The Scotsman

Edinburgh-based battery technology firm aims to double workforce to 50

- By SCOTT REID

Dukosi, an Edinburgh-based developer of battery technology, has embarked on a recruitmen­t drive as it looks to double its workforce to 50.

Technology developed by the firm promises to transform the way advanced batteries are designed, deployed and operated in applicatio­ns such as electric vehicles and energy storage systems.

The growth plans follow the company’s acquisitio­n by investment group KCK last October.

Nat Edington, chief executive of Dukosi, said: “2019 was an incredibly exciting year for Dukosi and we are now looking to build on the positive momentum from our acquisitio­n by KCK. Our technology can have a genuinely transforma­tional impact on the next generation of batteries, at a time when demand has never been higher.

“We have many new exciting products to develop and bring to market in the next few years, and it’s important we continue to build our worldclass engineerin­g team in key areas.”

The company is looking to add an entire integrated circuit developmen­t team to design, develop and deploy next generation technologi­es and products. It would add to its team of chip design engineers and associated capabiliti­es at its Edinburgh facility.

In October, it emerged that Dukosi had been bought for an undisclose­d sum. The firm, which has been supported by IP Group, the Scottish Investment

Bank and investors from the Par Equity syndicate, said at the time that it would continue to build its activities at its base in the capital.

Edington said: “KCK shares our vision and ambitious plans for the business, and I very much look forward to working with them to ensure Dukosi technology is at the forefront of the next generation of batteries.”

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