(336) 660-7377
(336) 660-7377
EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY. UNWAVERING RELIABILITY. BOLD INNOVATION.
At FTBC, our mission is powered by embracing the “spirit of challenge” and aligning our values through our manufacturing endeavors. We push boundaries, embrace innovation, and actively explore new technologies and sustainable practices – all while continuously striving to refine our manufacturing processes.
Noriyuki Dan
President of FTBC
In manufacturing, the quality of production technologies is an extremely important factor. Fortunately, FTBC has unrivaled technology and equipment for manufacturing lithium battery cases and covers. However, it is undoubtedly our team members who will master these technologies to pave the way to the future. FTBC places emphasis on team member-centered management and wants to continue developing our company together with our team members.
Challenge the limits, inspire change, and be a part of making a meaningful difference. If this sounds like something that energizes you, join our manufacturing team. Together, we can shape the future of manufacturing, empower leadership & peers, and leave a lasting, positive impact.
Beyond the battery
With a steadfast focus on a sustainable future, we embrace change and challenges as catalysts for progress. Through ethical production practices, commitment to quality, and dedication to innovation, we empower our team members to leverage our comprehensive manufacturing capabilities so they can leave a positive impact for the next generation.
The FTBC manufacturing facility is scheduled to be completed in 2024, with mass production of millions of units a month starting in 2025.
Founded in 1959, FUJI SPRINGS brings technical expertise and a significant Japanese market share for prismatic aluminum cell cases and cell covers. Toyota Tsusho America, Inc. (TAI), established in 1961, will utilize their global network in tandem with their robust sales and procurement capabilities to maximize the reach of FTBC.
FTBC will support the automotive battery supply chain and ensure a stable supply of prismatic aluminum cell cases & covers to further the expansion of electric vehicles. With a long-term vision of carbon neutrality, this joint venture will play a key role in supporting the demand and products that are necessary to implement sustainable transportation solutions.
As electric vehicles (EVs) become increasingly more mainstream, the demand for automotive batteries is continuously rising. While there are three main types of batteries–prismatic, cylindrical, and laminated (pouch)– U.S. battery manufacturers currently focus on cylindrical and laminated batteries. This left a large gap in the market for a dependable and experienced supplier who could make aluminum cases for prismatic batteries–until now.
FUJI SPRINGS CO., Inc. (FUJI SPRINGS) and Toyota Tsusho America, Inc. (TAI) saw the opportunity to satisfy this industry gap and entered into a joint venture, FUJIHATSU & TOYOTSU Battery Components, North Carolina LLC (FTBC). The creation of this merger means FTBC can manufacture and sell prismatic aluminum cell cases and cell covers with discharge valves to meet the increasing demand for automotive batteries of EVs like hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs).
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Noriyuki Dan
President of FTBC
Hello everyone. I am Noriyuki Dan, CEO of FTBC.
FTBC is a brand-new company, established on July 3, 2023. With our team members’ dedication, we were able to build a framework of the company. In June 2024, our first equipment line was successfully installed, and in July of 2024, we started trial for mass production and began shipping our products to the customer. Our standard operations are scheduled to begin March 2025.
In manufacturing, the quality of production technologies is an extremely important factor. Fortunately, FTBC has unrivaled technology and equipment for manufacturing lithium battery cases and covers. However, it is undoubtedly our team members who will master these technologies to pave the way to the future. Based on our management philosophy of “contributing to the future of the earth by pursuing customer, society, and employee satisfaction through a virtuous cycle of self-realization,” FTBC places emphasis on team member-centered management and wants to continue developing our company together with our team members.
By establishing a corporate culture that encourages “continuous self-realization”, we aim to become a company where all employees can be proud to work at FTBC. We also believe that by passing on the self-realization they have achieved by supporting FTBC to the next generation, we strive to create a continuous development. These continuous efforts will make FTBC an indispensable company.
If you are interested in FTBC and want to be part of our successes, we invite you to join us in shaping the future. We look forward to working with you. Welcome to FTBC!
FTBC strives to continually improve upon an Environmental Management System (“EMS”) that is committed to minimizing the internal and external environmental impacts of our activities, products, and services. As part of our commitment to ongoing improvement, we will:
(1) Indefinitely evolve our EMS
(2) Commit to transparency with ongoing training and communication
(3) Instill processes that protect the environment and prevent pollution
(4) Promote activities, products, and services that prevent pollution
(5) Monitor objectives and progress towards our environmental sustainability goals within FTBC
(6) Comply with legal requirements and all other compliance obligations
(7) Maintain a safe working environment