Valeo joins hands with FUCHS to co-develop thermal management solutions

Published: Dec 21, 2023 18:05 (GMT+8)
Source: gasgoo
On December 19, French automotive supplier Valeo and FUCHS Lubricants China Ltd. signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Shashi district, Jingzhou city, establishing a long-term and comprehensive ...

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- On December 19, French automotive supplier Valeo and FUCHS Lubricants China Ltd. ("FUCHS") signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Shashi district, Jingzhou city, establishing a long-term and comprehensive strategic partnership, according to a post on FUCHS’ WeChat account. The collaboration aims to develop thermal management solutions for battery energy storage and data center applications, with a specific focus on advancing immersion cooling technology.

FUCHS, a global lubrication expert, boasts extensive technical expertise, a mature R&D system, and a professional R&D team. Collaborating closely with its clients, FUCHS provides customized R&D services. Valeo, as a global leader in the thermal management sector, has expanded the application of its innovative technologies beyond the automotive domain.

Through the newly formed partnership, FUCHS and Valeo will reach consensus on various aspects, including products, thermal management systems, and market applications, exploring deep cooperation to deliver high-quality technology, products, and services to customers in the energy storage and data center sectors.

The signing of this agreement further strengthens the leading positions of both companies in the thermal management field, opening up more development opportunities, said FUCHS. In the future, FUCHS and Valeo will complement each other's strengths, share resources, and lay a solid foundation for innovative development, jointly creating broader development prospects.

Thierry Berger, vice president of China Operations, Valeo Thermal System, stated, "With the century-long professional experience and technological innovation advantages, Valeo holds a leading position in the thermal management field. Through this collaboration, leveraging each other's strengths, we will provide safe and efficient thermal management solutions for customers in China's battery energy storage and data center sectors. Together, we aim to promote the development of immersion cooling technology and build a more sustainable future ecosystem."

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