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Cengiz Holding steps up international cooperation for electric vehicle batteries

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3 months ago

October 15, 2024

ICoNiChem, the UK-based cobalt and nickel end products manufacturing plant of Cengiz Holding, one of Türkiye’s largest industrial enterprises, has teamed up with Canadian battery materials and technology company NOVONIX to develop nickel-based cathode active materials. The project to be funded under the Canada-UK 2024 Critical Minerals Program involves nickel, cobalt and lithium recovery from black mass recovered from Li-Ion batteries to produce new batteries from recycled metals.

WIDNES, England, Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Cengiz Holding, known for its significant industrial investments in Turkey and around the world, has signed a new international partnership. ICoNiChem, Cengiz Holding’s cobalt and nickel end products manufacturing plant based in Widnes, England, has teamed up with Canadian battery materials and technology manufacturing company NOVONIX to produce cathode active materials for electric vehicle batteries. In the 2-year project funded under the Canada-UK 2024 Critical Minerals Program, ICoNiChem will recover nickel, cobalt and lithium from black mass from end-of-life EV batteries and production scrap from EV battery production, while NOVONIX will synthesize the metals and produce cathode active material, with ICoNiChem being awarded £160,000 of funding from the Faraday Institute, a UK Government funded research organization for the development of all aspects of battery technologies.

250 TONS OF BLACK MASS PROCESSED ANNUALLY

Providing insight into the details of the project, ICoNiChem Managing Director Berk Şengül noted that this cooperation signifies a huge step towards zero waste and a strengthened critical materials supply chain and said, “Being one of the world’s leading companies in cobalt and nickel salts production, we already recover an average of 25 tons of nickel and cobalt by processing 250 tons of black mass every year to develop a greater understanding of the challenges involved. In this project, we will recover commercially critical raw materials and recycle them into batteries with the addition of lithium that we recover in our laboratories. NOVONIX will synthesize the purified metal salts and process them into cathode active material. The decision on whether to advance the project into commercial production will be made after electrification tests, which will mark a historic step in the recycling of end-of-life batteries and make IConiChem one of the first facilities in Europe to recover lithium.”

‘LOW CARBON FOOTPRINT FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES’

Pointing out that the project is crucial to further reducing the carbon footprint of electric vehicles, Şengül continued: “While the electric vehicle market is ever-growing all over the world, the future of end-of-life batteries remains a hot topic on the global agenda. To minimize the carbon footprint of these batteries, it is essential to recycle them locally. As a company based in the UK, a country that has a significant and growing electric vehicle market, we aim to further reduce the carbon footprint of electric vehicles in line with their purpose and make them much more sustainable by supporting the battery recycling ecosystem. We are very excited about this project, which we believe will make a great contribution to the UK green economy.”

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StorageUnits.com: 4 in 10 Americans Are Stockpiling Goods in Fear of Tariffs

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2 hours ago

January 15, 2025

Americans prepare for anticipated economic shifts under President-elect Donald Trump.

SEATTLE, Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — StorageUnits.com, a reliable and user-friendly platform for finding the best and most convenient storage facilities, recently published findings from a December 2024 survey examining Americans’ preparedness in response to anticipated economic shifts under President-elect Donald Trump. The survey of 1,750 U.S. residents highlights significant stockpiling activity and large purchases.

According to the survey, 28% of Americans are actively stockpiling goods, with another 17% planning to start soon. Household essentials (78%) and non-perishable foods (78%) rank as the most commonly stockpiled items, while 20% of respondents say they are stockpiling a year’s supply or more. Among active stockpilers, 15% have already spent over $1,000, and 7% are using rental storage units to manage their surplus goods.

Fear of tariffs is a key driver behind this behavior, with 9 in 10 respondents expressing concern about how Trump’s proposed tariffs will impact the cost of goods. The survey also reveals that 1 in 3 Americans have made or plan to make large purchases—such as electronics, appliances, and cars—before Trump takes office, citing his election as a significant influence on their decisions.

