Upcell Alliance, a prominent non-profit organization focusing on advancing the battery manufacturing ecosystem, has unveiled TOGETHER, a collaborative consortium aimed at accelerating the establishment of battery gigafactories worldwide.
This initiative is designed to unite industrial partners across the battery value chain, including cell manufacturing, pack assembly, process equipment optimization, and recycling, to offer comprehensive and adaptable turnkey solutions to battery producers globally.
North American Expansion
Coinciding with the launch of TOGETHER, Upcell Alliance is expanding its reach to North America and will host its first Upcell North America event in Reno, Nevada, on October 24th, 2025.
At this event, Giacomo Del Panta, President of TOGETHER, will introduce the consortium to industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers influencing the future trajectory of battery manufacturing in the region.
A Comprehensive Approach to Battery Manufacturing
TOGETHER was developed to bring the Upcell Turnkey Solutions initiative to fruition. Supported by a network of over 150 members, the consortium guarantees full value chain coverage, equipping stakeholders with a practical and efficient model to meet the growing demands of the battery sector.
It employs a supplier-agnostic approach in selecting partners, relying on end-user feedback and performance-based benchmarks.
Key Value Proposition
TOGETHER’s neutral and independent process for selecting suppliers is transparent
The consortium offers customizable, scalable turnkey solutions that range from a single production line to an entire factory setup. It assumes full responsibility for the sourcing, installation, and commissioning of process machinery and infrastructure.
TOGETHER’s neutral and independent process for selecting suppliers is transparent and based on objective criteria and customer feedback. Moreover, the consortium's model minimizes bureaucracy and enhances efficiency by streamlining collaboration, expediting decision-making, and ensuring scalable execution.
Giacomo Del Panta remarked on the innovative nature of this initiative, stating, “TOGETHER represents a new way of building battery independence. It’s a pragmatic and collaborative platform that enables us to combine our strengths, win projects, and prove that European and global automation providers can lead in this dynamic and fast-growing market.”
Emphasizing the collaborative ethos of the initiative, Claude Laperiere, President of Upcell Alliance, noted, “The key is in the name. We can only succeed if we do it together.”
Upcell Alliance, a major non-profit association dedicated to advancing the battery manufacturing ecosystem, has launched TOGETHER, an open and collaborative consortium built to accelerate the global deployment of battery gigafactories.
TOGETHER unites a network of industrial partners across the battery value chain, from cell manufacturing to pack assembly, process equipment optimization and recycling, to deliver complete and adaptable turnkey solutions to battery manufacturers around the world.
Expanding to North America
In tandem, the Alliance is expanding to North America and will hold its inaugural Upcell North America event in Reno, Nevada, on October 24th, 2025. During the event, Giacomo Del Panta, President of TOGETHER, will present the consortium to the leaders, innovators, and decision-makers who are shaping the future of battery manufacturing in North America.
TOGETHER was created to operationalize the Upcell Turnkey Solutions initiative. Backed by Upcell’s growing ecosystem of 150+ members, TOGETHER ensures complete coverage of the value chain, empowering stakeholders with a pragmatic and efficient framework to meet the accelerating demands of the battery industry.
Supplier-agnostic approach
Indeed, the consortium introduces a supplier-agnostic approach to partner selection, guided by end user input and performance-based criteria. With its modular engagement model, ranging from consultancy to full project management, TOGETHER seeks to streamline collaboration, enable faster decision-making, and promote scalable execution.
Key Value Proposition:
- Open Consortium: Delivers flexible, adaptable and scalable turnkey solutions from a single production line to an entire factory, with full responsibility for successfully sourcing, installing, and commissioning process machinery and infrastructure
- Neutral & Independent: Supplier selection through a transparent process, based on objective criteria and end-user input
- Flexible & Scalable: Customers can select different levels of involvement, from consultancy to full project management
- Less Bureaucracy, more efficiency: A pragmatic consortium model that accelerates decision-making while ensuring accountability
- Complete Coverage: Expertise spanning the entire value chain, supported by UPCELL’s community of 150+ members
Giacomo Del Panta, President of TOGETHER and Chief Customer Management Officer at Comau said: “TOGETHER represents a new way of building battery independence. It’s a pragmatic and collaborative platform that enables us to combine our strengths, win projects, and prove that European and global automation providers can lead in this dynamic and fast-growing market.”
Claude Laperiere, President of Upcell Alliance, emphasized the importance of the collective effort, “The key is in the name. We can only succeed if we do it together."
