Lithium Battery Company invests $4M to establish battery manufacturing facility in Florida

Lithium Battery Company invests $4M to establish battery manufacturing facility in Florida

Feb. 18, 2025
The expansion will include a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) designation and feature five specialized assembly lines

Lithium Battery Company has announced plans to establish a 60,000-square-foot automated battery manufacturing facility in Tampa, Florida. The company, which specializes in advanced energy storage solutions, will invest $4 million into the project. According to the company, the expansion will include a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) designation and feature five specialized assembly lines designed to support defense contracts, AI data center energy storage, and OEM partnerships. The plant will also showcase:

  • Clean room environment for sensitive components
  • Advanced testing and validation laboratory
  • Climate-controlled storage facilities
  • ESD-protected work areas
  • Comprehensive quality control systems 

What people are saying

In a recent quote, Nathan Staron, Chief Executive Officer at Lithium Battery Company, said, “Our new Tampa facility represents the cutting edge of battery manufacturing technology. With our comprehensive range of automated assembly lines and testing capabilities, we’re positioned to meet the most demanding requirements across defense, AI infrastructure, and commercial applications. This expansion aligns perfectly with our mission of maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and environmental responsibility while pushing the boundaries of energy storage technology.”

Mayor Jane Castor, City of Tampa, added, “Sustainability and resilience are among our top priorities for Transforming Tampa’s Tomorrow. I was thoroughly impressed with the Lithium Battery team when I met with them and I’m excited about the potential their renewable energy solutions could mean for minimizing our ecological and environmental impact. I’m thrilled to see they are so bullish on Tampa, and I look forward to supporting their growth in our community.”

Manufacturers investing in Florida

AURA AERO to build hybrid-electric regional aircraft manufacturing plant in Florida 
The new facility is anticipated to generate more than 1,000 new jobs for the surrounding area. 

HOLON to build autonomous shuttle manufacturing plant in Florida 
This new plant will help HOLON create emission-free and sustainable passenger transportation.

Rogue Valley Microdevices receives $6.7 million from Chips Act to build new foundry in Florida 
It’s estimated that this new facility will nearly triple RVM’s manufacturing capacity.

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About the Author

Alexis Gajewski | Senior Content Strategist

Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector. 

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