# Arkema starts new Kynar fluoropolymer production capacities in Calvert City, US

Arkema brought on stream new Kynar PVDF capacities at its Calvert City plant, increasing US production capacity by 20% to support customer demand.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2018-04-25
- Where: Calvert City, Kentucky, United States
- Starts operating: 25 Apr 2018
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 20% increase in US production capacities
- Products: Kynar PVDF fluoropolymer
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Arkema](https://endata.com/companies/7031.md)
- [Novus International](https://endata.com/companies/32279.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [arkema.com](https://www.arkema.com/global/en/media/newslist/news/global/corporate/2018/2018-arkema-demarre-de-nou/), 2018-04-25: "With this 20% increase in its US production capacities, Arkema will further support its customers’ strong demand in the region."
- [arkema.com](https://www.arkema.com/canada/en/newslist/news/non-global/countries/americas/20180501-arkema-showcases-/), 2018-05-01: "Arkema has also invested in new U.S. capacity at its Mobile, Alabama production site for its Kepstan® PEKK copolymer."
- [piezotech.arkema.com](https://piezotech.arkema.com/en/media/news/non-global/countries/americas/20180501-arkema-showcases-/), 2018-05-01: "Arkema has also invested in new U.S. capacity at its Mobile, Alabama production site for its Kepstan® PEKK copolymer."
- [12newsnow.com](https://www.12newsnow.com/article/news/local/arkema-considers-investing-in-beaumont-plant/502-560563897), 2018-06-01: "This project would support the strong annual growth of the global demand for methionine, an essential amino acid for animal nutrition, which should reach 6% over the coming years."

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