Freemelt enters distribution agreement with Jiuli Hi-Tech Metals for China, Taiwan and Hong Kong
May 22, 2025
Freemelt AB, based in Mölndal, Sweden, has entered into an agreement with Zhejiang Jiuli Hi-Tech Metals Co (Jiuli) to act as its sales agent in China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. This strategic expansion will establish Freemelt’s presence in China’s rapidly growing market, where there is increasing demand for advanced metal components, particularly in the medical and energy sectors. The move supports Freemelt’s goal of becoming a leading global supplier of Electron Beam Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-EB) Additive Manufacturing solutions.
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“To become a global leader in Additive Manufacturing, it is essential for us to expand into the Chinese market. We have great confidence in Jiuli and look forward to a long-term partnership,” stated Daniel Gidlund, CEO of Freemelt AB.
Following global trends, the medical sector in China is at the forefront of AM adoption – particularly in the serial production of implants. Notable advancements have also been made in the energy sector, including fusion energy, for which China has launched an ambitious development strategy. Fusion energy is a segment in which Freemelt has a strategic position in Europe.
Jiuli is a listed industrial company with a strong international network and extensive experience representing several leading global companies in the Chinese market. Through this collaboration, Freemelt gains access to local presence, technical expertise, and established business relationships, which it notes as critical factors for a successful market entry.
“Providing high-performance material for the global industry is the mission of Jiuli High-Tech Metals,” stated Denny Lee, Jiuli president. “We believe that Additive Manufacturing is one of the strategic directions of Jiuli in the next decade, in order to provide better service to our customers. Freemelt is a leading supplier in Additive Manufacturing based on E-PBF technology. We expect to have a win-win result through combining the strength of both Jiuli’s industrial customer base and Freemelt’s technology.”
