# Kemira to expand paper chemical capacity in Thailand

Kemira will invest in multiple production line expansions of strength chemical agents at its Wellgrow site in Thailand. The new capacity is expected to be operational in August 2026, reaching approximately 100,000 tons annually.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2025-03-20
- Where: Wellgrow, Thailand, Thailand
- Starts operating: Aug 2026
- Status: announced
- Capacity: approximately 100,000 tons per year
- Products: strength chemical agents for paper, board and tissue
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Kemira Oyj](https://endata.com/companies/16014.md)

## Sources

- [kemira.com](https://www.kemira.com/news-and-stories/newsroom/releases/kemira-invests-in-the-expansion-of-paper-and-board-chemical-capacity-in-thailand-to-serve-the-growing-apac-market/), 2025-03-20: "To further strengthen our leading position in APAC, we are expanding our production in Thailand for future growth."

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