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Lohum Cleantech partners with US fi rm for $30-mn FLAKER

Li-ion battery materials processing facility in US

Noida-based lithium-ion battery based battery manufacturing supply
recycling fi rm, Lohum Cleantech, has chain.
joined up with US-based American
Resources Corporation to set up a joint Commenting on the development, Pilot Units available
venture with its subsidiaries – ReEle- Mr. Rajat Verma, Founder & CEO of for trial
ment Technologies Corporation and Lohum said, “As Lohum expands its
American Metals LLC. presence in North America, we wel-
applications to recycling, mineral refi ni- come this opportunity to partner with For
The jv will set up United States’ ng, engineered materials, and battery- ReElement and American Metals, Solidifing &
fi rst fully integrated battery recycling, grade products. The facility will pro- companies that share Lohum’s goals of Flaking of
repurposing, and critical material pro- duce critical materials with purity ‘making battery materials last forever’. Molten
duction facility. The 15.5-GWh facility levels greater than 99.5%, which can We believe the joint venture will be in- Material
will be set up with an initial investment then circulate in the US domestic battery strumental in building resilient critical
of $30-mn and is expected to initially ecosystem. material supply chains in the US that
supply over 315,000 electric vehicles can sustain themselves through circu-
annually, with further growth based on The initial operating location will larity.”
feedstock availability. be at the Marion Advanced Techno-
logy Centre in Indiana and expand to Mr. Mark Jensen, Chairman, ReEle-
The integrated end-to-end battery & other locations as determined by the ment and American Metals, added, “We
critical minerals lifecycle management joint venture parties. The joint venture are pleased that ReElement and Lohum
facility will host the entire value chain is expected to create a domestic ecosys- are partnering in a joint venture to
from battery cell testing and segre- tem of recycled, high-purity lithium for leverage both companies’ vast experience
gation for second-life energy storage developing North America’s lithium- in recycling lithium-ion batteries.” One stage Liquid to
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RUBBER PROCESS OILS
Rubber Research Institute signs MoU with IOC

Rubber Research Institute of India commitment to drive innovations in activities will take place at the Tech-
(RRII), the research department of the rubber processing while addressing the nical Consultancy Division of RRII.
Rubber Board under the Ministry of growing global demand for environ- “Through this partnership, RRII and
Commerce and Industry, Government mentally sustainable industrial pro- IOCL aspire to lead the development of
of India, and Indian Oil Corporation ducts,” a statement said. next-generation rubber compounds and
(IOC) have signed a memorandum promote responsible manufacturing SHANTA who have proven the records of four decades experience in chemical Flaker and Drum Dryer
of understanding to enhance research The research will assess the im- practices in the industry,” the statement manufacturing are know for Quality and Competitive Price.
on using rubber process oils (RPOs) pact of different rubber process oils added.
marketed by IOC in different tyre and provided by IOC on the performance We have installed 750 Machines all over India and Overseas for various products and types. Special
non-tyre rubber products. of both tyre and non-tyre rubber pro- Established in 1955, RRII takes fumetight FLAKER & DRUM DRYER designed for Hazards Gases, Flammable materials to prevent the dusty
ducts, with the goal of optimizing effi - up research on all aspects of natural atmosphere built with full range for environmental friendly method.
RPOs are produced by a crude oil ciency and durability. By incorporat- rubber cultivation, processing and
distillation from Raffi nate. The primary ing sustainable oils, the initiative also products manufacturing. Improving Manufacturers & Exporters:
characteristic of these oils is the pre- aims to reduce environmental impact competitiveness of the entire value
sence of double-bonded ring carbon and develop safer materials for indus- chain of the Indian rubber industry SHANTA FLAKER & DRYER CO. PVT. LTD.
molecular structures. trial use. by reducing cost of production and Plot No. 114, New Chikhloli, MIDC, Ambernath (W) - 421 505, Mumbai - INDIA.
enhancing quality is a priority area of Mobile: +91-7887885528 / 7738855130 w Email: shantaflaker@gmail.com
“The partnership refl ects a shared Manufacturing trials and related research. Website: http://shantaflaker.com w http://shantaflaker.in

144 Chemical Weekly October 8, 2024

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