The AICHELIN Group, part of Berndorf AG, is a leading global provider of heat treatment solutions headquartered near Vienna, Austria. Its portfolio includes industrial furnaces, heating systems, control and automation solutions, and Industry 4.0 services. Founded in 1868, AICHELIN operates through brands like AFC-Holcroft, SAFED, BOSIO, and NOXMAT, with subsidiaries in Austria, Germany, Slovenia, France, Türkiye, China, India, and the USA, plus a sales network in 22 additional countries. KILNPARTNER, established in 2011, specializes in industrial kiln systems and automated thermal processing for industries such as Li-ion and Sodium-ion batteries, honeycomb ceramics, 5G communication, electronic ceramics, and magnetic materials. In late 2022, AICHELIN and KILNPARTNER partnered to jointly develop, manufacture, and support advanced heat treatment solutions for European battery manufacturers.