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Standish and Bay City, Michigan | October 23, 2025
Vantage Plastics today announced expanded material options for EV battery packaging featuring a Non-Halogen Flame Retardant (NHFR) formulation engineered to slow ignition, reduce heat release, and resist melt-through. The NHFR spec is tested to ASTM E-1354 oxygen consumption calorimetry and is designed to balance safety with long service life in demanding automotive environments. The system supports wash, reuse, and end-of-life recyclability for a circular program.
Battery Tray Solutions page for specs and formats.
“Our customers want packaging that protects people and product while keeping programs fast, efficient, and sustainable. These NHFR options add an extra layer of safety without compromising performance or cleanability,” said a Vantage Plastics spokesperson.
Built for real operations
Vantage Plastics engineers a complete family of EV battery trays for every move your operation makes. In-plant transport trays cut weight compared to steel and handle heavy loads. Direct-to-consumer clamshells eliminate expendables and are drop-tested. Collapsible between-plant units stack down for returns, and vibration-isolating trays with sonic-welded isolators stabilize cells in transit. For racked storage and moves, a rack-compatible system integrates fire-retardant walls and fork-truck resistance. Formats span from a 94×70×21 inch in-plant tray at roughly 270lb, to a 51×36×18 inch clamshell around 49lb rated near 2,000lb, to a 57×50×50 inch collapsible unit near 200lb that carries about 4,000lb.
NHFR advantages at a glance
- Non-halogen flame retardant specification that meets ASTM E-1354 testing.
- Balanced mechanics to preserve strength, durability, and service life in daily use.
- Design synergy with wall geometry, reinforced edges, and drop-tested structures to protect people and product.
- Reusability and recyclability through Vantage Plastics’ in-house circular partner, Edge Materials Management.
Circular economy ready
At end of life, Vantage trays can be reclaimed, verified, ground, washed, dried, and pelletized through Edge Materials Management in Standish, Michigan. Edge reprocesses significant volumes weekly, returning clean, consistent feedstock to production and helping customers close the loop.
Made in Michigan for the EV supply chain
Vantage Plastics serves automakers and Tier suppliers across the Midwest and North America from Standish and Bay City, Michigan, pairing rapid tooling and production with proven packaging geometry and plant-ready ergonomics.
Frequently asked questions
What does NHFR mean and why non-halogen?
NHFR stands for Non-Halogen Flame Retardant. Our formulation is designed to slow ignition and heat release and resist melt-through, while avoiding halogenated additives. It is tested to ASTM E-1354 oxygen consumption calorimetry.
Do the flame-retardant options impact durability or reuse cycles?
Our engineering approach targets the “sweet spot” where compliance and flame-retardance are achieved without sacrificing strength or service life. Trays are designed for washing and reuse.
Can these trays be recycled at end of life?
Yes. The program is built to be recyclable through Edge Materials Management as part of a closed-loop workflow.
What sizes and formats are available?
Multiple formats cover in-plant moves, direct-to-consumer clamshells, collapsible between-plant units, vibration-isolating trays, and rack-compatible systems with fire-retardant walls. Dimensions and payloads are tuned to EV programs, including examples listed on your Battery Solutions page.
