Ecobat to build its third lithium-ion battery recycling facility

The company will expand its European EV battery recycling capabilities and leverage its global capabilities, infrastructure and decades of experience in lead battery recycling and production to recycle EV batteries in the United States.

CASA GRANDE, Ariz., Feb. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecobat, a leading global battery recycler, is building its third lithium-ion battery recycling facility and the company's first in North America. The new facility in Casa Grande, Arizona, is expected to initially produce 10,000 tons of recycled material per year, with plans to expand capacity to meet the growing demand for lithium-ion battery recycling.

"We are excited to expand our global lithium-ion battery recycling footprint with the new facility in Casa Grande, Arizona," said Marcus Randolph, CEO of Ecobat. "As with our lithium-ion battery recycling facilities in Germany and the UK, this facility is an important milestone in Ecobat's strategy to grow lithium-ion battery recycling to a scale similar to our world-leading lead battery recycling business."

The Ecobat Casa Grande facility will find new uses for lithium-ion batteries that have reached the end of their useful life, producing a concentrated black mass containing valuable materials for lithium-ion batteries through diagnostics, sorting, crushing and material separation. The facility is located approximately one mile from the existing Ecobat Resources plant in Arizona, which has been manufacturing anodes for 15 years using state-of-the-art technology by a well-trained workforce. The new project is expected to start up in the third quarter of this year.

"Arizona has become a hub for energy storage and recycling technologies with the addition of another global battery innovator," said Sandra Watson, president and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority. "With this state-of-the-art facility, Ecobat Casa Grande will expand Arizona's sustainable footprint while growing our battery industry and creating technology-based jobs."

Ecobat holds important certifications from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) for environmental, safety and health, quality and energy management systems. The company's expansion into the North American market reinforces its commitment to providing sustainable secondary recycling solutions for advanced battery technologies.

"Congratulations to Ecobat and thank you for bringing business and jobs to our community," said Casa Grande Mayor Craig McFarland. "I am often asked what we will do when we fully transition to electric vehicles and have to dispose of old batteries! This new lithium-ion battery recycling plant is a great example of a solution that fits our needs: a company that has found success in our community and is expanding sustainable operations. We welcome their second operation in Casa Grande and applaud their efforts to adopt sustainable practices in their industry while providing employment opportunities for residents who are looking for jobs close to home."

For more information on Ecobat’s transformation of global energy storage technology, visit Ecobat.com.