NICE, France, March 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In June 2025, Le Negresco, a landmark on Nice's Promenade des Anglais, unveiled one of its most ambitious projects: the transformation of its sixth floor, formerly Jeanne Augier's private apartments, into a magnificent 400 m² suite, the Jeanne & Paul Penthouse Suite. More than a mere tribute, this metamorphosis, making the crowning achievement of Le Negresco, subtly epitomizes the very essence of its history. By reimagining the sixth floor, it celebrates the hotel's soul and its visionary spirit.
A Voyage between Dream and Reality
Orchestrated by architect and designer Jean-Philippe Nuel, who also conceived the splendid N Le Spa, the renovation combines heritage and modernity.
Suspended between the sky and the sea, this 400-metre showcase offers a breathtaking 180-degree view of the Baie des Anges. Beneath the iconic dome, the salon unfolds in all its splendour, providing the perfect venue for entertainment and reflection. The tailor-made furniture by Maison Duvivier illustrates the excellence of French know-how.
The space is organised into two complementary areas: the Paul Suite, intimate and uncluttered, designed as an elegant junior suite; and the Jeanne Suite, larger, with a light-filled bedroom, a tranquil library, and an office area with state-of-the-art amenities. Noble materials – Carrara marble, precious woods – sit side by side with fabrics by Lelièvre certified Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (EPV), and Pierre Frey, reflecting a commitment to craftsmen and houses of excellence.
The artworks from Jeanne Augier's personal collection reinforce the artistic roots of the venue. Outside, three private terraces totaling 200 m² and a hot tub extend the experience overlooking the Mediterranean.
A Stage for Extraordinary Moments
The Jeanne & Paul Suite is transformed into a living canvas, welcoming each guest's story and hosting exclusive private events, intimate gatherings, or film shoots. An exclusive kitchen allows you to savour bespoke creations devised by private chefs, adding an exceptional gastronomic dimension.
The Dawn of a new era
This project is part of the extensive renovation programme launched in 2020, carried out under the supervision of the Architectes des Bâtiments de France.
Faithful to its heritage while reinventing itself, Le Negresco affirms the continuity of its legend.
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The Jeanne & Paul Penthouse Suite, the rebirth of Madame's living quarters
SEOUL, South Korea, March 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 3, at the 2026 InterBattery Innovation Awards held in Seoul, South Korea, Wuxi Lead Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. ("LEAD") was honored with the equipment award for its Dry Mixing & Coating System. LEAD was the only non-Korean company to receive an award at this year's exhibition and the first Chinese company to win the distinction since the award was established.
As the bellwether of the global battery and energy storage industry, InterBattery's awards have historically been dominated by Korean companies. LEAD's recognition not only breaks this long-standing pattern but also highlights the strong global competitiveness of its dry coating technology in the high-end battery equipment sector. The system further provides a more efficient manufacturing pathway for the mass production of solid-state batteries.
According to the judging panel, LEAD's award-winning Dry Mixing & Coating System achieved breakthroughs across multiple critical performance indicators. The equipment features an integrated design that covers processes such as powder treatment, precision metering and feeding, fibrillation, film formation and lamination, and waste recycling. It effectively addresses the high energy consumption, environmental impact, and elevated costs associated with conventional wet coating processes.
In terms of technical performance, the system achieves roll gap adjustment accuracy of ±1 μm, ensuring consistent electrode surface density. It overcomes key technical bottlenecks in dry cathode coating, enabling large-scale mass production of LFP and ternary materials while remaining compatible with both conventional lithium-ion battery and all-solid-state battery production. The equipment supports electrode widths of up to 1000 mm and delivers a single-line production capacity of 5–8 GWh.
From a sustainability perspective, data shows that the system reduces energy consumption by more than 35% and lowers material and manufacturing costs by approximately 20%, aligning with the global battery industry's growing emphasis on green manufacturing and circular economy principles.
As a global leader in intelligent manufacturing for the new energy sector, LEAD is a private enterprise that has recently transitioned to an A+H dual-listing structure with its debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (stock code: 0470.HK). The company continues to maintain the dominant market share in new energy equipment manufacturing. Industry observers believe this award is more than a technological advancement in dry electrode processing. Rather, this signals that the global race in battery technology has entered a new, more competitive phase.
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LEAD Intelligent Dry Coating Equipment Wins InterBattery Equipment Award, Marking a Historic Breakthrough
