New Rail Spur for Cirba Solutions’ Lancaster Facility

Courtesy of Cirba Solutions

LANCASTER, Ohio - The Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) has approved a $150,000 grant for a new rail spur installation at Cirba Solutions' facility in Lancaster.

According to the press release, this will help to “facilitate the delivery of bulk raw materials to the site.” Cirba Solutions is a company that recycles batteries and uses alkaline, lithium, and lithium-ion batteries and provides “logistics and management solutions to the battery recycling industry.” At five facilities across the U.S., Cirba Solutions recycles around 15 million pounds of batteries annually. In expanding the Lancaster facility, it has invested $250 million, and another $200 million investment is planned to expand manufacturing capabilities.

Within this project, crews will install five storage tracks to the east of the facility, where each will have space to allow for six cars. Additionally, a “pipe rack will also be installed in the facility to load and unload some of the materials.” This project includes installing a rail scale on a new siding off the Indiana & Ohio Railway mainline.

“It is always our goal to support our partners at Indiana & Ohio Railway and the Lancaster Port Authority to promote investment and employment opportunities in the region.  This project will greatly enhance the fluidity of railroad operations at the Lancaster facility.  Cirba Solutions’ growth and success in the region is a testament to their commitment toward the future,” said Matthew Dietrich, Executive Director, Ohio Rail Development Commission.

Kraig Houser, Director, Process Technology, Cirba Solutions, said “Cirba Solutions is grateful to have the support of the ORDC and relevant rail stakeholders in setting up a reliable supply chain for critical minerals production in Ohio. Cirba Solutions’ intention to utilize existing rail infrastructure will provide meaningful economic benefits to a closed-loop and safe supply chain. We look forward to further collaboration with the ORDC and the community as the project continues to develop.”