Höganäs, the global leader in metal powder metallurgy, has completed construction of its new factory in Qingpu District as part of a major local project, with some production lines already operational.

Located in the Qingpu Industrial Park, the facility covers a total area of 58.3 mu (3.89 hectares) with a floor space of 35,516 square meters. The campus comprises nine buildings integrating production, research and development, and office functions. It enjoys convenient transportation, situated near Caoying Road Station on Metro Line 17 andabout25 kilometers from Hongqiao International Airport.

With a total investment of around 560 million yuan(US$81.28 million), the new plant was developed in alignment with the planned growth of Qingpu New City and its central business district. According to Chen Lifang,president of Höganäs Coating & Brazing Business Unit andgeneralmanager of Höganäs China, the facility will retain existing production processes while adding advanced equipment to moderately expand capacity. The technology center's laboratory will also undergo a comprehensive upgrade in R&D and testing capabilities.

Höganäs (China) Co Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Sweden-based Höganäs Group, first established operations in Qingpu in 1993. As the group's sole production base in China, it currently has an annual capacity of 72,000 tons. The new plant adopts sustainable, advanced processes characterized by low energy consumption, high efficiency, automation, and intelligent manufacturing. Its products serve diverse sectors including high-end manufacturing, aerospace, electronic information, and environmental protection and energy conservation. Equipped with world-leading research laboratories, the facility can provide customized powder solutions tailored to client requirements, meeting specialized application needs.

The first production line at the new plant has alreadystartedoperations smoothly, with full-scale production expected to be achieved by the end of June 2026.