Expansion Opportunities Celgard has recently expanded facilities in Concord, North Carolina to enhance coating capabilities and marks a milestone anniversary, indicating ongoing capacity growth and potential demand for expanded supplier partnerships in coatings, materials, and process optimization.

Leadership and Growth With Heng appointed president in 2025 and a clear focus on next-generation battery technologies, Celgard presents an opportunity to position advanced materials and NI-Zn, Zn-Air, Li-Zn and Na-Zn solutions to support elevated performance in aviation, data centers, telecom, and EV charging.

Strategic Alliances Celgard’s alliance with Æsir Technology to co-develop next-generation nickel-zinc and related chemistries signals openness to collaborative R&D and joint ventures, suggesting a path for co-investment, joint development contracts, or technology licensing deals.

Global Demand As a leading lithium battery material supplier with a multi-site North American network and plans to expand, Celgard is positioned to benefit from rising demand in lithium-ion separators and compatible battery components across North America, providing upsell opportunities for coatings, analytics, and supply-chain services.

Financial Readiness With a revenue range of 100 to 250 million and ongoing facility expansions creating 100 new jobs, Celgard presents opportunities for scalable supply agreements, capacity-pledged manufacturing services, and long-term contracts to support steady growth and stability for customers.