Powering LG: HBPW making plans to meet electric needs of battery maker

Feb 19, 2022 | Growth, News

Making batteries takes power. A lot of it. The Holland Board of Public Works’ electric utility is planning to invest as much as $10 million to build new infrastructure to supply that power to LG Energy Solution’s planned battery plant expansion in Holland....

Allegan County board approves grant funding for proposed LG expansion

Feb 12, 2022 | Growth, News

The Allegan County board of commissioners signed off on allowing up to $36.5 million in grants to go toward a proposed expansion of an LG Energy Solution plant in Holland. The board’s unanimous vote, made Thursday during its meeting at the county offices in...

LG battery plant expansion clears first hurdle with Holland City Council

Feb 3, 2022 | Growth, News

Holland City Council members Wednesday night endorsed a tax incentive for battery maker LG Energy Solution’s proposed expansion on the company’s 48th Street property. The company is proposing increasing its lithium ion battery cell production capacity in...

Employee Spotlight: Randy

Jan 28, 2022 | Spotlight

As a Tech II in the Shipping and Receiving department, Randy has worked at LG for about four years. Randy and his coworkers wear many hats, mainly providing essential materials for other departments. Randy has wide ranging manufacturing experience, working in a...

Battery manufacturer plans $2.5 billion investment in Holland, up to 1,000 jobs

Jan 26, 2022 | Growth, News

LG Energy Solution, a South Korean based electric vehicle battery manufacturer, plans to invest $2.5 billion in its Holland campus by 2025, creating more than 1,000 jobs, the company says. Holland City Manager Keith Van Beek said in a memo that the state is offering...