power).
Continental and Varta cooperate for battery development
August 23, 2021
Continental’s development and production service provider, Continental Engineering Services (CES) is cooperating with the battery specialist Varta.
VARTA opens new lithium-ion cell factory in Germany
June 29, 2021
The technology company with headquarters in Ellwangen (Germany) is expanding its production area in Bavaria to a total of 60,000 square meters.
Varta and Pierer to develop battery systems for e-bikes
March 23, 2021
The two Austrian entrepreneurs Stefan Pierer and Michael Tojner want to cooperate more closely in the e-mobility sector and thus send a strong signal in and from Europe. Thus, Varta and KTM will develop highly efficient battery systems for the electric two-wheeler sector.
Varta will start production of cells for electromobility
March 17, 2021
VARTA will produce battery cells for electromobility in the future. The new cell in the 21700 format, called V4Drive, will be produced on a pilot line at the group's headquarters in Ellwangen (Baden-Württemberg) at the end of 2021.
Apple to invest over EUR 1bn in European Silicon Design Center in Munich
March 10, 2021
Apple will make Munich its European Silicon Design Center, adding hundreds of new employees and a new facility focused on connectivity and wireless technologies.
VARTA signs supply contract with Samsung
August 04, 2020
VARTA AG is expanding its cooperation with Samsung Electronics. The German battery manufacturer will remain the main supplier of rechargeable batteries for Samsung headsets in the coming years.
Nördlingen expands lithium-ion production
July 20, 2020
VARTA AG laid the foundation stone for the expansion of its production at the company's production site in Nördlingen. The new building, which connects directly to the existing plant, will provide a production area of more than 15,000 square meters on two floors.
Germany amps up domestic battery production with massive state subsidies
July 03, 2020
The German government is investing more than EUR 1.5 billion in battery cell research and production.
German battery manufacturer receives funding for cell production facility
July 01, 2020
VARTA AG receives public funding of EUR 300 million for battery cell production facility.
600 new German jobs as VARTA expands production again
January 16, 2020
The lithium-ion battery market continues to experiencing growth, currently the market is poised to continue to move forward with an annual growth of about 30% – and VARTA wants a big piece of the pie.
VARTA AG completes acquisition of VARTA Consumer from Energizer
January 07, 2020
VARTA AG successfully completed the acquisition of the Europe-based VARTA Consumer Batteries business (VARTA Consumer) from US-based Energizer Holdings, Inc.
VARTA plans another expansion - looking for pole position
September 03, 2019
The VARTA AG Group is again expanding its production capacities. After projections were raised at the beginning of June to more than 100 million cells per year by the end of 2020, the company is now planning to further increase production capacities to more than 150 million cells per year by 2022.
VARTA raises €104M to expand production capacities
June 14, 2019
VARTA AG has successfully concluded its capital increase for the expansion of production capacities for lithium-ion batteries.
VARTA to expand production capacity for lithium-ion batteries
June 05, 2019
The company says that it is expanding its production capacities further, this time to above 80 million cells per year in 2020, and is planning an additional expansion to well above 100 million cells per year in the following year.
VARTA AG buys back its consumer batteries business
May 29, 2019
Battery manufacturer VARTA AG has signed an agreement to acquire the Europe-based VARTA Consumer Batteries business (VARTA Consumer) from US-based Energizer Holdings, Inc.
Q&A on Wireless Charging
June 15, 2018
The primary goal in any wireless power design is to guarantee delivery of the required power under worst-case power transfer conditions. However, it is equally important to avoid thermal and electrical overstress in the receiver during best-case conditions.
Arrow and Varta Microbattery enter new EMEA agreement
December 11, 2014
Arrow Electronics has entered a new agreement with Varta Microbattery, a manufacturer of retail and OEM batteries that has been operating for more than 125 years.
List: 60 power electronics transactions in 2007
February 11, 2008
There were 60 completed power electronics transactions in 2007, 76% higher than the 34 recorded in 2006 and more than six times the number of deals in 2004. Transactions doubled in Q4 to 25 versus the 13 recorded in both Q2 and Q3 as firms pushed to close by year end.
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