Microporous invests $1.35B to build a new manufacturing facility in Virginia
Microporous LLC has announced plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. The company, which manufactures battery separators, will invest $1.35 billion into the project, creating 2,015 new jobs in the process. The new facility will be completed in two phases, with each facility phase being approximately 500,000 square feet. To help support the project, Microporous will be eligible to receive an MEI Commission-approved special appropriation of up to $60.6 million. In addition, the company is eligible for up to $25 million in low-interest financing from the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission to bring major natural gas service to the project, as well as state grants from The Port of Virginia.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, Microporous CEO John Reeves said, “With the new facility in Berry Hill, Microporous is taking a major step toward the future of energy storage technology. We extend our deepest gratitude to the Department of Energy, the Commonwealth of Virginia, Pittsylvania County, and the City of Danville for their incredible support and collaboration in making this project possible. Microporous is dedicated to developing the local workforce, investing in the community to improve opportunities for the local economy, and creating a better tomorrow for everyone.”
Governor Glenn Youngkin added, “This historic $1.35 billion investment by Microporous in Pittsylvania County marks a new chapter in Virginia’s incredible advanced manufacturing story. This project not only brings over 2,000 new jobs to Southside Virginia, but also positions the Commonwealth at the forefront of our nation’s resurgence in manufacturing. Microporous’ decision to establish their new facility here underscores Virginia’s competitive advantages and our commitment to leading the way in innovative industries.”
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Alexis Gajewski is a manufacturing writer and editor with nearly 20 years of experience covering the people, practices, and technologies that keep industrial facilities running. For more than a decade, she served as Senior Content Strategist for Plant Services, creating content for plant managers, engineers, and maintenance professionals on a variety of industrial topics.
During her tenure, Alexis worked to develop the brand’s digital strategy and helped launch and produce Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast. She also created The Lighter Side of Manufacturing, a weekly blog that explored the inventive and sometimes humorous side of the industry.
Alexis co-founded Influential Women in Manufacturing, a recognition program that honored 49 women in its first two years, earned an industry award for Best Product Launch, and received a proclamation from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and a commendation from U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth.
She also led newsroom operations and development at a large media company where she set editorial standards, developed training curriculum, and helped support AI adoption for more than 150 editors across 80+ brands spanning manufacturing, industrial processing, automation, and more.
Additionally, Alexis works as a freelance writer and editor, and her areas of interest include continuous improvement, the skilled workforce, and the role of emerging technology on the plant floor.
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