# FTBC to build battery component plant in Liberty, North Carolina

FTBC, a joint venture between Fujihatsu Tech America and Toyota Tsusho America, announced a new production operation in Liberty, North Carolina, to manufacture prismatic aluminum cell cases and covers for EV batteries. The $60 million investment will create 133 jobs, with mass production starting in 2025.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2024-03-04
- Where: Liberty, North Carolina, United States
- Value: $60.0M
- Jobs: 133
- Starts operating: 2025
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 2.7 million units/month initially, increasing to 3.6 million units/month after January 2026
- Products: prismatic aluminum cell cases, cell covers with discharge valves
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [FTBC](https://endata.com/companies/76026.md)
- [Toyota Tsusho America](https://endata.com/companies/42203.md) (partner)
- [Fujihatsu Tech America](https://endata.com/companies/76027.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [randolphhub.com](https://randolphhub.com/article/business/production-operation-adds-to-megasite-job-picture), 2024-03-04: "The manufacturing facility is scheduled to be completed this year, with mass production starting in 2025."

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