Cleanroom specialist CREST has completed the delivery of a bespoke cleanroom installation for a battery research organisation in Cornwall.
The organisation is putting together a pilot initiative for sustainable lithium battery manufacturing.
The client, which focuses on reusing and recycling materials from historic tin mining to produce lithium batteries, commissioned CREST to provide a purpose-built cleanroom envelope package for its pilot-scale research and manufacturing facility.
The project forms part of a broader long-term plan to establish a larger-scale production site.
Headquartered in the UK, CREST is a division of Stancold, and is known for its expertise in delivering bespoke cleanroom environments and modular solutions for clients in highly regulated sectors, including pharmaceutical, high-tech manufacturing, and advanced materials research.
A key feature of the project was its phased construction methodology
As part of the Cornwall-based project, CREST’s team worked closely with the client and the manufacturing equipment supplier to ensure seamless integration of specialist machinery within the cleanroom environment.
The scope of works included the design and installation of double personnel doors for improved access, a vision panel to enhance operational visibility, and perimeter wall protection using treadplate to minimise potential damage during operations.
A key feature of the project was its phased construction methodology.
The team’s flexibility and proactive approach enabled the initial cleanroom walls to be constructed during the first site visit, incorporating a pre-designed opening for the future installation of manufacturing equipment.
The scope of works included the design and installation of double personnel doors for improved access
Once the machinery was in place, CREST returned to complete the cleanroom seal and finalise the installation.
The cleanroom itself was constructed using Kingspan QuadCore panels, selected for their high-performance thermal and hygiene properties.
A mix of 80mm and 125mm thickness panels covered a total area of 143 sqm.
Mark Kendrick, CREST Business Development Director, said: “The teams’ flexibility in this project left the client satisfied with the results.”
The successful delivery of this cleanroom marks an important step in supporting the UK's growing battery technology sector, particularly in the sustainable reuse of materials and low-carbon energy storage solutions.
Top image: Battery manufacturer cleanroom