- DuPont held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new MOLYKOTE® plant in Zhangjiagang, China.
- The plant is expected to be operational by early 2027.
- The facility will address demand in transportation, industrial, energy, and electronics sectors.
- Key figures at the event included Eugenio Toccalino and Yi Zhang.
Groundbreaking Ceremony
DuPont has initiated the construction of a new MOLYKOTE® specialty lubricants manufacturing plant in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu Province, China. The groundbreaking ceremony marks a significant step in expanding global capacity and enhancing customer responsiveness and regional innovation for the MOLYKOTE® business.
Operational Timeline
The new manufacturing unit is being built at the Yangtze River International Chemical Industrial Park in the Zhangjiagang Free Trade Zone. It is scheduled to become operational by early 2027, aiming to meet the growing demand for advanced lubricants in various sectors.
Strategic Investment
This strategic investment is designed to address strong customer demand in transportation, industrial, energy, and electronics sectors in China. The plant will serve as a platform for innovation and collaboration, offering shorter lead times and greater agility in delivering next-generation lubricant solutions.
Key Figures
Key figures at the groundbreaking event included Eugenio Toccalino, Vice President and General Manager of DuPont™ MOLYKOTE®; Marc Turco, Global Integrated Operations Director of DuPont™ MOLYKOTE®; and Yi Zhang, Regional President of DuPont Asia Pacific. They were joined by customers, government representatives, and several DuPont employees.
