Sicona Builds U.S. Battery Hub in New Orleans | New Orleans News

Sicona, Australia’s leading battery tech firm, is investing $10.3 million to launch its first U.S. manufacturing hub in New Orleans East—powered by a strategic acquisition of ADVANO—to produce next-gen silicon-carbon anode materials that supercharge lithium-ion batteries for AI, robotics, drones, and defense. Set to open mid-September, the facility will create 32 high-paying direct jobs averaging over $100K annually, plus dozens more indirectly, as Louisiana positions itself as a critical player in advanced manufacturing and global supply chains. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://neworleanscitybusiness.com/blog/2026/09/15/sicona-new-orleans-east-battery-facility/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a6dd5ea80ebe45e4 Report issues to [email protected].