{"id":154659,"date":"2026-05-21T18:22:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T09:22:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/askinno.com\/global\/?p=154659"},"modified":"2026-05-22T09:15:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T00:15:15","slug":"sk-on-tennessee-becomes-newest-sk-on-u-s-company","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/askinno.com\/global\/archives\/154659","title":{"rendered":"SK On Tennessee Becomes Newest SK On U.S. Company"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>STANTON, Tenn., May 21, 2026<\/strong> \u2013 Today SK On Tennessee became the newest U.S. entity of SK On, beginning an innovative and agile new chapter for the facility and community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SK On Tennessee will build upon the strong foundation and skilled workforce developed over the past three years while positioning itself to compete more effectively in the rapidly evolving battery energy storage and electric vehicle markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an independent SK On company, SK On Tennessee will have greater flexibility to make strategic decisions, respond more quickly to market demands, and pursue long-term growth opportunities that support innovation and competitiveness in the U.S. battery industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cToday marks the start of an exciting new era for our company,\u201d said Michael Adams, Chief Executive Officer of SK On Tennessee. \u201cWe are proud of the foundation that has already been established and are grateful for the dedication and resilience of our team members throughout this transition. We are now positioned to move with speed, adapt to industry changes, and build a strong future centered on innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SK On Tennessee will focus on strengthening operations, enhancing systems and processes, continuing workforce development efforts, and preparing for future mass production, which is projected to begin in 2028.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Updates regarding hiring, operational milestones, and future developments will be shared as the company progresses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>[Photo]<\/strong> SK On Tennessee Overview<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"959\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/askinno.com\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/SK-On-Tennessee-Plant-Overview-959x700.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-154661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/askinno.com\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/SK-On-Tennessee-Plant-Overview-959x700.png 959w, https:\/\/askinno.com\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/SK-On-Tennessee-Plant-Overview-300x219.png 300w, https:\/\/askinno.com\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/SK-On-Tennessee-Plant-Overview-768x561.png 768w, https:\/\/askinno.com\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/SK-On-Tennessee-Plant-Overview.png 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 959px) 100vw, 959px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>STANTON, Tenn., May 21, 2026 \u2013 Today SK On Tennessee became the newest U.S. entity of SK On, beginning an innovative and agile new chapter for the facility and community. 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