By: ICN Bureau
Last updated : November 20, 2025 10:26 am
The investment comes as Molykote responds to soaring demand for advanced lubricants across China
DuPont has officially broken ground on a new Molykote specialty lubricants manufacturing facility in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu Province, signalling a major expansion of its global production and innovation footprint. Located in the Yangtze River International Chemical Industrial Park within the Zhangjiagang Free Trade Zone, the plant is slated to begin operations by early 2027.
The investment comes as Molykote responds to soaring demand for advanced lubricants across China’s transportation, industrial, energy, and electronics sectors. The new facility promises faster production, shorter lead times, and closer collaboration with local customers, positioning DuPont to deliver next-generation lubricant solutions with speed and precision.
“Today’s groundbreaking marks the start of a new chapter in our journey to better serve our customers in China, innovate faster, and solve critical wear and friction challenges across industries,” said Eugenio Toccalino, Vice President and General Manager of DuPont Molykote. “This facility will strengthen local capabilities for application and formulation development, empowering real-time customer collaboration.”
“We are thrilled to break ground on the MOLYKOTE China production facility,” said Yi Zhang, Regional President, DuPont Asia Pacific. “This plant will help us meet current and future needs for specialty lubricants, reflecting our confidence in China’s long-term market potential and our commitment to delivering faster, locally tailored solutions.”