Mobile Applications for a Global, Sustainable Hydrogen Economy
With regulatory approvals now in place, Chemours and BWT officially launch THE Mobility F.C. Membranes Company GmbH – A BWT Chemours Company
The Chemours Company (“Chemours”) (NYSE: CC), a global chemistry company with leading market positions in Titanium Technologies, Thermal & Specialized Solutions, and Advanced Performance Materials, today announced the requisite European Commission and the People's Republic of China State Administration for Market regulatory approvals are now in place to launch operations at its joint venture with BWT FUMATECH Mobility GmbH, known as THE Mobility F.C. Membranes Company GmbH – A BWT Chemours Company. FUMATECH BWT GmbH is an established player in multiple hydrogen markets focused on membrane manufacturing in the field of fuel cell technology.
The 50-50 joint venture focuses on integrating the unique capabilities, resources, and technological expertise of each company to elevate and accelerate the capacity to manufacture fuel cell and humidifier membranes for mobility applications for long-term customers. By leveraging the best of each partner's complementary assets, THE Mobility F.C. Membranes Company GmbH – A BWT Chemours Company will expedite the supply of HDFC membranes to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), helping to meet the demand for these membranes that are critical to fully scaling the global hydrogen economy.
Chemours and BWT FUMATECH have more than 85 years of experience in fuel cell innovation. Chemours inventor of Nafion™ ion exchange membranes, dispersions, and resins, which are fundamental to the hydrogen economy — possesses deep expertise in producing the building blocks of high-performance membranes. The company also maintains an ongoing commitment to responsible manufacturing, minimizing the environmental impacts of its operations and driving long-term sustainability goals. Located in Germany, THE Mobility F.C. Membranes Company – A BWT Chemours Company will cooperate with FUMATECH BWT GmbH — a subsidiary of the private, Austrian-based BWT Group — and its existing production technology and line operations to use Chemours Nafion™ ion exchange materials in creating industry-leading end-product membranes.
"Our joint venture with FUMATECH BWT GmbH and the BWT Group will enable solutions to support the future of clean energy and the transition to global decarbonization, and we couldn't be more excited to start our journey."
Gerardo Familiar, President of Advanced Performance Materials at The Chemours Company
"With this joint venture, we of course have a big vision for accelerating the availability of resources necessary to empower more people, industries, and businesses to fully embrace a cleaner future."
Andreas Weissenbacher, CEO of BWT
THE Mobility F.C. Membranes Company will supply fuel cell and humidifier membranes to the European Union, the United States, Japan, China, and Korea, enabling downstream customers to accelerate conversion to green, hydrogen-powered heavy-duty transportation, driving green goals and sustainable policy frameworks in the E.U., the U.S. and elsewhere. With regulatory approvals in place the joint venture can now officially begin operation creating fuel cells and humidifier membranes for the mobility market.