Arkema Expands PVDF Production Capacity in China

Engineering Arkema Expands PVDF Production Capacity in China

2026-03-19 Source: Press release Arkema 2 min Reading Time

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Arkema has announced a 20 % expansion of its Kynar PVDF production capacity at its Changshu site in China which is also the firm’s largest manufacturing site across the globe. The move aims to meet the growing demand for Kynar PVDF across all key markets.

Arkema unveils a 20 % expansion of its Kynar PVDF production capacity at its Changshu site in China, with the new unit expected to start up in 2028.(Source: Arkema) — Arkema unveils a 20 % expansion of its Kynar PVDF production capacity at its Changshu site in China, with the new unit expected to start up in 2028.
(Source: Arkema)

Paris La Défense/France – Arkema unveils a 20 % expansion of its Kynar PVDF production capacity at its Changshu site in China, with the new unit expected to start up in 2028. This additional capacity is designed to support the strong and sustained growth in demand for Kynar PVDF across all key markets, including lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles (EV) and energy storage systems (ESS), high-performance coatings, chemical processing industries, semiconductor manufacturing, water filtration, and wire and cable. This project will meet the highest standards of operational excellence reflecting Arkema’s commitment to continuously improving its manufacturing operations at all sites worldwide.

“This expansion marks an exciting milestone for Arkema, as we are investing once again with confidence to increase and strengthen our capabilities in Changshu. This investment will allow us to continue to support our customers’ growth with even more agile and reliable supply, while addressing the market’s need for constant and rapid innovation,” mentions Laurent Tellier, Senior Vice-President of Arkema’s High Performance Polymers and Fluorogases.

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The project is supported by Arkema’s robust global R&D ecosystem, which ensures the Group’s innovation leadership in PVDF advanced applications and technologies. This ecosystem includes the Changshu R&D center in China, as well as R&D centers in France, Japan, South Korea and in the United States. Together, these laboratories enable Arkema to collaborate closely with customers and accelerate development of high-performance solutions for the energy transition and advanced manufacturing industries.

Arkema is a global leader in PVDF production, with the Changshu platform as its largest manufacturing site worldwide.

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