Microporous, LLC

Construction is underway at the Danville Site! We are excited to share a few photos from the construction site in Danville, Virginia. It is an honor to celebrate this historic milestone with the community, our partners, and our investors. The future billion-dollar lithium-ion battery separator manufacturing facility is a transformative step forward for Southside Virginia, and we are proud to help anchor the future of clean energy innovation right here in Danville. We want to thank everyone who has worked tirelessly to move this project from an ambitious vision into reality. Stay tuned as we watch the site transform and reach our next milestones. #Danville #Virginia #EnergyStorage #LithiumIon #BatteryManufacturing #Microporous #CleanEnergy #AdvancedManufacturing #IndustrialGrowth #SupplyChain #EconomicDevelopment

It’s official! Construction is underway in Danville! A major milestone has been reached as site work begins for Microporous’ new manufacturing facility in Danville, Virginia. This groundbreaking project represents more than just brick and mortar; it reflects our commitment to strengthening the domestic battery supply chain, supporting the growth of the clean energy economy, and creating meaningful economic opportunities for the region. As construction progresses, we're excited to watch this vision take shape and transform into a world-class manufacturing operation that will help power the future of energy storage. We look forward to sharing updates and key milestones throughout the journey as we continue building for the future. #Danville #Virginia #EnergyStorage #LithiumIon #BatteryManufacturing #Microporous #CleanEnergy #AdvancedManufacturing #IndustrialGrowth #SupplyChain #EconomicDevelopment

A major milestone for advanced manufacturing and energy innovation in Southern Virginia. Microporous officially broke ground on its new lithium-ion battery separator manufacturing facility at the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill, a transformative $1.35 billion investment expected to create more than 1,800 jobs in the region. The project reflects growing momentum in the U.S. battery supply chain and reinforces Southern Virginia’s position as a rising hub for advanced energy manufacturing. We’re proud to see this next chapter underway and excited about the long-term impact it will have on the region, workforce, and the future of energy storage manufacturing. Congratulations to everyone involved in making this milestone possible. Read the full announcement and see what’s next for Microporous: https://lnkd.in/gnbrhva9 #BatteryManufacturing #Microporous #Danville #AdvancedManufacturing #EnergyStorage #LithiumIon #EconomicDevelopment #CleanEnergy #BatteryTechnology #VirginiaBusiness #EnergyInnovation #SupplyChain

Microporous has reached a significant strategic milestone in its mission to bolster the U.S. battery supply chain. Today, we are announcing the execution of several multi-year Offtake Agreements, totaling over half a billion square meters of our ionForce® battery separator products annually. 💡This demand represents more than 50 GWh of annual battery capacity 💡Reinforcing our current operations in Piney Flats, TN, and providing a clear path for the ongoing expansion into Danville, Virginia. “These agreements demonstrate the trust our partners place in Microporous and the performance of our ionForce® separators,” notes CEO John Reeves. We look forward to continuing our impact and powering the next generation of energy storage. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/eJAkKAi2 #Energy #IndustrialGrowth #Microporous

We are proud to announce that Microporous, LLC has secured the final financing required to break ground on our new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Danville, Virginia! With capital led by Elda River Capital Management and Eagle Point Credit Management, alongside the continued support of Trent Capital Partners, we are moving into the construction phase.   ⚡ The facility is designed to support 65 GWh of battery production annually, meeting the surging global demand for energy storage. ⚡ This expansion adds to our quality production in Piney Flats, TN, and Feistritz, Austria, solidifying our position as a leader in lithium-ion separator technology. “𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘱𝘪𝘷𝘰𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘔𝘪𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘹𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯” said John M. Reeves, CEO of Microporous. Construction is set to begin May 2026 with details to come. We look forward to sharing more updates as we revitalize U.S. industrial capabilities and power the energy transition. Read the full announcement and what this means for the future of energy storage: https://lnkd.in/etKmXGEk #CleanEnergy #LithiumIon #Microporous

⌛The countdown is on for the 2026 Battery Council International (BCI) Convention + Power Mart Expo, taking place May 3–6, and the Microporous team will be there. As the battery industry continues to evolve, this event is a key opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and explore what’s next in energy storage and innovation. We’re looking forward to meeting with partners, customers, and industry peers to talk about how Microporous is supporting performance, reliability, and long-term value across battery applications. If you’re attending, let’s connect. We’d welcome the opportunity to meet and start a conversation. 📍 Nashville, TN 🗓️ May 3–6, 2026 🤝 Booth 317 #BCIConvention #BatteryIndustry #EnergyStorage #Microporous #PowerMartExpo

