A123Systems creates 500 new jobs in Wayne County

metromode, 1/21/2010

The next generation of car batteries is creating the next generation of automotive jobs in Metro Detroit.

A123Systems is expanding its workforce at its plants in Livonia and Romulus by 500 people to keep up with demand. The Massachusetts-based firm makes lithium ion batteries and battery systems. It set up its first two plants in Wayne County.

The company closed on its $249 million grant award from the Department of Energy last month. That has allowed it to make a 300,000-square-foot expansion at its plant in Livonia. It also signed a lease for 300,000 square feet of manufacturing space in Romulus. That space should be ready for production early next year.

Each facility represents different stages of the production of a lithium ion battery, such as coating and cell assembly to final assembly.

Source: A123Systems
Writer: Jon Zemke

Manufacturing , Manufacturing , Sustainability , Wayne County

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