ABOUT US
Battery Manufacturing in Dundee (1941-Present)
1941
In April 1941, Vidor relocates their battery production to a former jute mill in Dundee, following WWII damage to their former Erith Factory
15th October 20251961
Vidor factory employs over 100 people and becomes the largest dry battery plant in Europe
15th October 20251968
Royston Industries collapses and the Vidor brand is acquired by Crompton Parkinson, who have a long history of battery manufacturing.
15th October 20251991
TDI Batteries Ltd (Europe) begin manufactuing batteries for small appliances such as mobile phones
15th October 20251998
Axeon Group was founded and became a leader in the design. development and manufacture of intergrated automotive battery modules
15th October 20252007
Axeon merged with M-power, (who themselves were formed in 2003 by executives from TDI.)
15th October 20252012
Axeon was aquired by Johnson Matthey and rebranded as Johnson Matthey battery systems. They continued to manufacture batteries, including the traction battery for the McLaren P1
15th October 20252016
MEP Technologies Ltd is founded by former Axeon project manager Stuart Morrison. ΜΕΡ Technologies engages in the design and manufacture of battery modules for a wide range of applications including e-mobility and automotive
15th October 20252021
MEP Technologies employs its 15th staff member and signs a Memorandum of Understanding with Amalgamations Group, a manufacturing consortium in India
15th October 2025
Mission
To accelerate the adoption of clean energy by developing safe, efficient, and reliable battery systems powered by cutting edge innovation
Vision
To be the trusted partner for advanced battery technology, enabling a sustainable and electrified future.
