# Arkema to invest $20M expanding PVDF capacity in Calvert City, Kentucky

Arkema Group will invest $20 million to increase PVDF production capacity at its Calvert City, Kentucky site by 15%. The expansion is driven by demand from EV battery, semiconductor, and cable markets, with startup planned for mid-2026.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2025-02-26
- Where: Calvert City, Kentucky, United States
- Value: $20.0M
- Starts operating: Jul 2026
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 15% capacity expansion
- Products: PVDF resin, high-performance polymers
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md), [Plastics and Polymers](https://endata.com/sectors/plastics-polymers.md)

## Companies

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

## Sources

- [lanereport.com](https://www.lanereport.com/179476/2025/02/arkema-investing-20m-to-grow-pvdf-production-at-calvert-city-site/), 2025-02-26: "We are proud to take this step forward hand-in-hand with our customers."
- [arkema.com](https://www.arkema.com/global/en/media/newslist/news/global/investorrelations/2025/20250226-pvdf-capacity-expansion-calvert-city/), 2025-02-26: "This 15% capacity expansion of Arkema’s PVDF production site in Calvert City, Kentucky, represents an investment of around 20 million US dollars"
- [chemengonline.com](https://www.chemengonline.com/arkema-to-expand-pvdf-production-plant-in-kentucky/), 2025-02-26: "This capacity expansion of Arkema’s PVDF production site in Calvert City, Kentucky, represents an investment of around $20 million"
- [alchempro.com](https://www.alchempro.com/news/plastics-news/arkema-to-expand-pvdf-output-in-us-with-20-mn-investment-301044-newsdetails.htm), 2025-02-27: "Arkema is investing ~$20 million to expand PVDF production by 15 per cent at its Calvert City, Kentucky plant, supporting rising demand for lithium-ion batteries, semiconductors, and cables."
- [plasticstoday.com](https://www.plasticstoday.com/automotive-mobility/us-boosts-capacity-for-key-battery-material-as-chinese-competition-looms), 2025-02-28: "The $20-million investment aims to support growing demand for locally manufactured high-performance resins for lithium-ion batteries."
- [tribunecourier.com](https://www.tribunecourier.com/news/arkema-increases-pvdf-capacity-by-15-in-north-america/article_2521408c-75cd-5644-ba49-c3a82773cfc7.html), 2025-03-03: "We are proud to take this step forward hand-in-hand with our customers."
- [zonadepinturas.com](https://www.zonadepinturas.com/en/news/latest-news/377-enterprises/14404-arkema-has-decided-to-increase-its-pvdf-capacity-by-15-in-north-america.html), 2025-03-21: "We are proud to take this step forward hand in hand with our customers."
- [adhesivesmag.com](https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/keyword/2460-expansion?page=5), 2025-05-09: "Arkema has decided to increase its PVDF capacity in North America by 15%, impacting the company's production site in Calvert City, Kentucky."

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