Sortera Technologies Opens AI-Powered Aluminum Processing Facility in Tennessee

Sortera Technologies announced on May 21 that its new processing facility in Lebanon, Tennessee reached full operational status, effectively doubling the company’s total annual processing capacity to an estimated 240 million pounds of recycled aluminum alloys.

AI-driven sorting

The facility uses the company’s proprietary AI-driven sorting technology to transform mixed alloy scrap into high-value materials for the automotive, construction, and aerospace industries. This keeps critical materials within the U.S. economy and reduces reliance on international imports.

In the heart of the Battery Belt

The Lebanon location positions Sortera’s upcycling platform at the heart of the Battery Belt and the Southern automotive manufacturing corridor.

Meeting demand head-on

Michael Siemer, CEO of Sortera Technologies, said:

“The performance of our Markle facility proved there is strong appetite for sustainable, high-quality recycled aluminum. By bringing our Lebanon operation online, we are meeting that demand head-on — effectively doubling our capacity and providing a streamlined, localized supply chain for our regional customers.”