# Solvay doubles PVDF capacity at Changshu site in China ahead of schedule

Solvay completed the early expansion of its Solef PVDF production capacity at its Changshu site in China, more than doubling the volume since mid-May 2022. The expansion meets growing demand from the lithium-ion battery market for electric vehicles.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2022-06-13
- Where: Changshu, China
- Starts operating: May 2022
- Status: completed
- Products: Solef PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride)
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md), [Plastics and Polymers](https://endata.com/sectors/plastics-polymers.md)

## Companies

- [Solvay](https://endata.com/companies/1830.md)

## Sources

- [solvay.com](https://www.solvay.com/en/news/solvay-doubles-pvdf-capacity-china-ahead-schedule-meet-growing-demand-ev-batteries), 2022-06-13: "Solvay continues to extend its leadership position in the global lithium-ion battery market with the early completion of its PVDF capacity increase in Changshu, China."

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