Downtown Jackson Tennessee

6K Energy: World’s First UniMelt Cathode Plant

6K Energy is the world’s first UniMelt plasma cathode plant, and is happy to call Jackson, TN home. They seek to provide low-cost, ultra-sustainable production of battery material for localized supply chains in the US. Their PlusCAM production plant will be a full-scale battery material manufacturing plant in Jackson, Tennessee, with 13K metric tons per annum (tpa) production capacity, 160,000 sq/ft, and approximately 230 employees.

The PlusCAM facility is committed to hiring 40% of its workforce from either disadvantaged, veteran, disabled, or diverse communities, aligning with the spirit of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Justice 40 Initiative. They work to craft and maintain the safest work environment, high-value training programs, and a positive working experience for employees across the board.

6K Energy has been actively involved in supporting the Jackson, TN, community through various initiatives aimed at enhancing local industrial programs and promoting STEM education. The company has established key academic partnerships to bolster local industrial programs, ensuring that students receive relevant and high-quality training. This includes scholarship programs like the $6K for 6K Scholarship with Lane College, which supports a student pursuing a career in STEM within the College of Natural and Physical Sciences. They have also established several others, all specifically designed to support technical training, which is critical for developing a skilled workforce. 6K also has partnered with Jackson to enhance summer and afterschool programs, working to increase STEM literacy by providing youth with valuable learning opportunities and experiences.

For more information, you can visit their website at www.6K-Energy.com.

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