Alzenau production facility achieves distinction of manufacturing ultra-thin films under an ISO 9001-certified quality management system
ALZENAU, GERMANY – Oct. 21, 2026 – Elevated Materials, a developer and manufacturer of ultra-thin lithium films for next-generation batteries, today announced that its production facility in Alzenau, Germany has been recognized for establishing and maintaining a quality management and environmental management system according to the ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 standards.
The certificates were awarded by DEKRA, the world’s largest independent organization for testing, inspection and certification, following six months of review, training, and auditing. Representatives from DEKRA were on hand in Alzenau today to present the certification.
CEO Jim Cushing, Program Manager Andrea Pinnow, Quality Engineer Leon Herrmann, EHS Manager Maik Sarnes and Managing Director Robert Schreutelkamp are pictured with the ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certificates.
According to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the standards include the following:
ISO 9001: ISO 9001 is a globally recognized standard for quality management. It helps organizations of all sizes and sectors to improve their performance, meet customer expectations and demonstrate their commitment to quality. Its requirements define how to establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve a quality management system (QMS).
ISO 14001: ISO 14001 is the internationally recognized standard for environmental management systems (EMS). It provides a framework for organizations to design and implement an EMS, and continually improve their environmental performance. By adhering to this standard, organizations can ensure they are taking proactive measures to minimize their environmental footprint, comply with relevant legal requirements, and achieve their environmental objectives. The framework encompasses various aspects, from resource usage and waste management to monitoring environmental performance and involving stakeholders in environmental commitments.
About Elevated Materials
Elevated Materials is a TPG Rise Climate portfolio company, carved out of Applied Materials, focused on scaling breakthrough battery materials to strengthen U.S. competitiveness and support the electrification of critical industries. The company draws on decades of expertise in semiconductors and roll-to-roll vacuum deposition to deliver the industry’s widest and highest-quality ultra-thin lithium films. Elevated’s films boost energy density, extend battery life, increase power, and enable significantly faster charging across lithium-ion battery applications and anode chemistries.