NEOMAT, A FRANCO-CHINESE PARTNERSHIP
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The crossroads of the expertise of two companies: XTC New Energy and Orano
Neomat, which stands for ‘New Materials’, aims to support the development of a new industrial sector, upstream and downstream of gigafactories, to create a complete value chain for the battery industry. The Neomat project will result in the deployment of an integrated industrial platform including two factories manufacturing materials for (PCAM and CAM batteries and a recycling plant in the Dunkirk area (Hauts-de-France, France).
Neomat, a Franco-Chinese partnership, unique in the battery industry
Neomat is at the crossroads of the expertise of two Franco-Chinese companies:
- XTC New Energy is one of the world leaders in the battery cathode materials industry from China. With more than 20 years of experience in the sector, the company now operates 13 subsidiaries, 7 production sites, and 2 R&D institutes in China, all dedicated to new energy materials. The company aims to become a major international player in the field of materials for the energy transition, thereby contributing to global carbon neutrality goals. Its products cover a complet range of materials designed for new mobility solutions and the electrification of uses, including civil digital applications (computer, smartphones, drones. etc.), the EV market, and energy storage.
- Orano is a French industrial group and a world leader in the nuclear fuel cycle. The group provides solutions to current and future challenges in energy andhealthcare. Its expertise and mastery of cut-ting-edge technologiesenable Orano to offer its customers highvalue-added products and services across the entire fuel cycle. Thanks to theirskills, their high standards in terms of safety and security, and theirconstant pursuit of innovation, all 17,500 employees of thegroup are committed to develop-ing expertise in the processing and controlof nuclear materials, for the climate, for health and for a resource-efficient world, today and tomorrow. As part of its Batteries programme,Orano has expertise in materials chemistry, metal recycling based on its mining know-how and process industrialisation.
€1.5 billion
investment in the Neomat industrial platform
1,300 jobs
expected (800 jobs for the Neomat CAM factory, 400 for the Neomat PCAM factory, and 100 for the recycling plant)
80%
non-managerial staff, 20% managerial staff
National collective agreement
for the metalworking industry
XTC New Energy and Orano seek to support their clients — the gigafactories — as closely as possible to their key markets, in Europe and, in the longer term, in North America.
In December 2024, our two companies created two joint ventures within the Neomat project, which seals our commitment to combining our expertise and know-how to develop an integrated and effi-cient industrial platform in Dunkirk, France.
The joint ventures, named Neomat CAM and Neomat PCAM, are responsible for the construction of two factories, one for the manufacture of cathode active materials (Neomat CAM), and one for the production of cathode active material precursors (Neomat PCAM), which will be built on a 50-hectare site in the municipalities of Gravelines and Loon-Plage. To complete the electric vehicle battery value chain, Orano also plans to build a recycling plant for production scraps and end-of-life batteries on the same site.
"The teams from our two groups work closely together,
combining their experience and knowledge in their respective
fields to contribute to the development of Neomat's unique know-how
and expertise, in support of a European battery industry."
A word from the two HR Directors of Orano and XTC New Energy
Neomat: more than just a job, it's a major industrial project to be part of!
Every Neomat employee contributes to a unique industrial project in France, located in the heart of the Batterie Valley in Dunkirk, where innovation, collaboration and team spirit are at the heart of our culture.
By joining Neomat, you will be part of a dynamic Franco-Chinese team, at the crossroads of two leading companies in their fields of expertise, Orano and XTC New Energy.
We share a common ambition
to work together to build a sustainable industrial ecosystem focused on innovation and the circular economy for carbon-free electric mobility that is sov-ereign in Europe.
What jobs?
The recruitment phases will follow the schedules of the various factory projects, starting with Neomat CAM in 2026.
A wide range of professional fields
Producing cathode materials, recycling batteries, innovating tomorrow's materials... these are all activities that require different and complementary professions:
- professions in chemistry, electronics, industrial plant management, quality control, supply chain, maintenance, etc.
- Engineering roles related to core processes (mainly chemical), quality assurance, or research and development
- Support roles related to human resources, administration, finance, sales, and legal affairs
CDI
HSE Manager Industrial Project F/H
Published on December 19, 2025
Gravelines - 59
CDI
Administrative and Financial Manager F/H
Published on December 19, 2025
Gravelines - 59
Why join Neomat?
Working towards the development of carbon-free European mobility and achieving carbon neutrality in Europe by 2050
- Building a complete battery value chain in a sustainable circular economy
- Working together to create a unique industrial site that meets the highest European stand-ards
- Innovating to develop cathode materials that stand out for their quality and performance while respecting the environment
- Contribute to ambitious and promising technological projects
- Ensure the security of supply of materials of interest by developing urban mines in France
- Contribute to France's industrial sovereignty
- Work in an international and collaborative environment alongside recognised experts
- Develop your skills through technical, scientific or managerial career paths
- Participate in the industrial deployment of the dynamic ecosystem of the Dunkirk region