Microporous’ newest and most technically advanced lead acid battery separator manufacturing facility is now fully operational, located next to its headquarters in Piney Flats, TN, United States. This new facility triples Microporous’ polyethylene (PE) separator capacity in the U.S.
In mid-2018, Microporous LLC started an expansion project in Piney Flats, Tennessee to construct a completely independent manufacturing plant where up to two PE production lines will be installed. After two years of non-stop efforts from the entire Microporous team, this new facility was commissioned in March 2020 and is now ready to deliver the highest quality products to meet growing customer needs in the Americas, the company said.
This new “state-of-the-art” PE line has been designed to include innovative features and the latest technologies available in the industry. The quality and efficiency of the process control package are all part of the high tech automation systems.
Microporous is a leading lead acid battery separator manufacturer who has been developing cutting-edge products for 80+ years. With broadest product portfolio (rubber separator, rubber-PE hybrid separator, PE separator, and Absorbent Glass Mat separator) in the industry, Microporous strives to bring the right solution to every application.