Introduction
Zhejiang Fluorine Chemical New Material Co., Ltd. (浙江孚诺林化工新材料有限公司), also known by the brands Flurine and Zheflon, is a Chinese high-tech fluoropolymer manufacturer specializing in PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride) and FKM (fluoroelastomer), with additional activity in related fluorine-based materials such as PTFE, PFA, and FFKM. The company is headquartered in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, and is positioned within the broader fluorine materials supply chain serving lithium batteries, films, cables, automotive components, and chemical processing applications.
Founded in 2006/2007 in the Hangzhou Bay Shangyu industrial area, the company has developed from a domestic fluorine materials producer into an enterprise with two production bases in Zhejiang and Hubei, a reported workforce of more than 1,000 employees on its website, and a sales network spanning domestic and overseas markets. Its industrial profile is shaped by fluoropolymer processing technology, application-driven product development, and a focus on high-purity materials for energy storage and other demanding technical uses.
History and Development
The company was established in 2006, with public-facing corporate materials also describing it as founded in 2007; the difference appears to reflect the timing of registration versus commercial branding or platform listings. It is headquartered at No. 5, Weiyi Road, Hangzhou Bay Shangyu Economic and Technological Development Zone, Shaoxing, where it has built its main manufacturing and administrative base.
A key milestone came in 2010, when the company completed its first dispersed PVDF production line, marking its entry into industrial-scale fluoropolymer manufacturing. In 2012, that PVDF capacity had expanded to 3,000 tonnes per year, indicating rapid scale-up in response to demand for fluoropolymer materials.
Another significant development occurred in 2013–2014, when the company reportedly developed and commissioned a suspension-process PVDF line. Corporate descriptions state that this technology helped fill a domestic gap and reached international standards, with the resulting PVDF characterized by higher purity, better thermal stability, and higher molecular weight, attributes particularly relevant to lithium-battery applications.
In 2021, the company established a second PVDF-related facility in Hubei Province, expanding its geographic manufacturing footprint and increasing capacity diversification. Later industry reporting and company-adjacent materials suggest the broader Fluorine group has continued to add capacity in fluoropolymer product lines, although public capacity figures vary across sources and should be read as estimates rather than audited disclosure.
Business Operations and Segments
Zhejiang Fluorine Chemical New Material operates as a manufacturer of fluorine-containing polymers and elastomers, with business centered on formulation, polymerization, processing, quality control, and application support. Its core activities combine R&D, production, and sales rather than pure trading.
The company’s operating profile is organized around two main product families:
- PVDF fluoropolymers, used in energy storage, coatings, films, cables, and chemical applications
- FKM fluoroelastomers, used where heat, chemicals, and sealing performance are critical
Public listings also indicate a broader fluoropolymer scope that includes PTFE, PFA, and FFKM, suggesting the company participates in adjacent high-performance fluoroplastics markets beyond its primary PVDF and FKM lines. A government environmental review for a PTFE project also references production of PFA and PTFE, confirming the company’s movement into additional fluoropolymer categories.
Products and Technologies
The company’s best-known products are PVDF resins and FKM raw gums and precompounds. Public product descriptions indicate multiple PVDF grades, including:
- Lithium-battery grade PVDF
- Injection-grade PVDF
- Extrusion-grade PVDF
- Coating-grade PVDF
- PVDF for films, monofilament, wire and cable, pipe/rod/plate/fittings, and fishing line
This grade structure reflects PVDF’s diverse processing routes. In practice, lithium-battery grades are typically optimized for binder and separator-related performance, while extrusion and molding grades emphasize processability and mechanical stability; the company’s own descriptions highlight higher purity and thermal stability for battery-oriented applications.
For FKM, the company supplies raw gums and precompounds, which are intermediate materials used by downstream processors to manufacture seals, O-rings, hoses, and other elastomeric components that must resist fuels, solvents, heat, and aggressive chemicals. The focus on precompounding indicates a value-added position in the supply chain, where formulation consistency and downstream processing behavior matter as much as base polymer chemistry.
