Sweid & Sweid expands US battery manufacturing platform in Virginia

Sweid & Sweid launches a battery manufacturing facility in Virginia for Microporous, expanding its US build to suit industrial strategy in the battery supply chain.

Dubai based developer Sweid & Sweid has launched a major battery manufacturing facility in Virginia as part of its expansion into the US industrial build to suit market. The project covers 390,000 square feet and will host Microporous LLC as its global headquarters.

The battery manufacturing facility virginia project marks a strategic move for Sweid & Sweid as it strengthens its presence in the United States industrial sector. The company positions the development as part of its broader investment in advanced manufacturing assets linked to critical supply chains.

Microporous, a company with nearly a century of operations, produces battery separators used in lead acid and lithium ion batteries. The new site in Virginia will support its expansion in the domestic battery supply chain, a sector driven by rising investment in localized production and energy storage demand.

Sweid & Sweid said the battery manufacturing facility virginia reflects its focus on customized real estate solutions designed to improve operational efficiency for industrial occupiers. The firm has developed multiple large scale projects across logistics, industrial, and residential segments in the United States and the United Arab Emirates.

Construction will begin this month under Alston Construction Company, a US based design build contractor. Completion is scheduled for 2027. The battery manufacturing facility virginia is expected to play a central role in Microporous’ long term growth strategy in the US market.

The project follows recent Sweid & Sweid developments including a logistics facility in Atlanta and a residential project in Austin. The company also continues to expand its portfolio in Dubai, including Grade A commercial developments.