Matthews International Prevails in Federal Court Ruling Affirming Arbitration Award Against Tesla
Matthews International (NASDAQ GSM: MATW) announced that on October 2, 2025 the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued an opinion confirming a prior arbitration award in favor of Matthews and denied Tesla's attempt to overturn it. The ruling affirms Matthews' intellectual property and its leadership in dry battery electrode (DBE) rotary manufacturing technologies for battery electrode production. Matthews says the decision validates its technology and strengthens its position as a partner in the global energy transition.
Matthews International (NASDAQ GSM: MATW) ha annunciato che il 2 ottobre 2025 il Tribunale Distrettuale degli Stati Uniti per il Distretto Meridionale della California ha emesso un'opinione che conferma un precedente premio arbitrale a favore di Matthews e ha respinto il tentativo di Tesla di annullarlo. La sentenza conferma la proprietà intellettuale di Matthews e la sua leadership nelle tecnologie di produzione rotativa di elettrodi a secco (DBE) per la produzione di elettrodi per batterie. Matthews afferma che la decisione convalida la sua tecnologia e rafforza la sua posizione come partner nella transizione energetica globale.
Matthews International (NASDAQ GSM: MATW) anunció que el 2 de octubre de 2025 la Corte de Distrito de los Estados Unidos para el Distrito Norte de California emitió una opinión que confirma un laudo arbitral previo a favor de Matthews y denegó el intento de Tesla de revocarlo. La sentencia afirma la propiedad intelectual de Matthews y su liderazgo en tecnologías de fabricación rotativa de electrodos de batería en seco (DBE) para la producción de electrodos de baterías. Matthews dice que la decisión valida su tecnología y fortalece su posición como socio en la transición energética global.
매튜스 인터내셔널(MATW)는 2025년 10월 2일 미국 캘리포니아 북부 지방법원이 이전의 중재 상을 매튜스 측에 유리하게 확인하고 테슬라의 이를 뒤집으려는 시도를 기각하는 의견을 발표했다고 발표했습니다. 이 판결은 매튜스의 지적 재산권과 배터리 전극 생산을 위한 건식 배터리 전극(DBE) 로터리 제조 기술의 선도성을 확인합니다. 매튜스는 이 결정이 자사 기술을 검증하고 전 세계 에너지 전환 파트너로서의 입지를 강화한다고 말합니다.
Matthews International (NASDAQ GSM: MATW) a annoncé que le 2 octobre 2025, le tribunal de district américain du district nord de la Californie a rendu une opinion confirmant une sentence arbitrale antérieure en faveur de Matthews et a rejeté la tentative de Tesla de la renverser. Cette décision confirme la propriété intellectuelle de Matthews et son leadership dans les technologies de fabrication rotative d'électrodes sèches de batteries (DBE) pour la production d'électrodes de batteries. Matthews estime que la décision valide sa technologie et renforce sa position en tant que partenaire dans la transition énergétique mondiale.
Matthews International (NASDAQ GSM: MATW) gab bekannt, dass am 2. Oktober 2025 das United States District Court for the Northern District of California eine Entscheidung erließ, die eine frühere Schiedsspruch zugunsten von Matthews bestätigt und Teslas Versuch, ihn rückgängig zu machen, ablehnt. Die Entscheidung bestätigt Matthews' geistiges Eigentum und seine Führungsrolle in trockenen Batterieelektroden (DBE)-Rotationsfertigungstechnologien für die Herstellung von Batterielektroden. Matthews sagt, die Entscheidung bestätige seine Technologie und stärke seine Position als Partner im globalen Energiewandel.
Matthews International (NASDAQ GSM: MATW) أعلنت أنه في 2 أكتوبر 2025 قدمت المحكمة الجزئية الأمريكية في الدائرة الشمالية لولاية كاليفورنيا رأيًا يؤكّد حكم/arbitration السابق لصالح Matthews ويرفض محاولة تسلا لإلغائه. الحكم يؤكّد حقوق الملكية الفكرية لـ Matthews وقيادته في تقنيات تصنيع ألواح/إلكترودات بطاريات ذات قطاعات جافة (DBE) لإنتاج أقطاب البطاريات. تقول Matthews إن القرار يصدّق تقنية الشركة ويقوّي موقعها كشريك في الانتقال العالمي للطاقة.
Matthews International (NASDAQ GSM: MATW) 宣布，美国加利福尼亚北区联邦地区法院于 2025年10月2日 作出意见，确认有利于 Matthews 的先前仲裁裁决，并否决特斯拉推翻该裁决的尝试。该裁定确认了 Matthews 的 知识产权 及其在 干电池电极（DBE） 旋转制造技术方面在电池电极生产中的领先地位。Matthews 表示，该决定验证了其技术并加强了其作为全球能源转型伙伴的地位。
- Federal court confirmation of arbitration award strengthens Matthews' IP enforcement and legal position
- Affirmation of DBE technology reinforces competitive advantage in battery electrode manufacturing
- Reputational boost positioning Matthews as a trusted supplier in the global energy transition
- Reduced risk that the specific arbitration award will be overturned by the district court
- Potential for continued appeals or related legal proceedings could prolong resolution and incur costs
- Press release reports no monetary award or financial impact details, leaving uncertainty on recoverable value
PITTSBURGH, Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: MATW) (“Matthews” or the “Company”) announced today that the United States District Court for the Northern District of California has issued an opinion and order confirming a previous arbitration decision in Matthews’ favor and denied Tesla’s attempt to overturn it.
This decision reinforces Matthews’ longstanding leadership in the design, development, and manufacturing of continuous process machinery for battery electrode production, including its proprietary dry battery electrode (“DBE”) solutions. For more than two decades, Matthews has delivered advanced rotary manufacturing technologies that streamline production of energy storage devices, helping to reduce cost and increase performance. The Federal Court’s recent decision also further strengthens Matthews’ position as a trusted partner in the global energy transition.
“This ruling is a significant validation of our technology, our intellectual property, and our commitment to innovation,” said Joe Bartolacci, President and CEO of Matthews. “For over 20 years, Matthews has invested in solutions that enable the future of energy storage and electrification. Our precision engineering expertise and proprietary DBE technology will help customers worldwide reduce costs and improve performance for next-generation batteries.”
About Matthews International
Matthews International Corporation operates through two core global businesses – Industrial Technologies and Memorialization. Both are focused on driving operational efficiency and long-term growth through continuous innovation and strategic expansion. The Industrial Technologies segment evolved from our original marking business, which today is a leading global innovator committed to empowering visionaries to transform industries through the application of precision technologies and intelligent processes. The Memorialization segment is a leading provider of memorialization products, including memorials, caskets and cremation and incineration equipment, primarily to cemetery and funeral home customers that help families move from grief to remembrance. In addition, the Company has a significant investment in Propelis, a brand solutions business formed through the merger of SGK and SGS & Co. Propelis delivers integrated solutions including brand creative, packaging, print solutions, branded environments, and content production. Matthews International has over 5,400 employees in 19 countries on four continents that are committed to delivering the highest quality products and services.
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