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Cabot Corporation Signs Multi-Year Supply Agreement with PowerCo SE, a Battery Manufacturing Subsidiary of Volkswagen Group
Agreement includes supply of Cabot’s conductive carbons and dispersions for lithium-ion battery applications BOSTON, Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT), a global leader in specialty chemicals and performance materials, today announced it has signed a multi-year supply agreement with PowerCo SE, a leading European original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in the electric vehicle (EV) battery sector. This agreement marks a significant milestone in Cabot’s strategic growth
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