In the world of specialty chemicals, customer service isn't a help desk. It’s an extension of your R&D lab. When you’re engineering at the level of microporous membranes, a one-size-fits-all approach is a recipe for inefficiency. True service requires technical empathy, the ability to troubleshoot electrolyte compatibility or optimize separator thickness for a specific grid design in real-time. In 2026, the stakes for energy density and safety have never been higher. To achieve a 10-year battery life, the partnership needs to be built for the long haul. We believe the most resilient energy storage systems are born when the barrier between supplier and partner finally disappears. The best support doesn't just answer questions. It co-authors the solution. How are you evolving your R&D partnerships to meet 2026’s performance demands? #EnergyStorage #CleanEnergy #BatteryLife #Microporous

What if the most important part of a battery is the part no one sees? While headlines focus on breakthrough chemistries, grid operators and EV manufacturers are asking a different question: How do we make batteries safer, longer lasting, and domestically secure? The answer often sits in a 20-micron space between electrodes. Advanced separator technology is now driving: Proactive thermal resilience Extended cycle life and reduced degradation Stronger U.S.-based supply chains with lower Scope 3 impact In 2026, separators are active risk managers. The energy transition won’t be secured by chemistry alone. It will be secured by architecture. What role do you think separator innovation will play in next-gen storage? #EnergyStorage #BatteryTech #CleanEnergy #ManufacturingInnovation #Microporous

For battery separators in 2026, the gap between lab performance and real-world success will widen. Generic manufacturing may optimize throughput, but it often introduces output variability that limits a brand’s ability to scale. When separator coating thickness varies, even slightly, the impact isn’t incremental. It’s a direct hit to cycle life, safety margins, and customer confidence. The market is increasingly unforgiving of products that can’t deliver consistent performance at volume, creating downstream issues in both the cell and the buyer relationship. 𝟯 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗩𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱:  1. Minor coating defects interrupt ion flow, creating thermal hotspots that bypass even advanced thermal management systems  2. Separator inconsistency causes cells within the same batch to age at different rates, degrading pack-level performance  3. Inconsistent mechanical durability leaves some cells protected, while others are one cycle away from an internal short Closing the lab-to-line gap requires separator manufacturing built around precision, repeatability, and process control, not “good enough” tolerances. At Microporous, we operate under strict quality protocols designed to minimize variability and protect performance at scale. When results fall outside of expectations, we investigate the main cause because understanding performance is as critical as delivering it. A Few Benefits of Consistent Separator Performance:  • Predictable cycle life and safety margins  • Uniform aging across cells and packs  • Reduced scrap, rework, and warranty exposure  • Greater confidence when scaling production and entering new markets In B2B energy manufacturing, “good enough” is often the most expensive mistake. Precision isn’t a premium; it’s a requirement.

In automotive lead-acid batteries, reliability isn’t determined by the plate components. It’s determined by the separator, a component that determines whether a cell delivers consistent power or becomes an expensive failure. Modern vehicles place batteries under constant stress, such as vibration from high-torque systems, tight engine-bay packaging, and wide temperature swings. Without proper mechanical isolation and dimensional stability, separators allow plate contact, metal growth, and internal shorts. This often leads to premature failure and warranty risk. High-performance lead-acid separators are engineered to function as both an electrochemical pathway and a mechanical stabilizer. For example:  • Mechanical isolation prevents plate contact while maintaining low resistance for ion transport  • Vibration defense absorbs sustained mechanical stress in high-torque automotive environments  • Thermal buffering maintains consistent performance across vibration and temperature extremes common in hybrid and engine-bay applications. When the separator design is optimized, cell manufacturers gain several benefits:  • Reliable conductivity during rapid charge and discharge  • Resistance to metal growth across 1,000+ cycles  • Reduced risk of internal shorts under pressure  • Longer battery life and improved system reliability in demanding automotive use Separator selection is a system-level reliability choice. As vehicle platforms evolve, where do you see the biggest reliability risk in today’s automotive lead-acid batteries?