Form Factory 1, located in Weirton, West Virginia, is Form Energy’s first high-volume battery manufacturing facility — and a bold illustration of today’s American manufacturing renaissance. Built in just about a year, this 550,000-square-foot facility demonstrates that large-scale, advanced manufacturing can be achieved rapidly and at high volumes right here in the U.S.
Currently employing nearly 400 people, Form Factory 1 is spearheading a new era of energy manufacturing in the Rust Belt. By 2028, it will expand to around 850,000 square feet, support more than 750 employees, and have a production capacity of at least 500 megawatts of batteries per year.
Situated on the historic site of the former Weirton Steel mill, a cornerstone of America’s industrial past, Form Factory 1 is demonstrating firsthand that America’s greatest manufacturing epoch isn’t behind us — it’s unfolding now.
More than just a factory — Form Factory 1 is a hub of innovation and determination, showcasing the possibilities of American ingenuity. Are you ready to help shape America’s energy future? We are actively hiring on our manufacturing, engineering, and business operations teams at Form Factory 1. If you’re driven to make a difference and want to be part of a growing team, take a look at our open roles.
Form Factory 1 is located on the historic grounds of the former Weirton Steel mill – a site that once defined American steelmaking. For decades, Weirton Steel workers helped shape the America we know today – setting the original benchmark for American manufacturing excellence and ingenuity. We’re proud to be carrying that industrious spirit forward at Form Factory 1 as we help shape the electric grid of tomorrow.
To honor this legacy, the Form Factory 1 lobby features an exhibit created in partnership with the Weirton Area Museum and Cultural Center. Through archival photos and artifacts, the collection pays tribute to the generations of Weirton Steel workers who defined this site’s history and helped pave the way for its future.
Form Factory 1 is located in Weirton, West Virginia just outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the heart of the American Rust Belt. Weirton, Pittsburgh, and the surrounding Ohio Valley in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio offer the opportunity for an exceptional quality of life. With highly affordable housing, nationally ranked schools, award-winning hospitals, low crime rates, vibrant cultural activities, close proximity to Pittsburgh International Airport, and easy access to outdoor adventures – discover why this region consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in America.
Form Energy is seeking qualified manufacturing equipment vendors to support the development of a new generation of iron-air batteries. At Form Factory 1, we are constructing two new electrode lines (anode and cathode) and a cell assembly line, and are targeting equipment for:
Our goal is to source high-quality products and services that meet tight timelines while delivering the best possible value to our customers and shareholders. If your company specializes in any of the equipment listed above, we encourage you to submit your information today! Should there be a need for your products or services, Form Energy will contact you to discuss upcoming potential opportunities.