ionForce® Lithium-Ion Manufacturing

As one of the world’s leading separator manufacturers, we use cutting-edge technology and rigorous quality standards to produce battery separators that empower the next generation of energy solutions.

Start of Production: Q1, 2025

Piney Flats, Tennessee

Microporous is installing our first full-scale commercial coated wet-process PE lithium-ion battery separator line in our Plant 2 facility in Piney Flats, TN. Plant 2 is our newest state-of-the-art separator production facility which has been operational since 2020. 

A dedicated space within Plant 2 is already in place, with new equipment being installed and commissioned as we prepare for clean and dry room installations to ensure we adhere to world-class production standards.

Start of Production: 2026

Southern Virginia Megasite Danville, VA

On November 13, 2024, Microporous proudly broke ground on its new facility at the Southern Virginia Megasite in Danville, Virginia. The groundbreaking event was headlined by Virginia Governor, Glenn Youngkin, Secretary of Commerce and Trade, Caren Merric, and a contingent of other state, regional, and local leaders, alongside Microporous CEO, John Reeves. The Southern Virginia Megasite is a certified Tier 5 site, offering unparalleled infrastructure for lithium-ion battery manufacturers seeking a reliable North American separator supplier, including:

Located near eight airports

Easily accessible via a newly constructed two-lane Southern Virginia Megasite access road, expanding to four lanes, offering a direct connection to the I-785 interstate

Situated within the US Highway 311 Industrial Corridor

Start of production is planned in 2026, with initial planned production capacity of 600 million m2/year.

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