Summary
- Cirba Solutions battery recycling and materials recovery facility in Ohio will create battery-grade metal sulfates and lithium carbonate for batteries
- Expansion of the site cost over $400 million, with funding from the US DOE, creating over 100 new jobs
- The facility aims to increase lithium-ion battery processing capacity in the US for a stable and secure supply chain
- The Topping Out Ceremony celebrated the completion of a new structure in the expanding campus
- Representatives from the US DOE witnessed a 300% increase in battery processing capacity at the facility
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Cirba Solutions’ battery recycling and materials recovery facility in Lancaster, Ohio, is set to create battery-grade metal sulfates and lithium carbonate for use in cathode active materials (CAM) and cathode active materials (CAM) for batteries. The expansion of the site, costing over $400 million, has received funding from the US Department of Energy through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This expansion will not only produce enough battery-grade salts to power more than 250,000 EV batteries annually but will also create over 100 new generational jobs in the region. The company has already surpassed 25% of its hiring target in Lancaster, Ohio, showcasing the positive impact on the local community.
David Klanecky, President and CEO of Cirba Solutions, emphasized the importance of increasing lithium-ion battery processing capacity in the US to strengthen the critical materials supply chain. The expansion in Lancaster, Ohio, aims to enhance global competitiveness by domestically sourcing critical metals like lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese. The facility in Ohio will support a range of critical materials, creating a stable and secure closed-loop supply chain. Troy Thennis, Senior Vice President of Growth Projects and Technology at Cirba Solutions, praised the collaborative effort that led to the milestone achievement and its influence on the North American critical materials supply chain.
A Topping Out Ceremony was recently held at Cirba Solutions’ lithium-ion processing facility in Lancaster, Ohio, marking the completion of the last beam being placed for one of the new structures on the expanding campus. Representatives from the US Department of Energy’s Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains have witnessed a substantial increase in the facility’s end-of-life and scrap battery processing capacity. Upon completion of construction, the overall site processing capacity will have grown significantly, by 600% since 2022. This growth reflects the commitment to advancing the critical materials supply chain in North America.
Interested individuals can learn more about Cirba Solutions by visiting the company’s website as they continue to invest in sustainable battery recycling and materials recovery processes. The company’s dedication to building a strong domestic supply chain for critical metals aligns with the goals of promoting renewable energy and advancing the use of electric vehicles. The expansion of their facility in Lancaster, Ohio, exemplifies their commitment to creating a more stable and secure supply chain for lithium-ion batteries and other critical materials. This investment will not only boost the domestic manufacturing sector but also contribute to global competitiveness in the renewable energy transition.
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