Group14 furloughs workers at its unfinished Moses Lake plant

Group14 Technologies/SCC55 and BAM factories

Group14 furloughed an undisclosed number of workers at its Moses Lake, Washington silicon-anode plant, about 90% built since 2023. CEO Rick Luebbe said there was not enough work until construction finished. The company is prioritising its now wholly owned South Korean factory, having already cut staff in July 2025.

• Furloughs at Moses Lake facility (90% built since 2023); undisclosed number affected.
• CEO: not enough work until construction completion; company prioritizing South Korean factory operations.
• Previous staff cuts in July 2025; South Korean facility already producing commercial-scale SCC55.