Electrolyte manufacturer to build $152.5 million facility in Tennessee

Enchem America Inc. has announced plans to build a new electrolyte manufacturing facility in Brownsville, Tennessee. The $152.5 million facility will be the company’s second manufacturing plant in the U.S. and is expected to create 190 new jobs for the area. The facility will be used to manufacture electrolytes for electric vehicle (EV) batteries.

In a recent quote, Jung Kang Oh, CEO and founder, Enchem Co. Ltd, said, “I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude and extend a sincere thank you to Haywood County, the City of Brownsville and all the professionals that assisted Enchem in our journey as we expand our presence in North America. The growth of the EV market in recent years has been truly remarkable, and all indications suggest that this trend will continue at an accelerated pace over the coming decade. As we look to the future, I am confident that our company is well positioned to further capitalize on the growth of the EV market. We look forward to exploring new avenues of innovation and partnership opportunities with Haywood County and the City of Brownsville.”

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