SK On's Hungary Plant Earns Ford 'Q1' Certification, Proving Quality Competitiveness in Just Two Years of Mass Production

Awarded Ford's Highest Quality Certification
Hungarian Production Capacity Reaches 47.5 GWh Per Year

SK On's Ivanchasi plant in Hungary has received the top-tier quality certification from global automaker Ford.

Kim Seongsik, Head of SK On Europe (left), is pictured on the 6th (local time) holding the 'Q1' certification plaque together with Ford officials at the SK On plant in Ivancsa, Fejer County, Hungary. SK On

On October 6 (local time), SK On announced on the 7th that it held a Ford 'Q1 Award' ceremony at its Ivanchasi plant in Hungary, where it was presented with the Q1 certification.

The Ford Q1 Award is a quality certification presented to outstanding facilities among component and raw material suppliers. It comprehensively evaluates production technology, product quality, quality improvement efforts, and manufacturing and quality control systems.

The Ivanchasi plant obtained the certification roughly two years after commencing mass production in the second quarter of 2024.

SK On underwent Ford’s evaluation process from the end of last year through the first half of this year. Ford highly appreciated SK On for establishing a management system that prevents the delivery of defective products and identifies and improves potential quality risks in advance.

The Ivanchasi plant is SK On’s third battery production base established in Hungary after the Komarom Plant 1 and 2. Its annual production capacity is 30 GWh. Combined with Komarom Plant 1's 7.5 GWh and Plant 2's 10 GWh, SK On's total battery manufacturing capacity in Hungary amounts to 47.5 GWh per year.

Sungshik Kim, head of SK On’s Europe division, said, “Winning the Q1 Award is the result of our headquarters and local members prioritizing quality above all else,” and added, “We will enhance our manufacturing and quality competitiveness through continuous improvement and proactive quality management.”

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