Clarios invests $1B to build critical minerals processing and recovery plant in the United States
Clarios, a manufacturer and recycler of low-voltage batteries, has announced plans to build a critical minerals processing and recovery plant in the United States. The company plans to invest up to $1 billion in the project.
Clarios has completed preliminary site assessments and is currently evaluating potential locations in Indiana, Texas, and Utah. The new facility will process critical minerals, including antimony, which are essential to the production of defense-related equipment such as ammunition, night vision goggles, infrared sensors, and precision optics.
The plant will use advanced technologies to extract antimony and other critical minerals from recycled materials, enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of the recycling process. Clarios' strategy supports recent executive orders and will utilize federal advanced manufacturing tax credits to bolster the domestic supply chain. The site is expected to serve as a hub for future investments in advanced battery manufacturing and technology development.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, Mark Wallace, CEO, Clarios, said, “We’re excited to announce the next step in our strategy to increase our investment in the United States. This initiative reflects our deep commitment to sustainability, innovation and building resilient supply chains. By advancing our recycling capabilities and deploying cutting-edge technologies, we’re not only strengthening the domestic supply of critical minerals—we’re also supporting national security and a more sustainable future.”
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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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