# BYK inaugurates mini-plant in Shanghai, China

BYK China inaugurated a new mini-plant in Shanghai on August 11, 2026. The facility has four production lines and an annual capacity of approximately 500 tons, focusing on silicone-based, silicone-free, and wax-based additives.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2026-08-11
- Where: Shanghai, China
- Starts operating: 11 Aug 2026
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 500 tons per year
- Products: silicone-based additives, silicone-free additives, wax-based additives
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [BYK](https://endata.com/companies/28721.md)

## Sources

- [mq-adhesives.com](https://www.mq-adhesives.com/info/byk-s-new-mini-plant-in-shanghai-inaugurated-103614054.html), 2026-08-12: "The completion of this mini-plant not only marks a key step in BYK's deeper cultivation of the Chinese market but also reflects how global specialty chemical companies are leveraging local R&D, production, and supply chain capabilities to respond more rapidly to the market's evolving demands."

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