Battery

Meeting the Surge in Battery Demand

SSOE supports the battery manufacturing process at every point in the supply chain—from battery materials production to cell production, and battery assembly through battery recycling.

Our deep-rooted expertise in the automotive, chemical, and advanced technology sectors, enriched by extensive process experience, equips us with a distinctive vantage point in the realm of lithium-ion battery facility design. We are acutely aware of the criticality of precise environmental control for handling hazardous materials, the intricacies of cleanroom manufacturing, and the spatial intricacies essential for assembly and production lines. Our proficiency is born from hands-on experience at the vanguard of a leading electric vehicle manufacturer’s plant, encompassing the entirety of battery assembly pack processes.

Our paramount objective is to streamline your business operations, ensuring your product reaches the market swiftly, surpasses quality expectations, and is cost-effective in comparison to your competitors. Our track record includes some of the world’s most ambitious manufacturing endeavors, and we pride ourselves on translating that accumulated wisdom into every project, regardless of scale.

28M SF

of Battery Plants Designed

Our experience includes more than 28 million SF of battery manufacturing facility design.

Leadership

Positions in Key Markets

We boast top rankings in Manufacturing Design (#2), Semiconductor Design (#2), Automotive Plant Design (#5) and Chemical Plant Design (#15) by industry-leading ENR, bringing unparalleled perspective to the battery market.

50+

Battery / EV Projects

Our impressive portfolio has 54 active or already completed battery / EV projects in North America.

“SSOE has more experts in the industry compared to many, or all of the engineering firms here in the United States. The people I’ve dealt with at SSOE for more than 20 years have always been very professional and easy to work with. They can communicate with people in the industry and know what they’re talking about in terms of types of processes and can come up with creative ideas and solutions.”

Chief Operating Officer, Battery Manufacturing Client

Amping Up Your U.S. Battery Operations?

Embarking on the establishment of a battery manufacturing plant entails navigating a web of intricate challenges. Leveraging our reservoir of technical acumen, we’ve crafted a comprehensive guide that delineates the forthcoming stages of your project’s evolution—from the initial site evaluation to the zenith of battery production and distribution.

We designed this downloadable guide to shepherd you through the pivotal hurdles that could impinge upon your venture: pinpointing the ideal locale, ensuring the timely commencement of production, and honing the efficiency of both your project’s execution and eventual output.

Project Types Controlled Environments Cleanroom Competency

Battery assembly, packing, and storage
Chemical storage, mixing
Chemical reclamation
Cleanrooms
Controlled environments
Dry rooms
Coatings
Hazardous material handling
Waste collection and treatment

Controlled Environments

We recognize that battery manufacturing demands meticulously designed environments. From ISO Class cleanrooms to precise temperature and humidity control, we’ve harnessed our expertise to create tailored solutions. And we’re always focused on your business objectives along the way, like getting your product out the door faster, better, and cheaper than your competitors. Our comprehensive approach extends to mechanical, chemical, process, environmental, and waste systems—ensuring seamless operations in high-volume battery manufacturing facilities.

Form Follows Function:

Here’s a snapshot of some of the functional areas where we’re known to excel:

Mixing functional areas with ISO Class requirements: humidity control, make-up air handling, recirculation air handling, dust collection, and exhaust systems.
Cathode coating and roll press functional areas with ISO Class requirements: desiccant dehumidification, make-up air handling, recirculation air handling, exhaust, and exhaust abatement systems.
Anode coating and roll press functional areas with ISO Class requirements: desiccant dehumidification, make-up air handling, recirculation air handling, exhaust, and exhaust abatement systems.
Assembly functional areas with ISO Class requirements: desiccant dehumidification, make-up air handling, recirculation air handling, exhaust, and exhaust abatement systems.
Formation / Aging functional areas with humidity control, make-up air handling, and recirculation air handling systems.

Drumming Up Support:

Here’s a closer look at some of the manufacturing support systems we’ve streamlined:

Chemical storage and delivery of high-purity chemistries used in manufacturing.
Electrostatic control in systems utilizing flammable and combustible chemistries in manufacturing and maintenance.
High-purity on-site gas delivery, mixing, purification, generation, safety protocol, code analysis, area layout, and exhaust.
Assembly of code summary documents for waste and chemical storage systems presented to local jurisdictions to enable design and maintenance operation:
- HAZOP analysis and documentation.
- Generation of Hazardous Management Inventory System documents.
- RCRA documentation, coordination, and legal documentation.
- Waste profile report.
- Emissions summaries for permitting.
- Exhaust treatment and permitting for treatment of metals, hazardous, fluoric, RCRA, and general wastes.

Cleanroom Competency

With three decades of experience in cleanroom design and installation, SSOE has partnered with clients across the manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and semiconductor industries. Our portfolio includes a diverse range of enclosures and rooms, featuring PLC systems, HVAC solutions, and HEPA / ULPA filtration. Additionally, we specialize in hazardous group “H” occupancy environments.

Over the past five years, we’ve successfully delivered more than 100 cleanroom projects. From sterile cleanrooms—both small and large—to various cleanliness classes ranging from ISO 3 to ISO 8, our multidisciplinary team excels in layout development, value engineering, facility design, and process optimization. We’re committed to precision and collaborate closely with highly qualified partners to ensure the flawless construction of your cleanroom.