NEO Battery Materials and Rockwell Automation Partner to Enhance Silicon Anode Manufacturing

Advancing Automation for Battery Production

NEO Battery Materials Ltd. (“NEO” or the “Company”) (TSXV: NBM) (OTC: NBMFF) has announced a collaboration with Rockwell Automation Inc. (“Rockwell”) (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation. This partnership aims to integrate advanced automation solutions into NEO’s planned silicon anode manufacturing facility in Windsor, Ontario.

NEO Battery Materials and Rockwell Automation Partner to Enhance Silicon Anode Manufacturing

Optimizing Efficiency and Scalability

Rockwell Automation will support NEO in achieving operational readiness for large-scale commercial production. By implementing advanced automation and digitalization solutions, NEO will enhance production efficiency, improve quality control, and scale operations effectively. Digital tools will enable real-time monitoring and data-driven insights, optimizing workflows and reducing lead times.

Strategic Industry Growth

“We are excited to grow the auto and EV battery category in our industry,” said Brian Holte, Regional Vice President, North America, of Sales Strategy and Transformation at Rockwell Automation. “Supporting NEO’s growth is a strategic imperative for us as we continue to establish our products and solutions to scale the company’s output with higher efficiencies and ultimately growth to both companies’ bottom lines.”

Future Expansion Plans

As NEO Battery Materials commercializes its Windsor facility, the company plans to expand operations into the United States, including potential manufacturing sites in Ohio. Rockwell Automation will play a key role in launching these future facilities, supporting NEO’s long-term growth strategy.

Strengthening Production Capabilities

“Teaming up with Rockwell Automation was a strategic step to help us scale our battery materials commercialization and production,” said Spencer Huh, President and CEO of NEO Battery Materials. “The value proposition provided by utilizing solutions from Rockwell will help grow and streamline production, delivering the highest quality products to our customers.”