Celgard

Celgard

Develops high-performance membranes for various applications

About Celgard

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Why Celgard is rated
B+
Rated A on Competitive Edge
Rated A on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Energy

Consumer Goods

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Charlotte, North Carolina

Founded

N/A

Overview

Celgard develops and produces high-performance membrane technology used in various applications, including energy storage systems, electric vehicles, and specialty batteries. Their membranes are essential components in lithium-ion and other battery types, as well as in waterproof breathable apparel and medical personal protective equipment (PPE). Celgard's business model focuses on selling these membranes to manufacturers in the battery and textiles industries. What sets Celgard apart from competitors is their strategic partnerships aimed at driving innovation in battery technology, such as their collaboration with Æsir Technologies. Additionally, they are expanding their manufacturing capacity to meet increasing demand, which will also create new job opportunities. Celgard's goal is to lead in membrane technology while contributing to advancements in energy storage and technical textiles.

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What believers are saying

  • Expansion in North Carolina aligns with U.S. focus on domestic battery supply chain.
  • Growing demand for EVs boosts Celgard's battery separator market potential.
  • Partnerships with Æsir and Lithion open new markets in aviation and telecom sectors.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging battery separator technologies may threaten Celgard's market share.
  • Rapid tech advancements could outpace Celgard's R&D capabilities.
  • Strategic alliances may not yield expected technological advancements or market penetration.

What makes Celgard unique

  • Celgard leads in high-performance membrane technology for energy storage and technical textiles.
  • Strategic alliances with Æsir and Lithion drive innovation in next-gen battery technologies.
  • Part of Asahi Kasei Group, Celgard benefits from cross-company collaboration and resources.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Company News

Yahoo Finance
Jan 29th, 2024
Celgard and Æsir Technologies Forge Strategic Alliance to Drive Industry Innovation in Nickel-Zinc, Zinc-Air and Lithium-Zinc Batteries

Together, Celgard and Æsir will collaborate on joint research projects to further develop high-technology next-generation Nickel-Zinc (Ni-Zn), Zinc-Air (Zn-Air), Lithium-Zinc (Li-Zn) and Sodium-Zinc (Na-Zn) batteries used primarily in aviation, data centers, telecom, energy infrastructure and electric vehicle (EV) charging applications.

Plant Services
Nov 30th, 2023
Celgard expands North Carolina manufacturing plant to support electric vehicle supply chain

Celgard, LLC has announced plans to expand its manufacturing facility in Charlotte, North Carolina, generating 100 new jobs in the process.

PR Newswire
Oct 31st, 2023
Celgard Charlotte Manufacturing Facility To Expand Battery Separator Capacity And Create New Jobs

Celgard to expand facilities, workforce and product portfolio to better serve the EV battery separator supply chain. Post thisThe Biden-Harris Administration and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) have identified the domestic U.S. battery market as a critical supply chain focus area for the nation. Investments in Celgard's Charlotte plant will allow the company to expand existing infrastructure to quickly meet demand of the lithium-ion battery (LIB) separator supply chain and domestic customers.Celgard manufactures dry-process membrane separator also used in vehicle electrification. The company already has a skilled employee base capable of applying technical coatings to base film shipped from Hipore™ sister locations and completing finishing steps required to meet customer specifications

Tamarindo
Jun 13th, 2023
Celgard & Lithion Battery form battery storage alliance | Tamarindo

US-headquartered Celgard, a subsidiary of Polypore International, has formed a strategic alliance with Lithion Battery, whereby the two companies will undertake joint development of battery separators for lithium-ion cells for energy storage systems and microgrids.

PR Newswire Asia
Jun 7th, 2023
Celgard Takes Another Step In Energy Storage Growth As It Forms Strategic Alliance With Lithion Battery For Next-Generation Battery Cells

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Celgard, LLC (Celgard), a subsidiary of Polypore International, LP (Polypore), is pleased to announce a newly formed strategic alliance with Lithion Battery, Inc. (Lithion), whereby the two companies will undertake joint development of battery separators for next generation lithium-ion cells with Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) cathode material. Through this collaborative effort, the companies will meet the ever-growing demand of supplying consistent power to those in need with energy storage systems (ESS) for uses such as micro-grid power applications. The cells could also be deployed in medical tools and military and industrial markets, where Celgard has been providing separator solutions for decades.

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