Create a free Industrial Equipment News account to continue

LG Chem Expands Battery Plants in China

The work is driven by increased global demand.

IEN Staff
Jan 10, 2019
Lg Chem
Screaming Power, @ScreamingPower

LG Chem will reportedly invest 1.2 trillion won ($1.07 billion) to expand a pair of battery plants in China.

The work is driven by increased global demand.  

According to the company, it will split the investment between an electric vehicle battery plant and another small-sized battery plant. 



Latest in Operations
Security Breach Podcast
Sponsored
Security Breach Podcast
April 19, 2024
I Stock 1311057678
Labor Department Helps States Prevent Unemployment Insurance Fraud
May 3, 2024
Nippon Steel Corporation's logo is displayed on a sign outside its headquarters in Tokyo on Nov. 26, 2021.
Nippon Steel Delays Closing of Acquisition of U.S. Steel
May 3, 2024
Polymer
NSF and Industry Partners Announce Sustainable Polymer Research Funding Opportunity
May 3, 2024
Related Stories
New York Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodon works against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of a baseball game in Toronto on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.
Operations
MLB, Nike to Make Uniform Changes in 2025
This Nov. 19, 2019 file photo shows the logo on a Peloton bike in San Francisco.
Operations
Peloton Cutting About 400 Jobs
I Stock 484459870
Operations
Boeing Takes Over GKN Plant to Support F/A-18, F-15 Programs
Security Breach Podcast
Sponsor Content
Security Breach Podcast
More in Operations
Security Breach Podcast
Sponsored
Security Breach Podcast
A new video series from Manufacturing.net - Security Breach, looks to offer the insight and tools needed to ready your company's defenses. Stay up-to-date on today's vital cybersecurity topics by subscribing here.
April 19, 2024
I Stock 1311057678
Regulation
Labor Department Helps States Prevent Unemployment Insurance Fraud
They are giving states controls, tools and strategies to identify and combat unemployment insurance fraud.
May 3, 2024
Nippon Steel Corporation's logo is displayed on a sign outside its headquarters in Tokyo on Nov. 26, 2021.
Operations
Nippon Steel Delays Closing of Acquisition of U.S. Steel
The sale has drawn opposition from both U.S. presidential candidates.
May 3, 2024
Polymer
Operations
NSF and Industry Partners Announce Sustainable Polymer Research Funding Opportunity
The funding is in partnership with BASF, Dow, IBM, PepsiCo Inc. and Procter & Gamble Co.
May 3, 2024
Social worker Lupita Armijo-Garcia works at her desk in the Ottawa County, Mich., Department of Public Health office, Sept. 5, 2023, in Holland, Mich. On Friday, May 3, 2024, the U.S. government issues its April jobs report.
Operations
U.S. Employers Scaled Back Hiring in April
Persistently high interest rates may be starting to slow the robust U.S. job market.
May 3, 2024
Energy Gtx Building Sign 1 Mtc Rgb
Operations
GAF Energy Celebrates New Timberline Solar Manufacturing Facility in Texas
GAF Energy built the facility to meet the demand for the company's solar roof, Timberline Solar.
May 2, 2024
I Stock 1146714788
Safety
Florida Man to Pay Cisco $100 Million in Restitution for Fake Equipment Scheme
He was sentenced to more than six years in prison.
May 2, 2024
P191e Heartland Product
Operations
Chemovator Invests in Detroit-Based Startup, Rethinking Plastics
Heartland works with local farmers to produce natural fiber materials.
May 2, 2024
Gp
Operations
Georgia-Pacific Investing $150 Million to Rebuild Vintage Paper Machine
The company will rebuild it into a machine that makes paper for Angel Soft.
May 2, 2024
Tesla
Operations
ARC Appoints Tesla Veteran as President of Manufacturing Operations
Greg White helped launch a Tesla manufacturing site in Fremont, California and introduce the Model S.
May 2, 2024
This Nov. 19, 2019 file photo shows the logo on a Peloton bike in San Francisco.
Operations
Peloton Cutting About 400 Jobs
And the CEO is stepping down.
May 2, 2024
Ap24122568655562
Operations
Tesla Laid Off its EV Charging Division. Other Automakers Are Worried
Nearly all automakers selling EVs in the U.S. have signed up to join Tesla's Supercharger network.
May 1, 2024
I Stock 484459870
Operations
Boeing Takes Over GKN Plant to Support F/A-18, F-15 Programs
The aerospace giant also brought along some 550 workers.
May 1, 2024
Toyota Hydrogen Headquarters
Operations
Toyota Opens Hydrogen Headquarters to Accelerate Fuel Cell Technology
Construction has begun on a flexible microgrid that features energy sources available today.
May 1, 2024
The Miller OptX 2kW handheld laser welder is ideal for precision welding applications with tight fit-up and minimal gaps where high productivity is needed, including sheet metal, fabrication, manufacturing, aerospace and defense, transportation and HVAC.
Operations
Miller OptX 2kW Laser Welder Looks to Combat Skill Shortage
The device provides a five to 10-time productivity increase compared to precision welding processes.
May 1, 2024