Joining forces for a brighter future: Leoch International acquires 70% stakes in Guangdong Yuasa

Leoch International Technology Limited officially completed the acquisition of a 70% stake in Yuasa Battery (Guangdong) Co., Ltd, today. The handover ceremony was attended by Ms. Helen Hong, Executive Director and Chief Investment Officer of Leoch International, and Mr. Seiki Sakamoto, General Manager of Guangdong Yuasa.

Mr. Seiki Sakamoto expressed his excitement about the collaboration, marking the beginning of a new chapter for Guangdong Yuasa. He emphasized on his strong dedication to achieving shared goals.

Ms. Helen Hong highlighted Leoch International’s commitment to leveraging the strengths of both companies to shape a successful future together.

Established in 1996, Yuasa Battery (Guangdong) Co., Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary authorized by GS Yuasa Corporation operating in mainland China, managing the sales of NP, NPL, UXL, and other valve-regulated lead-acid battery series. These VRLA batteries embody GS Yuasa’s manufacturing expertise for over a century. With a quality policy of “Selling products that can be trusted and satisfied by customers,” Guangdong Yuasa has established itself as a trusted partner across diverse industries.

This acquisition marks a significant milestone for Leoch International. Guangdong Yuasa’s strong reputation in data centers, the power sector, and UPS systems aligns perfectly with Leoch International’s strategic vision. With the support of Leoch International and GS Yuasa, Guangdong Yuasa is poised for an even brighter future, driving innovation and excellence in the battery industry.

About LEOCH:

LEOCH operates on a global market, with subsidiaries and sales offices in every region.

LEOCH NORDEUROPA GmbH, a subsidiary of LEOCH International Holdings Pte Ltd, was established in 2018 aiming to expand LEOCH development activities to DACH countries by working closely with major OE manufactures, distributors and service providers as well as B2B customers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

LEOCH mainly produces reserve power batteries, SLI batteries and motive power batteries covering a wide range of critical applications for a broad spectrum of industries, including Telecommunications, UPS Systems, Renewable Energy, IT, Power and Distribution Material Handling and Logistics, Leisure & Mobility, Transportation, etc.

LEOCH maintains ten (10) regional manufacturing plants located in PRC, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, India and Vietnam currently employing more than 12,000 people. LEOCH factories cover an area of more than 1 mil. sq.m. The 105 production lines and related testing equipment together with three (3) dedicated battery research and development centers constitute a strong and advanced manufacturing, research and development enterprise.

LEOCH is the No. 1 lead acid exporter in China for the last 6 years, selling products to over 100 countries in the world while its annual turnover exceeds 1,4bil. US$ and has an annual production capacity of over 20GVAh / year.

Media Contact

Elia Mitropoulou
Email: elia.mitropoulou@leoch.com
Tel.: (+30) 210 5760318
LEOCH EUROPE S.A. (EMEA region headquarters)
5, Filikon Str.
121 31 Athens Greece