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Construction Milestones

See how work is coming along at the De Soto, Kansas site.

Q1 Construction Update from De Soto Facility

Our new EV facility in De Soto, Kansas continues to spring to life, with nearly 100% of the site’s foundation now complete. Thanks to the dedication of more than 800 tradespeople onsite every day, we’re on schedule to have the first phase of production lines up and running by early 2025.

Construction Update in De Soto

One year since the groundbreaking at our newest EV facility, the site hardly looks the same. From moving 5 million cubic yards of dirt to having roughly 30% of the steelwork complete, a building is starting to take form.

The construction teams bringing our new De Soto facility to life

The SSOE Group is the provider of primary engineering design and architectural design oversight. Construction jointly lead by a venture team of the Kansas City operation of Turner Construction Co. and Nashville-based Yates Construction.

Making roads safer, more accessible for Panasonic employees, neighbors and visitors

On June 29, Gov. Laura Kelly, Sen. Jerry Moran, Rep. Sharice Davids and De Soto Mayor Rick Walker joined Panasonic workers to break ground on the De Soto Local Road Improvements project

New EV battery facility goes vertical

This spring, we celebrated “going vertical” on the site of our new EV battery facility! On April 26, workers at our De Soto, Kansas, site erected the new facility’s first steel beam, marking a major milestone achievement for the biggest economic development project in Kansas history.

Community Updates

See how we're investing in our local communities.

Learning about the heartland in De Soto

As Panasonic Energy grows our local presence in De Soto and throughout the greater Kansas City area, we’re embracing opportunities to connect with our new neighbors.

Meet Robert Winans, Vice President, Supply Chain

In our last newsletter, we introduced you to the senior leadership team that will fill key roles across various departments for our new lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility in De Soto, Kansas. Today, we are spotlighting Robert Winans, Vice President, Supply Chain.

Employee-Led Giving Creates Impact for Northern Nevada Communities

Building on a legacy of societal contributions that spans more than 100 years, the Panasonic Energy team in Northern Nevada is uniting to get involved, drive impact, and take care of the people and communities where they live and work.

Behind the scenes: How STEM Fest became a celebration of collaboration

To commemorate the first anniversary of breaking ground in Kansas, we wanted to do something for (and with) the community as a way of saying thank you for welcoming us to the region. The result was a two-day celebration made possible by the participation and enthusiasm of our new neighbors.

Panasonic Foundation, NASA and NIA host “A Space For All” STEM Fest in Kansas

Panasonic celebrated one year since breaking ground on our new EV battery production facility in De Soto, Kansas, by collaborating with NASA and the National Institute of Aerospace to host a free, fun, family-friendly event focused on STEM education and career opportunities.

Supporting local artists, diversity and area nonprofits

Panasonic Energy is proud to be a sponsor of Kansas City’s public art installation 2023 Parade of Hearts, which supports local artists, raises money for area nonprofits, celebrates diversity and brings the community together.

Panasonic supports local school district at golf tournament

Panasonic Energy North America joined our neighbors and partners from the local school district for the Swinging FORE Education Golf Tournament, which raised money to help support the educators and students of USD 232.

In the News

Panasonic Energy in the news.

Panasonic hosts elected officials

Panasonic was honored to host national and statewide elected officials this spring at events spotlighting US investments in transportation infrastructure and economic growth in the Kansas.