Ascend Elements’ electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling plant in Covington, Georgia, has been certified to the ISO 9001:2015 standard for Quality Management Systems by an independent certifying authority. A widely accepted standard for quality management, ISO 9001 aids businesses of all sizes and industries in enhancing productivity, satisfying client needs, and showcasing their dedication to excellence. The ISO 9001 standards specify the steps involved in setting up, executing, preserving, and continuously enhancing a quality management system (QMS). Onsite audits and thorough inspections of policies and paperwork are part of the accreditation process.
“This is a major achievement for any manufacturing company, but especially for a startup organization in an emerging field like battery recycling,” said Andrew Aberdale, CFO/COO at Ascend Elements. “ISO certification signals our commitment to quality, customer service and rigorous safety procedures. Our team members in Covington should be very proud of this accomplishment.”
With a yearly processing capacity of 30,000 metric tons for old lithium-ion batteries and waste, the Ascend Elements plant in Covington is among the biggest electric vehicle battery recycling facilities in North America. Battery discharge and disassembly procedures, battery shredding, lithium extraction, and analytical testing capabilities are all housed in the 154,000 square foot complex in Newton County.
Ascend Elements, a top supplier of closed-loop, sustainable battery material solutions, has its headquarters in Westborough, Massachusetts. Sustainable lithium-ion battery material manufacturing is being revolutionized by Ascend Elements, from EV battery recycling to the commercial manufacture of lithium carbonate, NMC precursor (pCAM), and cathode active materials (CAM).
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