Jointly developed with Trigona Fuel Cell Components and Grundstücksverwaltung Rheinufer, the Budenheim facility will manufacture newly developed, low-PGM-loaded catalyst-coated membranes (CCMs) for proton exchange membrane (PEM) water electrolysis and fuel cell applications. These CCMs form a key functional part of PEM stacks, enabling improved performance and reduced costs. The site has gigawatt-scale production capacity to serve the global PEM electrolyzer market.
ECMS said the investment marks a significant step in advancing its circular solutions for the hydrogen economy. The company’s hydrogen business operates globally, with activities in Europe, North America, and Asia. By increasing production of advanced PEM components, ECMS aims to support the scaling of green hydrogen generation and contribute to decarbonizing the energy sector.
“Officially opening the Budenheim site is a critical step in our hydrogen business strategy and contribution to the green hydrogen economy,” said Tim Ingle, Senior Vice President of Precious Metal Services and Recycling at ECMS. “This investment allows ECMS to expand its capabilities in precious metals, catalysts, and recycling, solidifying our position as an integrated, end-to-end solution provider for our customers across the entire PEM technologies value chain.”
Saeed Alerasool, Senior Vice President of Research, Development, and Application at ECMS, added: “It’s great to see our precious metal, catalysis, and coating competencies come to life in Budenheim. We continue to use our expertise to develop next-generation, high-performance products at reduced cost to meet industry needs and support the global energy transition.”
The facility is located on an existing industrial site in the Rhein-Main metropolitan area, providing a strategic position for supplying European and international hydrogen markets.
