Chester County, SC — October 24, 2025 — The Chester County Economic Development team is proud to celebrate Princeton NuEnergy (PNE) for being awarded the 2025 Smart Move SC New Plant Award at the South Carolina Manufacturing Summit luncheon. This award recognizes innovation, investment, and commitment to advancing South Carolina’s manufacturing landscape.
Princeton NuEnergy’s new facility in Chester County is already gaining recognition for its forward-thinking approach to lithium-ion battery recycling and materials production. Once operational, the company will bring cutting-edge technology and sustainable manufacturing practices to South Carolina’s growing clean energy sector.
Princeton NuEnergy is developing a scalable, faster, and cost-reducing solution for Li-ion battery recycling, designed to address current industry challenges such as high operational costs and low efficiency. Their innovative process will help advance the circular economy and support the future of energy sustainability.
“We’re very excited by our progress at our Chester manufacturing facility. The collaboration with Chester County and the local community has been outstanding, and this milestone recognizes another important step in Princeton NuEnergy’s growth, while acknowledging South Carolina’s strong manufacturing ecosystem.” – Joey Quiao, Chief Manufacturing and Engineering Officer
The Chester County Economic Development team looks forward to continuing to support Princeton NuEnergy as they open their facility and create new opportunities for growth and innovation in Chester County.
Princeton NuEnergy’s recognition as the 2025 Smart Move SC New Plant Award recipient is a tremendous honor for both the company and Chester County. This award reflects PNE’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and the future of advanced manufacturing in South Carolina. We are proud to support their growth here in Chester County and look forward to the positive impact their investment will bring to our local economy and workforce.
