Tag: Vianode
Booming St. Thomas will soon need a new mayor
Joe Preston has announced he will not seek a third term as mayor of St. Thomas. In a statement, the businessman-turned-politician said he approached the role as the city’s top politician with “pride, dedication and a deep commitment to the people and the future of this community.” But he’s leaving office after October’s civic election. […]
Industrial real estate interest picking up in London market: Realtor
“We’ve had a lot of traction lately.”
U.S. automakers expected to turn to St. Thomas for China-free graphite
“Reliable, local sources that will get products to battery manufacturers will be necessary,” said an industry analyst.
Q+A: Vianode CEO on St. Thomas plant, U.S. tariffs, EV market headwinds
The Free Press spoke to Vianode chief executive Burkhard Straube about the new plant that could eventually employ 1,000
Premier Doug Ford lauds Norway firm’s plans for $3.2B St. Thomas plant
Premier Doug Ford was in St. Thomas on Thursday morning to mark a $3.2-billion investment by Norway-based Vianode in a local plant officials say will eventually employ 1,000 and help power about two million electric vehicles annually. Synthetic graphite, key to the production of EVs and batteries, will be produced at the facility that’s expected […]