# Arkema to double Sartomer photocure resins capacity at Nansha plant in China

Arkema announced a project to double its UV curable resins production capacity at its Nansha plant in China. The expansion is scheduled to come on stream in the second half of 2023.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2021-12-15
- Where: Nansha, China, China
- Starts operating: Q3 2023
- Status: announced
- Capacity: double UV curable resins production capacity
- Products: UV curable resins, Sartomer photocure resins
- 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/2021/20211216-arkema-to-double-its-uv-resins-capacity-in-china/), 2021-12-15: "This expansion will support the fast-growing demand in Asia for cutting-edge solutions in electronics, driven by 5G technology, and in renewable energies."
- [equipment-news.com](https://www.equipment-news.com/arkema-to-double-its-sartomer-photocure-resins-capacity-in-asia/), 2022-01-10: "This new expansion is scheduled to come on stream in the second half of 2023 and will provide best-inclass regional supply to customers in Asia."
- [arkema.com](https://www.arkema.com/global/en/media/newslist/news/global/corporate/2022/20220126-arkema-to-increase-pvdf-production-capacity-in-china/), 2022-01-26: "Due to strong demand for lithium-ion batteries, and other important markets, Arkema’s previously announced 35% fluoropolymer capacity increase at its Changshu site in China is now revised upwards to a capacity increase of 50%"
- [coatingsworld.com](https://www.coatingsworld.com/breaking-news/arkema-boosts-pvdf-capacity-expansion-in-changshu/), 2022-01-27: "We are committed to supporting the growth of our customers."

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