| "Korea's First LFP Battery to Obtain KC Certification"

Remplir, a domestic manufacturer of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) prismatic batteries and batteries for high-power drones, is emerging as a key player in the domestic battery supply chain.

The company is the first in Korea to obtain KC certification for LFP batteries, and demand for domestically produced batteries is rapidly growing, particularly in the heavy equipment, drone, and energy sectors.

Founded in 2019, Remplir operates a 100MWh mass production plant and has established a system that handles the entire process, from electrode manufacturing to final cell production, in Korea. Based on its domestically produced LFP prismatic batteries and high-power drone batteries, the company is targeting the electrification of heavy equipment (excavators, forklifts, etc.), industrial and military ESS, and drone battery markets. Remplir is continuing its technological development with the goal of ensuring safety and self-sufficiency in the electrification sector.

Currently, Remplir is in supply discussions with domestic companies in the heavy equipment, drone, and energy sectors. In the heavy equipment and logistics industries, safety and lifespan are considered key factors, leading to growing interest in high-safety LFP batteries. With the global shift away from China intensifying, particularly in the US and Europe, supply discussions are also underway with overseas companies.

A key characteristic of Remplir's products is that they are entirely produced domestically. The company prioritizes safety and focuses on technological advancements. Building on its domestic supply chain, the company aims to establish a competitive "Korean battery" brand in the global market.

A Remplir representative stated, "While demand in the domestic LFP market has been steady, supply has largely relied on Chinese products. By providing a stable supply of highly reliable LFP prismatic batteries and drone batteries designed and manufactured in Korea, we will reduce dependence on industrial sites and contribute to the establishment of a self-reliant supply chain."

The company added, "With the growing movement to reduce supply chain risks overseas, we are expanding discussions with global customers. We will continue to strengthen our technology and production capabilities to ensure that domestic battery brands remain competitive in the global market."

Reporter Jeong Jin peng1@asiae.co.kr