Deere's new facility will manufacture battery-powered electric components in Knoxville.

Deere will construct a 115,000-square-foot facility.Manufacturing plantto expand production of Kreisel Electric products. The new facility will be located in Knowsville, North Carolina, where the company already manufacturesexcavator。

John Deere acquired a majority stake in Kreisel in 2022, a company that manufactureselectric vehicleand fixed systemsBatteryTechnology and comprehensive Level 3 chargingSolutionsAccording to Deere & Company, the planned production facility will support a production capacity of up to 2 GWh. The plant is expected to commence production in 2025.

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Jennifer Preston, Global Director of Electric Powertrains at John Deere and Chief Executive Officer of Kreisel, stated in a release: “Our customers face challenges demanding their operations be more resilient than ever before. We are designing the technological innovations they will rely upon to achieve this. John Deere is expanding its capabilities in partnership with Kreisel."ElectrificationProduct portfolio, to include more scalable solutions to meet a broader range of customer application requirements.” 

The company stated that this new facility will support increased production capacity to serve the North American off-highway market. John Deere has also equipped its Sarran plant in France with a facility enabling battery production; this site serves as the primary European manufacturing location for John Deere engines.

The new factory will be equipped to produce Kreisel battery pack designs and CHIMERO. chargerequipment, reinforcing its commitment to helping John Deere and original equipment manufacturers navigate the rapidly changing electrification landscape.

Pierre Guyot, Senior Vice President of John Deere Power Systems and Chairman of Kreisel, stated: “As demand for electric solutions continues to grow, this strategic investment in enhancing production capacity will help cement our position as an international leader in battery technology. With the off-highway equipment market evolving, we are prioritising the development of a robust charging ecosystem and battery portfolio to support and sustain the long-term adoption of electrification across diverse applications.” 

Source: John Deere