Americase to Host Battery Safety and Lifecycle Panel at Xponential 2025

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May 05, 2025, 08:31 ET

Industry experts to discuss second life, recycling, and safe transport strategies for lithium-ion batteries powering UAVs—

WAXAHACHIE, Texas, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Americase, a leader in the design and manufacture of protective containers for hazardous materials and high-value goods, will host and moderate a forward-looking panel discussion at Xponential 2025 in Houston, Texas, titled "Beyond the Charge: Second Life, Recycling, and Transport of Li-Ion Batteries." The panel will take place Monday, May 19, 2025, at 3:10 PM, located at 351 ABC - Technical Components & Materials Track.

Moderated by Joel Chakkalakal of Americase, the panel will feature:

Americase Battery Superbox - The most robust, thermally protective lithium-ion containment and shipping solution available on the market today to ship batteries.

Americase Lithium-ion Battery Storage Cabinet-Designed to help businesses that handle large quantities of lithium-ion batteries, the exceeds all IFC24 storage standards and eliminates the need for a separate dangerous goods fire-rated room, driving significant time and cost savings.

Paul Johnson, Senior Consultant, ALL4
Tevon Taylor, Vice President of Safety, Pegasus Logistics
Ryan Paquet, Vice President, HazMat Safety Consulting

As the drone and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) industry rapidly evolves, lithium-ion batteries have become essential to innovation and performance. However, this technological momentum brings new lifecycle management challenges—from reuse to recycling to compliant transport.

The Beyond the Charge panel will explore how the UAV industry can develop responsible, cradle-to-grave strategies for battery inventory, addressing critical points in safety, environmental responsibility, and regulatory compliance. Panelists will share their perspectives on:

Managing second-life applications for UAV batteries
Building scalable recycling programs to reduce environmental impact
Navigating evolving transportation and disposal regulations
Enhancing supply chain resilience and workforce safety

"Our goal is to empower organizations to take a holistic approach to battery lifecycle management—one that protects people, assets, and the environment," said Robby Kinsala, CEO of Americase. "By bringing together experts in compliance, logistics, and safety, this panel aims to equip attendees with the knowledge they need to manage lithium-ion battery challenges responsibly."

Americase invites UAV manufacturers, logistics providers, regulators, and sustainability professionals to attend this session for practical insights into the future of lithium-ion battery stewardship.

About Americase
Founded in 1985, Americase is a global leader in the custom design and manufacture of cutting-edge protection containers for the transportation and storage of hazmat and high value goods. Dedicated to mission-critical problem-solving innovation, the company provides efficient and effective answers to even the most complex shipping and storage problems. Americase supports customers across various industries and organizations, including consumer electronics, data centers, automotive, airline and general aviation, oil and gas, power tools, recreational vehicles and micromobility devices, space and exploration, U.S. Military, medical devices, and semiconductors.

Americase Contact
Marina Malamis
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