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New BAT member: MCG

26 May, 2025

MCG joins the Battery Cluster to strengthen the competitiveness of the national industry in the battery value chain.

We are pleased to announce the membership of MCG – Manuel da Conceição Graça in the Battery Cluster, starting in the second quarter of 2025. This integration represents a significant step in strengthening the Portuguese ecosystem linked to the battery sector and the energy transition.

With over 70 years of history and a strong international presence, MCG is a national reference in the fields of mobility, energy, and high-engineering metal components, combining robust industrial capacity with a culture of continuous innovation and technological investment. Through its business units – MCG Automotive, MCG Industry, and MCG Transportation – the company has developed highly specialized solutions that respond to the demands of strategic sectors undergoing transformation.

MCG’s participation in the Battery Cluster reinforces our mission to promote collaboration between companies, R&D centers, and public and private entities, aiming to build a strong, competitive, and sustainable national sector in the field of batteries. MCG’s experience in advanced industrial processes and its active involvement in collaborative innovation projects are valuable assets for the development of solutions applicable to electric mobility, stationary energy storage, and industrial decarbonization.

With this new membership, the Battery Cluster continues to expand its network of members, promoting an integrated, innovative, and strategic vision for the sector in Portugal.