- Rock Tech Guben GmbH and ArcelorMittal Eisenhüttenstadt GmbH have signed a letter of intent to intensify regional synergies in industry in East Brandenburg.
- The main focus lies on joint efforts in securing and qualifying skilled workers as well as collaboration in laboratory services and quality assurance.
- Further cooperation areas are being evaluated by both companies, including local services and rail logistics at the Guben site.
Toronto, ON, October 2, 2025 – Rock Tech Lithium Inc. (TSX-V: RCK) (OTCQX: RCKTF) (FWB: RJIB) (WKN: A1XF0V) (the “Company” or “Rock Tech”) is pleased to announce that its subsidiary,Rock Tech Guben GmbH and ArcelorMittal Eisenhüttenstadt GmbH have signed a letter of intent with the aim to identify and promote regional synergies in the industry. The aim of the cooperation is to further strengthen the competitiveness and innovative power of the industrial location Brandenburg.
The agreement focuses on two key areas:
- Security of Skilled Workforce and Qualification:
Rock Tech and ArcelorMittal, together with the Qualification Center for Business (QCW), are examining closer cooperation on training and qualifying skilled workers. Planned measures include the development of joint training models and the use of the practice center in Eisenhüttenstadt for specific qualifications, such as welding certificates or forklift licenses. The objective is to actively counteract regional skilled labor shortages and create employment perspectives in the region.
- Quality Assurance and Laboratory Services:
Cooperation with the Research and Quality Center (FQZ) in the areas of laboratory services and quality assurance in heavy industry is being evaluated. This aims to help maintain and further develop the high-quality standards in production.
Beyond these, additional opportunities for cooperation are being explored, such as:
- Networking of services to strengthen a local service landscape
- Exchange in recycling and further use of by-products from production
- Examination of joint solutions in rail logistics and shunting services at the Guben location
Strengthening Regional Cooperation
With this initiative, both companies underline their commitment to the sustainable development of the East Brandenburg region. The partnership is intended to increase local industrial value creation, foster innovation, and further develop the region as an attractive site for industry and employees.
“The cooperation with ArcelorMittal Eisenhüttenstadt is an important step for us to secure the skilled workers needed for our converter right on site. Thus, the cooperation also represents a clear commitment to the region, which has long been considered structurally weak. With ArcelorMittal as a traditional partner, we are very confident to set the right impulses for sustainable development and industrial strength in East Brandenburg,” said Henrik Wende, Managing Director of Rock Tech Guben GmbH.
Steffen Lüdemann, Managing Director and Site Manager of Arcelor Mittal Eisenhüttenstadt: “We have long been an integral part of the region. Cooperating with Rock Tech, we can now make an additional contribution to strengthening East Brandenburg as a modern industrial location with qualified skilled workers. Moreover, we can mutually benefit from each other’s professional expertise and further improve our already high standards.”
