Knowledge and consultancy in battery technology

In recent years, various private companies, public authorities, and other stakeholders in the field of lithium batteries have partnered with Heskon as a knowledge partner. This can include advice on fire prevention or the storage of hazardous goods, as well as staff training on safe battery handling.

BOVAG

Strategic partnership
Battery reconditioning
Light Means of Transport (LMT) battery

  • BOVAG is the largest industry association in the Netherlands in the field of mobility, with more than 8,000 members across various sectors.
  • The organization represents the interests of, among others, car, motorcycle, and bicycle businesses, and also issues a quality certification label.
  • Since 2021, BOVAG has been actively involved as a co-owner of Heskon BV.
  • From that point on, Heskon has served as a strategic battery partner, and BOVAG members can have their LMT batteries maintained by Heskon at a reduced rate.

Nationale Nederlanden

Consultancy
Risk and Prevention
Light Means of Transport (LMT) battery

  • Nationale Nederlanden was one of the first insurers to introduce stricter safety requirements for the storage of lithium batteries in business environments.
  • NN is highly familiar with the risks associated with lithium batteries and strongly promotes fire prevention for companies working with these hazardous goods.
  • Heskon contributed to research into smart Battery Management Systems (BMS) for early detection of (potentially safety-critical) battery faults.
  • During the pilot phase, LMT batteries were manufactured and tested using these specialized battery management systems.

KwikFit

Battery repair
Light Means of Transport (LMT) battery
E-bike

  • KwikFit is one of Europe’s largest companies for car repair and maintenance. Since last year, all KwikFit locations have also served as official service points for the VanMoof brand.
  • Maintenance and repair of VanMoof batteries is highly specialized work. Therefore, a partnership was established with Heskon for all battery models that were brought to market before the VanMoof’s relaunch.
  • Heskon also repairs LMT batteries for consumers when the e-bike is no longer covered by the factory warranty due to its age.

Nederlands Instituut Publieke Veiligheid (NIPV)

Consultancy
Battery Safety Training
Li-ion battery

  • In the Netherlands, NIPV is regarded as the leading knowledge and research institute in the field of crisis management and fire services.
  • With the rise of electric mobility, lithium batteries have become an increasingly important topic for fire departments in recent years.
  • NIPV is, among other things, responsible for national training programs for firefighters.
  • Drawing on its hands-on expertise in lithium batteries, Heskon played a key advisory role in improving training programs and firefighting tactics.

Working with Heskon as a knowledge partner?

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