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Arkema is expanding its Kynar® PVDF production capacity by 20% at its Changshu site in China, with operations expected to begin in 2028. This investment addresses the increasing demand for Kynar® PVDF in markets such as lithium-ion batteries, energy storage systems, high-performance coatings, and semiconductor manufacturing.

The Changshu facility, already Arkema's largest PVDF production site, will operate under high operational excellence standards. The project is backed by Arkema's global R&D network, including centers in China, France, Japan, South Korea, and the United States, fostering collaboration with customers to advance high-performance solutions.