Blog Category: News
Cleantech to the Nordics
De Soto, Kansas – July 14, 2025 — Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd., a core company of the Panasonic Group, has officially launched mass production at its new state-of-the-art electric vehicle (EV) battery facility in De Soto, Kansas. This milestone marks a significant expansion of Panasonic’s U.S. manufacturing footprint and a major step forward in the global transition to sustainable transportation. The De Soto factory, located just outside Kansas City, is now one of the largest automotive battery plants in North America. Built on a sprawling 300-acre site—equivalent to more than 225 American football fields—the facility is designed to produce Panasonic’s advanced 2170 cylindrical lithium-ion batteries, with a planned annual production capacity of approximately 32 gigawatt-hours (GWh).
Trade Update July #3: Panasonic, DP World, Ireland, Turkey Georgia
De Soto, Kansas – July 14, 2025 — Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd., a core company of the Panasonic Group, has officially launched mass production at its new state-of-the-art electric vehicle (EV) battery facility in De Soto, Kansas. This milestone marks a significant expansion of Panasonic’s U.S. manufacturing footprint and a major step forward in the global transition to sustainable transportation. The De Soto factory, located just outside Kansas City, is now one of the largest automotive battery plants in North America. Built on a sprawling 300-acre site—equivalent to more than 225 American football fields—the facility is designed to produce Panasonic’s advanced 2170 cylindrical lithium-ion batteries, with a planned annual production capacity of approximately 32 gigawatt-hours (GWh).
Trade Update July #2: Maersk, Wrisk, Groq, MeetEngland
Global logistics giant A.P. Moller – Maersk has officially launched a state-of-the-art packing and cold chain logistics hub in Olmos, Peru, marking a significant expansion of its operations in Latin America. Strategically located in the Lambayeque region—one of Peru’s most dynamic agricultural zones—the new facility is poised to transform the country’s agro-export landscape.
Trade Update July #1: Dynisma, Jabil, London, Mercosur FTA, Ireland
Bristol-based Dynisma, a cutting-edge racing simulator company trusted by Formula 1 giants Ferrari and McLaren, has landed a €10.7 million export contract, marking a major milestone in its global expansion. Founded in 2017 by former F1 driving simulation engineer Ash Warne, Dynisma has rapidly become a leader in high-fidelity motion simulation technology. The company’s simulators are renowned for their ultra-low latency and high bandwidth, offering an unmatched level of realism for motorsport teams and automotive manufacturers alike.
INVITATION: Networking Dinner with North American companies in the field of hydrogen technologies and applications 14th of October at 7pm
Register free for the artificial intelligence Brittelstand in Bremen. INVITATION: ‘Brittelstand’ with British AI companies and networking dinner DATE: Wednesday 12th June TIME: 6-10pm LOCATION: Digital Hub Industry Konrad-Zuse-Straße 6a, 28359 Bremen, Germany WHO SHOULD ATTEND: German companies working in or with an interest in artificial intelligence. For example, automotive, manufacturing, aerospace, medical, automation, robotics COST: Free
Einladung: Networking-Events in Braunschweig und Osnabrück mit amerikanischen Automotive-Unternehmen
Luft- und Raumfahrtunternehmen, die Interesse an Kooperationen mit nordamerikanischen Unternehmen haben.
Einladung: Networking Lunch mit amerikanischen und kanadischen Luft- und Raumfahrtunternehmen
Luft- und Raumfahrtunternehmen, die Interesse an Kooperationen mit nordamerikanischen Unternehmen haben.
USA Canada Business Delegation Tour to Northern Germany: Hydrogen technologies and applications
From June 10th – 13th 2024, Trade Horizons Limited, on behalf of Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI) and Bremeninvest – the international brand of Bremen’s Economic Development (WFB Wirtschaftsförderung Bremen GmbH), is organising a Trade Mission to the German Federal State of Bremen. The UK delegation will benefit from the Bremen AI Days and take part of the programme focusing on high-tech companies and B2B networking.
INVITATION: Networking Dinner with British AI Companies
Register free for the artificial intelligence Brittelstand in Bremen. INVITATION: ‘Brittelstand’ with British AI companies and networking dinner DATE: Wednesday 12th June TIME: 6-10pm LOCATION: Digital Hub Industry Konrad-Zuse-Straße 6a, 28359 Bremen, Germany WHO SHOULD ATTEND: German companies working in or with an interest in artificial intelligence. For example, automotive, manufacturing, aerospace, medical, automation, robotics COST: Free
Industry 4.0 & Advanced Manufacturing – Chicago & San Francisco
From May 13-17, Trade Horizons is hosting a delegation of innovative German Industry 4.0 and Advanced Manufacturing companies to Chicago and San Francisco. The companies are visiting the regions to learn about the sectors in the United States, share their technology and develop strategic relationships with relevant companies.
