Clarios invests $6B to expand battery manufacturing in the U.S.
Clarios has announced plans for new manufacturing and expansion projects across multiple U.S. locations as part of a $6 billion investment to enhance battery production, innovation, and critical mineral recovery. The company, which produces low-voltage starter batteries used in various vehicles, is expanding its operations to boost domestic production and reduce reliance on foreign supply chains. The investment is expected to create new jobs and drive technological advancements in battery manufacturing.
The initiative includes expansions at existing Clarios facilities, the development of new manufacturing capabilities, and innovations in energy storage technology. A significant portion of the investment—$2.5 billion—is allocated to advanced battery production, increasing the manufacturing of Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) batteries and other energy storage solutions designed to improve vehicle performance and reliability.
Another $1.9 billion will support critical mineral processing and recovery, ensuring that valuable materials such as antimony and tin remain in the U.S. rather than being sourced from foreign-controlled supply chains. By leveraging its closed-loop recycling network, Clarios aims to recover nearly 100% of materials from used batteries, reinforcing a sustainable domestic supply chain.
An additional $1 billion is dedicated to next-generation technologies, focusing on advanced energy storage solutions for artificial intelligence, data centers, and other emerging industries. The company is also investing $600 million to modernize its facilities with advanced production capabilities to maintain its leadership in battery manufacturing.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, Mark Wallace, CEO of Clarios, said, “Now more than ever, America must protect its critical minerals and invest in technology essential to energy independence. With our comprehensive strategy, Clarios is driving a major step forward for America's economic security, national security, and personal security of the American people.”
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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.
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