Bowling Green, USA — June 28, 2023

Vital & FHR North America LLC (Vital/FHR), a global leader in advanced materials and processing, was pleased to host an open house at its new facility in Bowling Green, OHIO, USA. The event celebrated the expansion of operations and showcase Vital/FHR’s commitment to serving strategic customers in the United States with domestic production.

The open house was attended by approximately 20 distinguished guests, including representatives from the local government, universities, contractors, and key customers of Vital Materials (Vital) in the United States, including Bloom Energy. The event was also be joined by key Vital staff from the U.S. and overseas.

The day commenced with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring notable figures that included Mike Aspacher, Mayor of the City of Bowling Green; Satish Chitoori, Senior Vice President, Head of Global Procurement and Supply Chain, Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE); Michael Xiong, Managing Director of the Americas, Vital; and Mark Zhu, President of Vital Thin Film Materials. Following the ribbon cutting, all visitors had the opportunity to tour the Bowling Green office and production areas.

During this momentous occasion, Michael Xiong shared insights into Vital’s mission, highlighted the significance of the Vital/FHR facility to onshore manufacturing, and acknowledged support received from the local government. The event aimed to foster connections, promote collaboration, and signify Vital/FHR’s dedication to delivering innovative solutions to meet the evolving demands of customers in the US market. The Bowling Green operation is part of a series of strategic projects undertaken by Vital as it expands its presence and enhances its support for key customers.