# Arkema expands Kynar PVDF capacity at Changshu site in China

Arkema announced a 20% expansion of production capacity at its Changshu Kynar PVDF manufacturing site in China, with the new unit expected to start up in 2028.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2026-03-16
- Where: Changshu, China, China
- Value: $40.0M
- Starts operating: 2028
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 20% increase in Kynar PVDF production capacity
- Products: Kynar PVDF
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Arkema](https://endata.com/companies/7031.md)

## Sources

- [arkema.com](https://www.arkema.com/global/en/media/newslist/news/global/investorrelations/2026/20260316-arkema-expands-its-capacity-in-pvdf-producting-in-china/), 2026-03-16: "Arkema announces a 20% expansion of production capacity at its Changshu Kynar® PVDF manufacturing site in China scheduled to start up in 2028."
- [chemengonline.com](https://www.chemengonline.com/arkema-announces-capacity-expansion-at-pvdf-manufacturing-site-in-china/), 2026-03-16: "This expansion marks an exciting milestone for Arkema, as we are investing once again with confidence to increase and strengthen our capabilities in Changshu."
- [news.chemnet.com](https://news.chemnet.com/news-3335.html), 2026-03-17: "French specialty chemicals giant Arkema has announced a major investment to implement a 20% capacity expansion at its polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) production base in Changshu, China."

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