# DuPont breaks ground on MOLYKOTE lubricants plant in Zhangjiagang, China

DuPont held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new MOLYKOTE specialty lubricants manufacturing plant in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu Province, China. The plant is expected to be operational by early 2027.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2025-11-18
- Where: Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu Province, China
- Starts operating: 2027
- Status: under construction
- Products: MOLYKOTE specialty lubricants
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [DuPont](https://endata.com/companies/13205.md)

## Sources

- [dupont.com](https://www.dupont.com/news/dupont-breaks-ground-on-molykote-lubricants-manufacturing-plant-in-china.html), 2025-11-18: "Today's groundbreaking is the beginning of a new chapter in our journey to better serve our customers in China, innovate faster, and to be a partner of choice for solving wear and friction challenges across industries."

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