# Kemira and Wilmar form JV for AKD wax production in China

Kemira and Wilmar signed a 50-50 joint venture agreement to manufacture alkyl ketene dimer (AKD) wax in China, integrating facilities in Yanzhou and Lianyungang. Closing is expected in Q3 2014.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2020-04-09
- Where: Yanzhou and Lianyungang, China, China
- Status: announced
- Products: alkyl ketene dimer (AKD) wax
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Kemira Oyj](https://endata.com/companies/16014.md) (partner)
- [Wilmar International](https://endata.com/companies/25285.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [manufacturing-journal.net](https://www.manufacturing-journal.net/press-release/2132-kemira-and-wilmar-to-form-a-50-50-joint-venture-for-the-manufacture-of-alkyl-ketene-dimer-akd-wax-in-china), 2020-04-09: "The JV with Wilmar is an important step in the implementation of Kemira's paper strategy"

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