Great Lakes Graphite Inc. announced the company has executed an agreement with CHASM Advanced Materials to establish and operate a Battery Materials Laboratory in the Boston area. The Lab leverages Chasm's unique capabilities and expertise in creating formulations that have been introduced into batteries and energy storage applications. The BML will provide advanced capabilities for materials analysis, quality control and product development, including products that combine graphite and CNTs. Application for certification of BML facilities by the State of Massachusetts is planned.

The company further announced that John Carter stepped down from the Board of Directors effective July 28, 2017.