This survey, commissioned by StorageUnits.com and conducted online via Pollfish in December 2024, collected responses from 1,750 U.S. residents. To view the study write-up, please visit: https://www.storageunits.com/4-in-10-americans-are-stockpiling-goods-in-fear-of-tariffs/

StorageUnits.com is an emerging startup dedicated to helping consumers across the United States discover the best and most convenient storage options in their local communities. The website provides comprehensive resources and tools for traditional self-storage, full-service storage, and moving solutions. For more information, please visit http://www.storageunits.com.

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InventHelp Inventors Develop New Solar Phone Charging Resort Table (LOS-249)

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2 hours ago

January 15, 2025

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — “We thought there should be a way to charge your phone or other mobile device while lounging at the pool,” said one of two inventors, from Newbury Park, Calif., “so we invented the SOLAR PHONE CHARGING RESORT TABLE. Our convenient and environmentally-friendly design eliminates the need to find a traditional outlet or power source for charging your phone.”

The patent-pending invention provides an improved poolside table for resorts, hotels, and cruise ships. In doing so, it allows users to charge their smartphones and other mobile devices. As a result, it increases convenience, and it could enhance the guest experience. The invention features a durable and waterproof design that is easy to use so it is ideal for hotels, resorts, cruise lines, etc.

The original design was submitted to the Los Angeles sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 23-LOS-249, InventHelp, 100 Beecham Drive, Suite 110, Pittsburgh, PA 15205-9801, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp’s Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.

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National Business Research Institute recognizes OHIO PETERBILT

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January 15, 2025

OHIO PETERBILT earns a place in NBRI’s Circle of Excellence

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The National Business Research Institute (NBRI) is pleased to welcome OHIO PETERBILT to the NBRI Circle of Excellence!

The NBRI Circle of Excellence Award recognizes organizations that demonstrate high levels of Customer Experience through rigorous, science-based customer research. Organizations must score at or above Stretch Performance at the 75th percentile of their industry or improve by five (5) or more percentiles over the previous year, which is no small feat.

OHIO PETERBILT is compared to or benchmarked against its industry, which is a subset of NBRI’s robust database of survey answers. OHIO PETERBILT is performing at the 71st percentile. NBRI commends the leadership of OHIO PETERBILT for their commitment to science-based Customer research and continuous improvement of its Customer Experience.

OHIO PETERBILT embraces the Best Practice of continually assessing and targeting the variables that drive Overall Satisfaction and Intent to Return. NBRI’s advanced statistical modelling of OHIO PETERBILT’s data, provides OHIO PETERBILT with the keen insight and actions necessary for the continuous improvement of Customer attitudes, behavior, and experience.

“Great business leaders understand how exceptional Customer experiences improve business performance. They take the time to listen to their Customers, identify and tackle important business issues, and create interactions that build customer loyalty,” says Steve Moylan, President at NBRI. “OHIO PETERBILT PETERBILT’s high achievement in earning this distinguished award is a direct result of OHIO PETERBILT PETERBILT’s dedication to measuring and improving its Customer Experience.”

About OHIO PETERBILT

OHIO PETERBILT, a division of Ohio Machinery Co., is a leading Peterbilt dealership with ten locations across the state. It serves the trucking industry with a commitment to quality service, sales, and support and provides a wide range of solutions for fleets and owner-operators, from conventional diesel trucks to the latest in electric vehicle technology.

About NBRI

NBRI conducts science-based Employee, Customer, and Market Research for businesses, and uses this data to help organizations leverage these human insights to make improvements to operations and strategy. With extensive experience across industries, NBRI’s research teams provide clients a combination of deep industry knowledge and expert advice. NBRI’s mission is to help its clients set new standards of Ohio Peterbilt in their industries. NBRI offers full-service business research and consulting ensuring NBRI clients focus on the most impactful issues to improve performance and unlock growth.

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OHIO PETERBILT

900 Ken Mar Industrial Pkwy,

Broadview Heights, OH 44147

(440) 526-0520

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