At a groundbreaking ceremony held at the site Michael Mei, Group Vice President of Hempel in North Asia, said, “China is a growing market for Hempel that will continue to grow in the coming years. This is our second groundbreaking ceremony for a new factory in China in 2020 – a combined investment of USD 270 million that will expand our total production capacity in China significantly. I’m very proud to be part of a company that is so clearly committed to the region.”

The day of the groundbreaking ceremony, Hempel also opened a new research and development (R&D) facility in Zhangjiagang. The company has a network of 15 R&D centers across the globe. The new facility replaces its existing R&D center in Kunshan and will be a hub for the development of sustainable coating solutions aimed at customers in China.

Mei commented, “At Hempel, we have a very strong focus on sustainability. We are investing in knowledge and technology so we can meet the ever-growing need for sustainable coating solutions. Our new R&D facility Zhangjiagang gives us the opportunity to further develop innovative and sustainable solutions for customers in our region.”