# EcoPro Marks 28th Anniversary

> EcoPro founder predicts ternary batteries will expand beyond electric vehicles as company celebrates 28th anniversary.
- Title: EcoPro Marks 28th Anniversary · BigGo Finance | Shortify
- Summary: EcoPro founder predicts ternary batteries will expand beyond electric vehicles as company celebrates 28th anniversary. EcoPro founder Lee Dong-chae says…
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- Source: BigGo Finance — https://finance.biggo.com/news/8ba9a61b-7014-47a8-9cf1-8146f1cec3cb
- Author: BigGo Finance
- Published: 2026-10-22T03:25:35+00:00
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- Topics: eco pro, lee dong-chae, ternary batteries, pohang, nca cathode materials, closed loop system, lithium iron phosphate batteries, sony, finance, markets
## EcoPro celebrates 28th anniversary
EcoPro held a ceremony marking its 28th anniversary at its Pohang campus in North Gyeongsang Province.
## Founder predicts ternary battery growth
Founder Lee Dong-chae said demand for high-energy-density batteries will grow beyond electric vehicles to robots, AI and next-generation mobility.
## Ternary batteries for high-performance applications
Ternary batteries use nickel, cobalt and manganese to achieve high energy density for electric vehicles.
## Investment in closed-loop system
EcoPro invested 3.3 trillion won (approximately $2.5 billion) since 2017 to build a closed-loop system linking precursors, cathode materials and recycling.
## Founder urges cost and quality improvements
Founder urged employees to sharpen technology, raise quality competitiveness and lower costs during the downturn.
## EcoPro's growth strategy
EcoPro started in 1998 with one employee and 100 million won (approximately $76,000) in capital.
## Key takeaway

EcoPro founder Lee Dong-chae says ternary batteries will open opportunities in robots, AI and next-generation mobility beyond electric vehicles.