Ascension Parish eyed for potential $350M manufacturing facility

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A Chinese-owned producer of materials for rechargeable batteries is considering building a $350 million manufacturing plant in Ascension Parish, state and company officials announced today.  The project would create the largest facility of its kind in the United States and support the growth of domestic lithium-ion battery and electric vehicle supply chains, officials say. Capchem

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