Quaker Houghton Breaks Ground on New Manufacturing Facility in China
Quaker Houghton (NYSE: KWR), a global leader in industrial process fluids, has begun construction on a new manufacturing facility in Zhangjiagang, China. This state-of-the-art facility aims to enhance the company's production capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region, with operations expected to commence in Q2 2026.
Jeff Fleck, Chief Supply Chain Officer, emphasized the importance of this facility in solidifying Quaker Houghton's global supply chain. Chief Commercial Officer Joseph Berquist highlighted the strategic investment as a response to the growing demand in key industrial sectors like steel, aluminum, automotive, and wind power.
- Expansion of production capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region.
- New facility operational by Q2 2026.
- Strategic investment to meet growing customer demand in China and Asia-Pacific.
- Reinforcement of Quaker Houghton's global supply chain.
- None.
"We are thrilled to break ground on our new manufacturing facility in Zhangjiagang,
Joseph Berquist, Chief Commercial Officer at Quaker Houghton, adds: "We have built a strong presence in
About Quaker Houghton
Quaker Houghton is the global leader in industrial process fluids. With a presence around the world, including operations in over 25 countries, our customers include thousands of the world's most advanced and specialized steel, aluminum, automotive, aerospace, offshore, container, mining, and metalworking companies. Our high-performing, innovative and sustainable solutions are backed by best-in-class technology, deep process knowledge and customized services. With approximately 4,400 employees, including chemists, engineers and industry experts, we partner with our customers to improve their operations so they can run even more efficiently, even more effectively, whatever comes next. Quaker Houghton is headquartered in
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