# Arkema starts up Forane 1233zd production at Aofan in China and breaks ground on US line

Arkema announced the successful start-up of a Forane 1233zd production line at partner Aofan's facility in China, and broke ground on a $60 million line at its Calvert City, US plant, expected to be completed by end 2023 or early 2024.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2022-10-06
- Where: China, China
- Value: $60.0M
- Starts operating: Q4 2023
- Status: under construction
- Products: Forane 1233zd (blowing agent)
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Arkema](https://endata.com/companies/7031.md)
- [Aofan](https://endata.com/companies/55721.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [arkema.com](https://www.arkema.com/global/en/media/newslist/news/global/corporate/2022/20221006-two-major-steps-develop-supply-forane-1233zd/), 2022-10-06: "Arkema announces today the successful start-up of the production facility of its partner Aofan in China."

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