CIAC welcomes new member Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Canada Corporation
March 18, 2025
At its March 5, 2025 Board of Directors meeting, the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) was pleased to welcome Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Canada Corporation (AKBSC) as a new member.
“We are so pleased to be welcoming Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Canada as a valuable member to CIAC,” said Greg Moffatt, President and CEO of CIAC. “Asahi Kasei is contributing to Canada’s manufacturing prowess, environmental sustainability and expanding our membership to the lithium-ion and EV battery value chain. Their dedication to the ethic and principles of Responsible Care make them an important addition to our membership.”
Asahi Kasei recently marked a significant step in its commitment to supporting the North American electric vehicle (EV) market by breaking ground on its new lithium-ion battery separator manufacturing facility in Port Colborne, Ontario. The plant is expected to begin commercial production in 2027.
“We are thrilled to join the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada and align with its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and Responsible Care. At Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Canada, we are dedicated to developing advanced battery solutions that not only meet the needs of our customers but also contribute to a more sustainable future. Our membership within CIAC underscores our commitment to excellence and environmental stewardship,” said Samuel A. Mills, President of Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Canada Corporation.
All CIAC members are compelled to innovate for safer and greener products and processes, and work to continuously improve their environmental, health and safety performance through CIAC’s UN-recognized chemistry sustainability initiative, Responsible Care. Founded in Canada in 1985, it is now practiced in 73 countries and by 96 of the 100 largest chemical producers in the world.
About Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Corporation
In the spring of 2024, Asahi Kasei announced that it will construct an integrated lithium-ion battery (LIB) separator plant in Port Colborne, investing $1.56 billion in production capacity to support North American demand for clean energy and electric vehicles. Operating as Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Canada, the project is expected to create highly skilled, good paying jobs in manufacturing and construction. The start of commercial production is currently slated for 2027.
About Asahi Kasei
The Asahi Kasei Group contributes to life and living for people around the world as a diversified group of companies that operates in the Material, Homes and Health Care business sectors. Founded in Japan in 1922, Asahi Kasei has over 100 years of manufacturing experience and is a pioneer in battery-related technology. The core of its Energy Storage business is the lithium-ion battery separator – a microporous membrane that provides a barrier between the positive and negative electrodes of the battery, preventing short circuits while allowing lithium ions to pass from one side of the battery to the other. To learn more about Asahi Kasei, visit: www.asahi-kasei.com