Our History – LEOCH EUROPE BATTERY

1999
Company Establishment
LEOCH International Technology Limited, was founded in 1999. The company’s headquarters is in Shenzhen City, China’s first economic zone, where many high-end technology enterprises are based.
2000
The foundation of LEOCH U.S.A subsidiary
The first subsidiary of the Group, Leoch Battery Corporation, based in Los Angeles California, starts its operation.

2000
2003
Jiangsu manufacturing plant and R&D center
A new manufacturing plant was established in Jiangsu province of China, with a total area of 200K sq.m. and 27 production lines. Today, the annual production capacity of the factory is approximately 2.9GVAH/year.
2005
Zhaoqing manufacturing plant
Located in the Zhaoqing city of Guangdong province, the factory produces mainly industrial and Automotive batteries with annual production capacity 3.3GVAH/year and 12 production lines.

2005
2008
Anhui manufacturing plant
Founded in 2008 with 15 production lines producing mainly automotive and industrial batteries, the factory’s annual production capacity exceeds 280MVAH/year.
2010
LEOCH “on board” of the HK Stock Exchange
A significant milestone in LEOCH history, since the company was listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.
At the same year, new subsidiaries in the United Kingdom (LEOCH UK LTD.) and Singapore (LEOCH International Holding PTE. LTD.) are founded.

2010
2011
Lithium new assembly line in Zhaoqing factory
LEOCH expands its business by operating the 1st assembly line for Lithium – Ion batteries.
A new manufacturing plant starts its operation in Shah Alam, Malaysia with production lines for industrial batteries.
2012
Sri Lanka manufacturing plant
LEOCH goes beyond its borders for the 2nd time, introducing the new industrial plant in Hambantota province of Sri Lanka. The annual production capacity is 180MVAH/year, in a total area of 12K sq.m., and 2 production lines for industrial batteries.
Two new R&D centers are established in Anhui and Jiangsu factories. In particular, the new R&D center in Jiangsu focus on Lead Carbon battery technology development.

2012
2014
The second factory in Malaysia starts its operation
Located in Jenjarom in a total area of 24K sq.m. and 3 production lines, the factory produces mainly industrial batteries and its annual production capacity exceeds 440MVAH/year
2015
LEOCH EUROPE is founded
LEOCH “lands” in the demanding EMEA region and establishes the new subsidiary to promote and strengthen its presence throughout the region.
The company also expands its business in the developing and promising market of India by introducing a new subsidiary as well as a new manufacturing plant for industrial and motorcycle batteries.

2015
2018
Establishment of 3 new subsidiaries in Europe
Having already introduced LEOCH EUROPE S.A. as the headquarters of EMEA region, 3 new subsidiaries are established.
LEOCH France SAS based in Aubergenville, France, LEOCH Nordeuropa GmbH based in Padeborn, Germany and LEOCH Italy Srl. based in Milano, Italy
2019
New manufacturing plants in Vietnam and Anhui China
LEOCH announced the operation of two new manufacturing facilities at the beginning of 2019.

The state-of-the-art Lithium-Ion factory in Anhui province of China, covers an area of 1.5mil. sq.m with 3 production lines. The investment exceeds 168.3mil. US$ and the annual production capacity reaches 4GWh/year.

The Vietnam factory, an investment of 39mil. US$, has 9 production lines for industrial, automotive and motive power batteries and an annual production capacity of 1.8GVAH/year.

2019