Echandia appoints Trevor Small as Sales Director for North America
Echandia has appointed Trevor Small as new Sales Director for the US and Canadian markets, commencing his role on October 1st.
The North American market for maritime electrification is growing rapidly and is estimated to shortly be in size equivalent to the total European market.
Echandia is the industry leader in maritime battery systems based on LTO chemistry. Renowned for its fast-charging capabilities, unmatched safety, and long cycle lifespan. My primary focus is on establishing and growing Echandia's North American market presence, an initiative that aligns closely with my long-standing commitment to sustainable maritime technology.
says Trevor Small.
Trevor brings expertise in established and emerging industrial sustainable and decarbonization technologies, focusing on zero-emission and hybrid solutions. His specialization includes battery energy storage, shore charging and connections, fuel cells, future fuels, and containerized solutions tailored for the maritime industry.
Trevor will be a great resource and asset to the Echandia team with his commitment and experience within our industry. Through our key global customers, we are already in a good position for expanding into the fast-growing North American market with several upcoming projects.
says Göran Fransson, CCO at Echandia.
Trevor’s appointment marks another milestone in Echandias expansion efforts within the global maritime electrification market.
Göran Fransson, CCO at Echandia, +46 +46 765 88 96 13, g.fransson@echandia.se
Trevor Small, Sales Director North America, +1-604-612-9662, t.small@echandia.se
ABOUT ECHANDIA
Echandia is a market-leading supplier of advanced maritime battery systems, delivering safe and resilient energy solutions for demanding vessel operations. Designed in Scandinavia and built on proven LTO technology, our systems enable fast charging, smooth zero-emission performance, and long service life in harsh marine environments. Headquartered in Sweden, with offices in North America, the UK, Singapore, China, and Denmark, we serve customers across the globe and are trusted by shipbuilders and operators for our compact footprint, high reliability, and minimal degradation over time. To date, we have sold more than 115 systems for electrification projects across the marine industry. By reducing fuel consumption and lowering operating costs, our solutions support sustainable shipping and long-term economic efficiency, helping accelerate the maritime industry’s transition to zero-emission operations.
MEDIA CONTACT
Johan Winlund, Head of Communication & PR at Echandia
+46 76 117 55 41 • johan.winlund@echandia.com
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