East China facility to
produce advanced solutions enabling the transition to electric
vehicles
SHANGHAI, Sept. 27,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont (NYSE: DD) today held a
ceremony to officially open its new adhesives production facility
in Zhangjiagang (ZJG), East China. The new facility will
produce adhesives to serve customers in the transportation
industry, primarily in lightweighting and fast-growing vehicle
electrification applications.
The facility, with capacity to serve regional needs, is designed
to deliver a world-class customer experience with state-of-the-art
process capability and quality, technical support, and excellent
access to transportation for shipping and logistics advantages. The
site includes a Manufacturing Execution System (MES), designed to
optimize the manufacturing process and connect all aspects of the
manufacturing workflow. MES will help make the production
process visible, trackable, and more reliable.
"We are thrilled to open this new manufacturing site with its
state-of-the-art equipment, innovative products and outstanding
colleagues," said Tina Wu, global
vice president, DuPont Adhesives & Fluids, Tedlar®
and Multibase™. "The new ZJG facility will further
advance our position as a leading provider of auto electrification
solutions and enhance our offerings to customers in China and the Asian market."
"The unique geographic advantages of the Zhangjiagang Free Trade
Zone, located in Zhangjiagang City, are key to attracting
high-quality investments from many leading global and local
companies," said Mr. Cai Jianfeng, Mayor of Zhangjiagang. "The
opening of DuPont's new facility marks a deepening of its
collaboration with our city as well as its commitment to operating
in China. This advanced
manufacturing hub will accelerate growth in the region and
reinforce competitiveness."
Located at the Yangtze River International Chemical Industrial
Park in the ZJG Free Trade Zone, the facility will manufacture
products including:
- BETAFORCE™ TC thermal conductive adhesives and BETATECH™
thermal interface materials that help support battery thermal
management during hybrid/electric vehicle charging and
operation.
- BETAFORCE™ multi-material bonding adhesives for battery sealing
and assembly.
- BETAMATE™ broad bake and structural adhesives for vehicle body
structure and battery bonding to support crash durability and
lighter weight vehicle structures.
About DuPont Adhesives & Fluids
DuPont Adhesives & Fluids delivers a broad range of
technology-based products and solutions to the automotive industry,
also offering a customized materials portfolio for advanced
mobility solutions with clear advantages for hybrid/electric and
autonomous vehicle manufacturers. We encourage a collaborative
approach to e-mobility solutions and make it easy for customers to
partner with us. Working with our customers throughout the value
chain, we develop material systems solutions for demanding
applications and environments. For additional information visit
www.dupont.com/mobility.
About DuPont
DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation
leader with technology-based materials and solutions that help
transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse
science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas
and deliver essential innovations in key markets including
electronics, transportation, construction, water, healthcare and
worker safety. More information about the company, its businesses
and solutions can be found at www.dupont.com. Investors can access
information included on the Investor Relations section of the
website at investors.dupont.com.
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