Sustainability, Technology Part of Plans for Battery Factory

PORT from page 1 FACTORY by Anovion as a crucial first step to reshoring production of synthetic graphite anode, a product favored by EV and battery manufacturers for its consistency and performance.

Anovion’s new Georgia plant is expected to initially produce 40,000 metric tons per year once fully operational and create hundreds of high-quality local clean energy jobs for the surrounding region.

“We’re proud to welcome Anovion to the No. 1 state for business that is fast becoming the e-mobility capital of the nation,” said

Gov. Brian Kemp. “Job creators like them are recognizing that every corner of our state has the resources and workforce needed for success. Having met their team personally, I look forward to celebrating their partnership with the hardworking Georgians of Decatur County.”

Leading With Sustainability

Anovion said it plans to bring innovative, sustainable and technologically advanced manufacturing processes to the new Decatur County facility. This includes relying on the region’s rapidly decarbonizing energy mix to power the manufacturing process and introducing the manufacturer’s proprietary furnace technologies that not only substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions but also lay out a clear roadmap for Anovion to achieve a carbon-neutral footprint over time.

“Our long-term, strategic vision is to focus on growth and innovation, positioning Anovion as a leader in the U.S. energy transition and, equally importantly, securing a domestic source for these critical materials required for U.S. lithium-ion battery produc- tion,” explained Chip Dunn, Anovion’s executive chairman. “We are excited to bring our full arsenal of innovation to our new Georgia facility to execute our long-term business strategy and, together, combat the climate crisis.”

In addition to efforts in Georgia, the company is expanding its Anovion Center of Excellence and its hydro-powered, sister manufacturing facility in Sanborn, N.Y., near Niagara Falls, one of the only qualified U.S. sources of battery-grade synthetic graphite to commercially ship product today. 