KSH will use HPW’s innovative and patented PEEK technology to produce high-performance wires primarily used in the automotive industry for manufacturing powerful electric motors for E-mobility applications.
Jan 16, 2026
HPW Metallwerk GmbH (HPW), a manufacturer of high-performance copper wires for industrial applications, has signed an exclusive license agreement with KSH International Limited (KSH), part of the KSH Group from India. Under the new exclusive licensing agreement, KSH will use HPW’s innovative and patented PEEK technology to produce high-performance wires primarily used in the automotive industry for manufacturing powerful electric motors for E-mobility applications.
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The innovative high-performance wires from HPW can thus be utilized for KSH’s established customer base, which includes about 120 + globally operating OEMs and major corporations such as Hitachi, Siemens, Toshiba, and GE Vernova. Approximately three quarters of KSH’s total annual production capacity of 41,000 metric tons will be dedicated to the rapidly expanding Indian market.
Furthermore, KSH supplies customers in more than 24 countries worldwide. Production of PEEK wires in India is set to begin in 2026. This cooperation provides HPW with access to new markets and customers, strengthening its international growth strategy.
Harald Lackner, CSO at HPW: “India is an extremely dynamic market for a wide range of high-performance wire applications in e-mobility and the ongoing electrification of the energy sector—exactly the kind of products we manufacture. The licensing agreement with KSH International is therefore an important step for HPW in opening new, attractive markets and customers beyond Europe. We are very pleased to have found such a perfectly matched partner in this exciting region. Together, we can efficiently position our flagship PEEK wire product in the Indian growth market.”
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Sandesh Bhagwat, CEO at KSH International: “Automotive industry and EV segment is an important market for KSH International. This strategic partnership brings together KSH International’s manufacturing capabilities with HPW’s advanced technology, strengthening our ability to serve high-performance and demanding applications in the automotive industry. We are excited and proud to partner with HPW, and we see this collaboration as an important step in delivering innovative, high-quality solutions to our customers.”
