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Two major manufacturing projects in Rudong's Yangkou Port Economic Development Zone, Nantong, Jiangsu province, are making solid progress.

The polyester new materials project invested by Turkiye-based Koksan is moving ahead with a total investment of $710 million.

The first phase, featuring a production line designed to produce 200,000 metric tons of polyethylene terephthalate per year, has begun trial production and is expected to generate 3 billion yuan ($442 million) in annual taxable sales upon full operation.

Koksan, a leading producer of polyester packaging in Central and West Asia and a partner to Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and Nestlé, brings extensive international market connections to Rudong. The project underscores Rudong's commitment to opening-up and high-end materials.

Work on the Yongda Heavy Chemical Equipment Production Base is also progressing according to schedule. With an annual capacity of 60,000 tons, the facility is now installing and commissioning equipment and is set to start production by year-end. It is projected to add 1.1 billion yuan in annual taxable sales.

The Yongda Heavy Chemical Equipment Production Base. [Photo/WeChat account: rudongfb]

The operator Yongda Chemical Machinery (Rudong) holds 50 domestic patents and is a tier-1 supplier to the China's three oil giants —Sinopec, PetroChina, and CNOOC. The project will further strengthen Rudong's equipment manufacturing cluster.

These projects exemplify Rudong's drive to upgrade its industrial landscape and build a resilient, high-value manufacturing base.