Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Corp. breaks ground on new plant in Canada

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Asahi Kasei’s planned new battery separator plant is expected to begin commercial production in 2027, operating as a JV between Asahi Kasei and Honda

Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Corp. broke ground on its planned new lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery separator manufacturing facility in Port Colborne, Ontario, marking a significant step toward localization of the electric vehicle battery supply chain in North America, the company announced Nov. 18.

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