American Battery Factory Inc. (ABF), a battery manufacturer, has announced a seven-year partnership with Tinci Materials Texas LLC to secure a supply of battery chemical materials.
The agreement enables ABF to advance battery cell production processes alongside the imminent construction of the company’s first gigafactory in Tucson, AZ. Materials sourced from and supplied by Tinci will be integrated into assembly of the cells, ensuring each unit is properly fit for use. ABF cells will be produced for households, businesses and utilities to optimize energy storage, enhance the power grid and make true energy independence a reality.
As part of the partnership, both companies agree to cooperate to source and supply materials and manage logistics, update demand forecasts, develop an LFP battery ecosystem in North America and integrate materials directly into cell production for end-user energy storage products. Tinci joins a roster of ABF partners that include Honeywell, LEAD Intelligent Equipment, First Phosphate, Anovion, Celgard, FNA Group and Lion Energy, through which ABF receives lithium sourcing, anode and separator materials and battery pack integration among other offtake agreements.
Tinci’s expertise with lithium-ion battery materials and specialty chemicals will benefit ABF substantially, with a focus placed on autonomous research, development and innovation. The company’s product evaluation system aligns well with ABF’s, including research, technology and practical application that garners world-class chemical knowledge and has established Tinci as a top-tier international player in green chemistry operations. With these materials, ABF’s battery cells produced on-site will be distinct from other lithium battery chemistries, incorporating the safest chemistry and environmentally friendly design while lasting up to 10,000 life cycles/30 years.
ABF is dedicated to making true energy independence a reality for the nation and plans to supply the demand for U.S.-made LFP battery cells deployed by battery pack integrators and energy storage solution providers across a range of markets including utilities, data centers, telecommunications, commercial/agricultural equipment, power tools, specialized markets and national defense requirements. Most recently, the company announced its involvement with Lion Energy’s new manufacturing line which will make it possible to manufacture cells and energy storage units at a reasonable price, be an environmental steward and offer quality jobs to the region.