Koses Extends Equipment Supply Contract with Bloom Energy
Koses has extended its contract to supply automated electrode cell equipment to Bloom Energy through October 2027.
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Koses has extended its contract to supply automated electrode cell equipment to Bloom Energy through October 2027.
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