# Arkema starts up 50% PVDF capacity increase at Changshu plant in China

Arkema started up a 50% capacity increase of Kynar® fluoropolymer for the lithium-ion battery business at its Changshu plant in China in December 2020, with first commercial supplies expected in January 2021.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2020-11-23
- Where: Changshu, China, China
- Starts operating: Dec 2020
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 50% increase in PVDF capacity
- Products: Kynar® fluoropolymer (PVDF) for lithium-ion batteries
- 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/corporate/2020/20201124-arkema-starts-up-its-new-pvdf-capacity-in-china/), 2020-11-23: "Arkema starts up its 50% capacity increase of Kynar® fluoropolymer for the lithium-ion battery business at its Changshu plant in China in December 2020, with the first commercial supplies for January 2021."
- [specchemonline.com](https://www.specchemonline.com/index.php/arkema-moves-further-specialities), 2020-12-14: "This was driven by strong growth in demand in the electric vehicles and consumer electronic devices sectors."

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