LionVolt took over AMTE in Thurso in February 2024. LionVolt planned to repurpose the Thurso facility to produce its own innovative 3D solid-state batteries, which promise high performance and fast charging The battery sector requires long-term, patient capital.

24/2/2025 : Electronics & Related

LionVolt in Thurso Driving Innovation in Next-Generation Battery Technology

LionVolt, a leader in 3D metal anode architecture, is advancing energy storage solutions with groundbreaking technology that enhances battery energy density, accelerates charging speeds, and supports electrification across EVs, consumer wearables, and hybrid flight. Following a €15 million investment and the acquisition of a battery cell pilot production plant in Thurso, the company is expanding its production capacity and driving technological advancements in Scotland.

20/6/2021 : Electronics & Related

Biden-harris Administration 100-day Battery Supply Chain Review - USA Gets Ready For Huge Investments In Batteries - UK Should Be Doing The Same

On 8th June 2021 an outline of what the USA is going to do regarding battery production to take account of the move to green energy and carbon reduction in coming years was published. The sums of money required for the capital investment are huge and the paper outlines why the USA is going to do this.

18/6/2021 : Electronics & Related

Cobalt In EV Batteries? The Story Of Cobalt & Its Importance To Batteries & Electric Cars

Cobalt has hit the headlines in recent years in relation to its role in batteries and reports of controversial mining, but how much do you really know about it? It's been with us for thousands of years but as the world becomes more electrified our interest in this chemical element has grown. Cobalt plays a key part in Lithium-Ion batteries which can be found in pretty much anything electrical we use from hearing aids to electric cars.

21/4/2018 : Other Professional Services

Wick Technology Firm KP Technology Ltd Wins 2018 Queens Award for Innovation

KP Technology is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a Queen's Award for Enterprise in Innovation, the UK's most prestigious business accolade, for its pioneering development of an air photoemission system (APS) for materials analysis. This invention uses ultraviolet light to measure intrinsic energy levels of electronic materials.

12/12/2017 : Other Professional Services

Kp Technology Wins Rural Business Of The Year At The Amazon Growing Business Awards 2017

KP Technology was awarded "Rural Business of the Year" at the Amazon Growing Business Awards Ceremony last night in London recognising our 'truly global business'. Professor Baikie, Founder and CEO of KP Technology, speaking from the Materials Research Society Conference in Boston USA, said "We are very proud to win this national award against stiff competition.

16/6/2015 : Engineering & Metal Goods

Enterprise Engineering Services Gains Prestigious Welding Accreditation

International engineering firm Enterprise Engineering Services (EES), which has a base in Caithness, is one of the first fabrication companies to achieve the Welding Fabricator Certification Scheme accreditation, BS EN ISO 3834. This demonstrates EES' capabilities for high integrity welding.

9/4/2014 : Other Professional Services

Caithness firm sets sights on space with NASA order

An award-winning Caithness company which develops cutting edge scientific equipment used across the globe has received a significant new order from the US Government space agency. KP Technology Ltd, based in Wick, has received an order from NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) for its Kelvin Probe system.

6/3/2014 : Advisory / Counseling Services

New investment in Caithness battery power

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) Chief Executive Alex Paterson has been visiting a Thurso factory where two battery manufacturing firms are powering ahead under new ownership. HIE has supported the smooth change-over for new investors at AGM Batteries and ABSL Power Solutions, which were previously owned by US-based multinational Enersys Inc.

24/4/2013 : Other Professional Services

Scottish Parliament Mention For Wick firm K P Technology

Highlands & Islands businesses noted in Queens Awards. Highland and Islands Labour MSP David Stewart has congratulated the Highlands and Islands businesses who have been given the Queens Award designed to recognise outstanding business practice.