DuPont to Expand FilmTec™ Manufacturing into China through Reverse Osmosis Acquisition

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DuPont (NYSE:DD) has signed an agreement to acquire Sinochem (Ningbo) RO Memtech to expand its FilmTec™ reverse osmosis manufacturing presence in China and Asia Pacific. The acquisition will establish DuPont's third RO manufacturing facility, located in Zhejiang Province, China, complementing existing facilities in Minnesota, USA, and Jubail, Saudi Arabia.

The strategic acquisition aims to enhance local production capabilities, reduce lead times, and strengthen supply chain reliability for FilmTec™ elements used in industrial water purification. The transaction is expected to close in Q4 2025. The facility has already been qualified to manufacture FilmTec™ reverse osmosis elements at DuPont's quality standards.

Positive

• Strategic expansion into China's growing water treatment market
• Localized production will reduce lead times and enhance supply chain reliability
• Facility already qualified to manufacture FilmTec™ elements at DuPont quality standards
• Reduced carbon footprint through shorter supply routes
• Enhanced ability to respond to local market dynamics and mandates

Negative

• Potential integration challenges in merging operations
• Investment costs and financial terms not disclosed
• Regulatory approval risks in Chinese market

Insights

Global Supply Chain Strategist

DuPont's acquisition of Sinochem Memtech strengthens its position in Asia's water purification market while reducing supply chain risks.

DuPont's acquisition of Sinochem (Ningbo) Memtech represents a strategic manufacturing expansion that will significantly enhance the company's competitive position in the Asia Pacific water treatment market. By establishing this third global manufacturing hub for FilmTec™ reverse osmosis elements in China's Zhejiang Province, DuPont addresses several critical business imperatives simultaneously.

The localization strategy delivers four key operational advantages: shortened customer lead times, enhanced supply chain resilience, improved responsiveness to local regulations, and reduced carbon footprint through shorter logistics routes. These benefits position DuPont to better capitalize on the growing demand for water purification technologies in a region facing significant water scarcity challenges.

This acquisition follows DuPont's established pattern of strategic geographic diversification, complementing existing FilmTec™ production facilities in Minnesota (USA) and Jubail (Saudi Arabia). The company has already qualified the plant to ensure consistent quality standards across all manufacturing locations, minimizing integration risks.

From a market positioning perspective, this move strengthens DuPont's ability to serve high-growth sectors including industrial water treatment, municipal systems, power generation, and the water-intensive microelectronics industry throughout Asia. With water treatment technologies already purifying more than 50 million gallons per minute across 112 countries, this expansion provides DuPont with enhanced manufacturing capabilities to meet rising demand while maintaining competitive advantages in delivery speed and reliability.

WILMINGTON, Del., Sept. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont (NYSE: DD) has signed an agreement to acquire Sinochem (Ningbo) RO Memtech Co., Ltd. ("Sinochem (Ningbo) Memtech") to expand its reverse osmosis (RO) manufacturing footprint into China and the Asia Pacific region. With advanced membrane and fabrication production technologies, the acquisition increases DuPont's capacity to meet the growing demand in the region for FilmTec™ elements for industrial water purification and reuse.  

"This acquisition aligns with our strategy to enhance our global manufacturing capabilities for FilmTec™ RO elements and better serve our customers in China and the Asia Pacific region," said Jeroen Bloemhard, President of DuPont's Healthcare & Water Technologies segment. "With an expanded global manufacturing footprint, DuPont remains dedicated to providing solutions that purify and reclaim water sources, particularly in regions facing water scarcity and resource challenges." 

The acquisition supports DuPont's strategy to localize production closer to its end customers. By localizing its manufacturing footprint, DuPont can better serve the increasing demand for FilmTec™ products in China and the Asia Pacific region, shorten customer lead-times, respond to evolving market dynamics and local mandates, enhance logistics reliability and supply chain risk management, and reduce carbon footprints through shorter supply routes. 

The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter 2025.

Production facilities, based in Zhejiang Province, China, will be the third RO manufacturing location for DuPont, expanding on the state-of-the-art production employed in Edina, Minnesota, USA, and Jubail, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. DuPont has already qualified the plant, to manufacture and supply FilmTec™ reverse osmosis elements to China and other Asia Pacific markets—at the same quality levels customers expect from its other RO production sites. 

Reverse osmosis, or RO, technology is used to demineralize brackish water and desalinate seawater for a variety of applications, including industrial and municipal water treatment, power generation, food and beverage processing, and water reuse.  

DuPont Water Solutions' technologies are helping to purify more than 50 million gallons of water every minute in 112 countries across the world. DuPont offers market-leading technologies to address a variety of challenges faced by water treatment municipalities, seawater desalination plants, and industrial water users, including the microelectronics industry, through a broad portfolio of membranes, resins and complete systems. The team is also innovating solutions that can help balance the world's growing water and energy demands, with products that help maximize the availability of electricity, lithium and green hydrogen.   

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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FAQ

What company is DuPont (NYSE:DD) acquiring in China?

DuPont is acquiring Sinochem (Ningbo) RO Memtech Co., Ltd., a reverse osmosis membrane manufacturer located in Zhejiang Province, China.

When will DuPont's acquisition of Sinochem Memtech close?

The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025.

How many RO manufacturing facilities will DuPont have after this acquisition?

After this acquisition, DuPont will have three RO manufacturing facilities globally, located in Edina, Minnesota (USA), Jubail (Saudi Arabia), and Zhejiang Province (China).

What are the benefits of DuPont's acquisition of Sinochem Memtech?

The acquisition will expand DuPont's manufacturing footprint in Asia Pacific, reduce customer lead times, enhance supply chain reliability, and lower carbon footprint through shorter supply routes.

What products will the new Chinese facility manufacture?

The facility will manufacture FilmTec™ reverse osmosis elements for industrial water purification and reuse applications in China and other Asia Pacific markets.