Redwood Materials lays off 10% in restructuring to chase energy storage business

Redwood Materials laid off 10% of its workforce (135 employees) to optimize operations and accelerate its high-growth energy storage business, positioning the company to capitalize on emerging opportunities with major clients like Rivian and Crusoe AI despite industry headwinds. This strategic restructuring signals a pivot from traditional battery recycling toward integrated critical materials and energy storage solutions, creating both opportunities and risks for IT organizations supporting supply chain digitalization and operational technology integration. Technology leaders should anticipate increased demand for systems supporting energy storage infrastructure, real-time tracking of recycled materials, and data analytics capabilities that differentiate Redwood's cost efficiency in a consolidating market.