Peak Nano Expands U.S. Capacitor Film Production 20-Fold in Ohio, and Opens Hiring Across Three Shifts

Ohio-invented nanolayer film moves to full-scale production on a new Davis-Standard line; job fair set for Nov. 21

MACEDONIA, Ohio, Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Peak Nano today announced a 20-fold expansion of NanoPlex™ HDC capacitor film production at its Macedonia, Ohio, facility, moving its advanced nanolayer dielectric film from early production to full commercial scale. A new Davis-Standard cast film line will add up to three million pounds of annual capacity, serving sectors including the power grid, AI data centers, fusion energy, industrial power, and defense when it reaches full production in the first quarter of 2028. Peak Nano will host a job fair on Saturday, Nov. 21, to fill more than 15 immediate openings for extrusion and inspection technicians across all three shifts, including weekday and weekend hours, with further expansion planned in 2027.

Peak Nano makes the thin plastic film inside capacitors, the parts that store and release an electric field in the power grid, data centers, and defense systems. Where conventional single-polymer films hit their limits on heat, voltage, and lifespan, NanoPlex is engineered with multiple polymers at the nanoscale that work together to store more energy, run cooler, and last longer. It's a drop-in film already in production, helping critical industries power past performance and supply bottlenecks. The new line is the next phase of the company's build-out of U.S. dielectric film production, and the first film extrusion line sited at Roll & Hold, Peak Nano's Macedonia facility.

"We have breakthrough technology. Now we're building the capacity to let the world see it," said Jim Welsh, CEO of Peak Nano. "Northeast Ohio has been building America's polymer industry for more than a century. Expanding NanoPlex production 20-fold in Macedonia is new growth for Ohio, and it puts American-invented, American-made film at the center of a global market that grids, data centers, and defense systems depend on."

Scaling a proven partnership

The new Davis-Standard line will produce mono-, multi-, and nanolayered films, scaling up from the Davis-Standard cast nanolayer line Peak Nano commissioned in 2022. The new film line is expected to be in full production in Q1 2028, and Peak is hiring now to begin training and expand our production team. At full production, this line will produce up to three million pounds of film a year, with a total investment of $20M in equipment, facilities, and staffing.

"This line is a first-of-a-kind for Davis-Standard, as we partner with Peak Nano to deliver our first full-scale production line built for nanolayered films for dielectrics, medical, and food applications. Our teams have worked side by side with Peak Nano since they commissioned the first Davis-Standard line in 2022, and this system takes that work to production scale. We are proud to build it for an American manufacturer supplying the films behind the grid, data centers, and national defense," said Christian Renners, Davis-Standard Business Unit President.

Why now

Demand for capacitor film is climbing as the grid and data center build-out expands. U.S. electricity use is on track for a record 4,288 billion kilowatt-hours in 2026, driven largely by data centers, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The Electric Power Research Institute projects data centers could use 9% to 17% of U.S. electricity by 2030, roughly double today's share. Average capacitor lead times reached 19 weeks in October 2025, 46% above pre-pandemic levels, with film capacitors among the most active categories. Fusion is opening a new market as well: a single pulsed-power fusion facility can require tens of thousands of capacitors, according to TTI MarketEYE.

Ohio-born technology with Federal support

NanoPlex grew out of nanolayer polymer research at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, developed with Case Western Reserve, DARPA, and the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory. Peak Nano's science leadership includes Chief Science Officer Dr. Michael Ponting, a Case Western Reserve PhD. Today, NanoPlex HDC is 100% U.S.-engineered and manufactured.

Peak Nano continues to build on Ohio's polymer expertise through the Polymer Industry Cluster, an industry-driven consortium powered by the Greater Akron Chamber. Its Greater Akron Polymer Innovation Hub supports Peak Nano's R&D work on biodegradable nanolayered packaging films.

Peak Nano is also an industry partner in NEO-SMART, the Case Western Reserve-led coalition of more than 70 regional manufacturers and institutions and an NSF Regional Innovation Engine to advance materials and manufacturing innovation. Together, these connections help turn Ohio's research strengths into new technologies, manufacturing capabilities, and jobs.

"Northeast Ohio has been turning polymers into products for more than a century," said Nick Barendt, CEO of NEO-SMART. "Peak Nano shows what that legacy still makes possible: a discovery from a Case Western Reserve lab, scaled into a new production line in Macedonia. NEO-SMART exists to help more companies like Peak Nano take discoveries from the lab to the market, and build them here." 

"Peak Nano is a leader in advanced polymers, and this expansion shows what Ohio's workforce can build," said Congressman Dave Joyce. "As a member of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, I have been proud to fight for the federal investments in critical materials technology that make projects like this possible. This new production line will strengthen our domestic supply chain for the materials that underpin our electric grid and key national security capabilities."

Hiring now

Peak Nano will host a job fair on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 9 a.m. to noon at its Valley View facility, 7700 Hub Parkway, Suite 8, Valley View, OH 44125. The event will offer on-site interviews and short guided plant tours. Training is provided for new hires, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates should bring a resume and can learn more and pre-register at https://www.peaknano.com/events/job-fair.

FAQs

Who manufactures advanced capacitor film in the United States?
Peak Nano manufactures NanoPlex™ HDC capacitor film in Northeast Ohio and is the only U.S. manufacturer of nanolayer dielectric film. U.S. production of polypropylene capacitor film ended in 2013, which left capacitor makers relying on suppliers overseas. NanoPlex HDC is 100% U.S.-engineered and manufactured, with a supply chain sourced from allied nations.

Is NanoPlex HDC in commercial production?
Yes. Peak Nano has produced NanoPlex HDC on a Davis-Standard cast nanolayer line since 2022, after more than a decade of development with Case Western Reserve University, DARPA, and the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory. The technology is protected by more than 20 global patents, and every roll is made under ISO 9001 certification, in-line inspection, and lot traceability.

How much capacitor film can Peak Nano supply?
Peak Nano's new Macedonia, Ohio, line will add up to three million pounds of annual capacity at full production in the first quarter of 2028, a 20-fold increase. The company is investing $20 million in equipment, facilities, and staffing. It is hiring and training technicians across three shifts now and plans further expansion in 2027.

Can capacitor manufacturers use NanoPlex HDC in existing designs?
Yes. NanoPlex HDC is a drop-in replacement for conventional capacitor films, so manufacturers can qualify it on existing metallizing and winding equipment without redesigning their capacitors. Peak Nano's applications engineering team supports customers through qualification. Learn more at peaknano.com/nanoplex/hdc.

About Peak Nano

Founded in 2016, Peak Nano engineers and manufactures nanolayer polymer films in Northeast Ohio. Its NanoPlex™ HDC and LDF dielectric films, developed from over a decade of research with Case Western Reserve University, DARPA, and the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, store and deliver energy in capacitors for the power grid, AI data centers, fusion energy, electric vehicles, aerospace, industrial power, and defense systems. NanoPlex™ technology is protected by more than 20 global patents, designed and engineered in the U.S., with a supply chain sourced from allied nations. Peak Nano's films are drop-in replacements that measurably improve system performance, reduce dependence on foreign suppliers, and strengthen American energy independence, leadership, and national security. Learn more at peaknano.com.

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