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History
FIAMM Energy Technology is a multinational company engaged in the production and distribution of batteries
and accumulators for motor vehicles and for industrial use born following the separation from FIAMM Group of
the business of automotive batteries and industrial batteries with lead-acid technology.
To be closer to the needs of customers FIAMM Energy Technology has numerous commercial and technical
branches (in Italy, Germany, UK, Slovakia, France, USA, Spain, Dubai, Singapore and China to name a few) and
a wide network of importers and distributors and operates with a staff of one thousand employees.

1942

Establishment of FIAMM(Fabbrica Italiana Accumulatori Motocarri Montecchio, i.e. Italian Factory of Tricar
Batteries in Montecchio).
The production focuses on electric traction and automotive starter batteries.

1950

FIAMM attends motor shows together with the major car manufacturers
FIAMM attends motor shows together with the major car manufacturers.
A FIAMM battery is fitted in the Ferrari that wins the Mille Miglia race in 1950. The first OE supply for a major brand
is for Innocenti’s Lambretta.

1970

In the spare parts market, batteries for motorbikes begin to be produced in addition to those for cars and lorries. FIAMM
becomes the original equipment supplier for the most important European car manufacturers. In the stationary
battery sector, the company can boast major operators such as SIP and Enel among its customers.

1980

FIAMM starts exporting stationary batteries to the USA and enters the two main European markets with
FIAMMGermany and FIAMM France. It continues to present itself in the world of sports in Rally, F1, Formula Indy,
Paris Dakar and Offshore.

1990
The Company appoints a new generation of professional management.

2000

Opening of new plants abroad, acquisition of multiple battery distributors across Europe and significant investments
in technology.

2017

Hitachi Chemical acquires the 51% of the shares of FIAMM Energy Technology S.p.A.

2020

Showa Denko acquires 100% of Hitachi Chemical’s shares which from October 1st changes its name to Showa Denko
Materials Co.

2022
 The company celebrates its 80th anniversary by continuing to research and develop innovative technologies that
meet the need for energy storage for tomorrow's mobility and uninterrupted power supply.

Headquarters
FIAMM Energy Technology S.p.A.
Viale Europa, 75
36075 Montecchio Maggiore (VI) - Italy
Tel. +39 0444 709311
Fax +39 0444 709445

FIAMM Energy Technology S.p.A. Viale Europa, 75 Montecchio Maggiore 36075 (VI) – Italy Tel. +39 0444 709311 – Fax +39 0444
709445
Tax Code VAT Code 04040310247 Trade Register of Vicenza 04040310247 Paid-in Capital 65.300.000,00 Euro – R.E.A. VI-374092
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