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Pure Lithium Corp. has officially opened its new headquarters in Chicago’s Fulton Market district, marking its transition from R&D to commercial-scale lithium metal battery production. The 21,000-square-foot facility will host a pilot production line for the company’s patented Brine to Battery™ technology.
Key Takeaways
- New Chicago HQ signals shift from R&D to commercialization
- $8.5 million in state incentives supports expansion under Illinois’ REV program
- 128+ patents strengthen company’s lithium-metal leadership
- Target markets: drones, defense, grid storage, consumer electronics & EVs
- Chicago chosen for its skilled workforce and infrastructure
From Lab to Market
Founded by Emilie Bodoin, Pure Lithium is advancing its goal to produce the world’s first commercially viable lithium metal battery. The new headquarters at 400 N. Aberdeen St. provides the foundation for scaling up its vertically integrated Brine to Battery™ process, which extracts lithium metal directly and transforms it into battery anodes—streamlining production and lowering costs.
Technology and Innovation
Pure Lithium’s battery technology eliminates graphite, cobalt, nickel, and manganese, offering a step-change in energy density—double that of today’s lithium-ion cells. By combining metal extraction and anode manufacturing, the company dramatically reduces supply chain complexity while boosting performance and safety.
Market Impact and Support
Backed by an $8.5 million Illinois incentive package, including a $4.4 million Reimagining Electric Vehicles (REV) agreement, Pure Lithium’s move from Boston to Chicago will create 50 new jobs. Officials from the City of Chicago, the state of Illinois, and the U.S. Senate hailed the company’s arrival as a major boost for domestic renewable manufacturing and clean-energy leadership.
Leadership Perspectives
“Today marks an inflection point for Pure Lithium,” said Founder, Chairman and CEO Emilie Bodoin. “After four and a half years of research and development and building up a portfolio of more than 128 patents, we are now laser focused on rapidly growing the business and moving from the lab to market in the fastest, most capital-efficient manner possible.”
Bottom Line
Pure Lithium’s new Chicago base anchors its path to commercialization, strengthening Illinois’s role in clean-energy manufacturing and positioning the company as a key player in next-generation battery technology for EV and energy markets worldwide.
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