# Nouryon to produce MMAO catalyst activator at Jiaxing, China site

Nouryon will add production of modified methylaluminoxane (MMAO) at its existing Jiaxing, China site to serve growing demand from solar and automotive markets. Production is planned to begin in the first half of 2028.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2026-11-05
- Where: Jiaxing, China, China
- Starts operating: Q1 2028
- Status: announced
- Products: modified methylaluminoxane (MMAO) catalyst activator
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Nouryon](https://endata.com/companies/8020.md)

## Sources

- [nouryon.com](https://www.nouryon.com/newsroom/news-overview/2026/nouryon-to-begin-producing-mmao-catalyst-activator-in-china-to-support-rising-solar-and-automotive-market-demand/), 2026-11-05: "By producing at Jiaxing, we put a steady supply right where the industry is growing and help our customers scale with confidence."
- [globenewswire.com](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/11/05/3396494/0/en/nouryon-to-begin-producing-mmao-catalyst-activator-in-china-to-support-rising-solar-and-automotive-market-demand.html), 2026-11-05: "Nouryon is adding new production of its modified methylaluminoxane, or MMAO, in Jiaxing, China, to meet growing demand for the high-performance plastics used in solar panels and cars."

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