The company’s technology base is supported by a dedicated R&D team, a municipal research center, and reported invention patents in public summaries. Corporate materials also claim laboratory and quality-testing capability, along with the integration of R&D, manufacturing, quality control, and application technology services.
A notable technical distinction in its PVDF history is the transition from dispersed-process PVDF to suspension-process PVDF. Suspension polymerization is often associated with a different particle morphology and performance profile than dispersion-based routes, which can be important for battery binders and certain coating or film applications; the company presents this process development as an important domestic advance.
Applications and End Markets
Zhejiang Fluorine Chemical New Material’s products are used across several industrial sectors, with emphasis on new energy, chemical processing, and industrial materials. Public materials identify the following end markets:
- Lithium batteries and broader energy storage systems
- Fluorine films and specialty films
- Cables and wire
- Automotive components
- Chemical industry and chemically aggressive process environments
- Environmental and industrial applications where corrosion resistance is required
The company’s PVDF is especially relevant to the lithium-ion supply chain, where material purity, molecular weight control, and thermal behavior can affect processing and end-use performance. FKM products support sealing and elastomer applications in equipment exposed to heat, oils, fuels, and chemicals, making them relevant to automotive and chemical-processing uses.
Global Presence and Market Position
Public company materials indicate that Zhejiang Fluorine Chemical New Material has developed a domestic and overseas sales network for PVDF and FKM. Chinaplas exhibitor information states that the company has two offices/factories globally and a headquarters location in China, consistent with a multi-site operating model rather than a single-facility business.
The company is commonly described in trade and exhibition databases as a manufacturer/factory rather than a pure distributor, and public profiles suggest a mid-sized industrial producer with significant specialization in fluoropolymer chemistry. Exact market share figures are not publicly disclosed in the sources reviewed, but the firm appears active in a segment of Chinese PVDF supply that has expanded rapidly alongside electric-vehicle and battery demand.
Industry reporting in 2026 described the broader F诺林/孚诺林 group as one of the earlier domestic producers to industrialize suspension-process PVDF in China, a claim that, if viewed together with company histories, supports its reputation as an established participant in the domestic fluoropolymer market.
Sustainability and Environmental Initiatives
The company states that it is committed to supporting new-energy development and sustainable value creation through fluorine-material innovation. Its emphasis on high-performance materials for batteries and durable industrial components aligns with demand for longer-life, more efficient downstream products, although such benefits depend on the specific application and lifecycle context.
At the same time, fluoropolymer manufacturing is resource- and energy-intensive, and the sector operates under environmental controls that include emissions, energy use, and chemical handling. Public records show the company has held ISO 14001 environmental management certification and has been listed as a monitored or key pollutant-emitting enterprise in Zhejiang-related regulatory records, underscoring the regulatory attention that commonly accompanies fluorochemical production.
The company has also pursued product-line diversification into materials such as PTFE, PFA, and potentially related high-performance fluoropolymers, which may support broader industrial substitution and material efficiency goals depending on downstream use. However, no source reviewed provided quantified emissions-reduction targets or full lifecycle assessment data.
Financial Performance and Economic Impact
Publicly accessible sources do not provide audited financial statements for the company, but several indicators suggest substantial industrial scale. One supplier profile cites an annual output value exceeding USD 100 million, while other materials describe workforce levels ranging from 100–500 to more than 1,000 employees, reflecting differences in platform data and reporting scope.
The company is embedded in the industrial economy of Shaoxing’s Shangyu district, where it contributes to the local specialty-chemicals manufacturing base and regional employment. Its reported investments in PVDF and related fluoropolymer capacity also connect it to upstream fluorspar-derived chemistry and downstream sectors such as batteries and industrial equipment, both of which are strategically important in China’s advanced materials supply chain.
Leadership and Corporate Governance
Public sources identify Miao Guoxiang as a senior executive and legal representative in corporate records, while trade-platform listings also mention Bruce Yang as a general director in some contexts, suggesting that different platforms may reflect different roles, transliterations, or reporting snapshots. Because the company is privately held, detailed governance disclosures are limited in the sources reviewed.
The firm’s management profile emphasizes a technical leadership model, with corporate materials highlighting a senior R&D team, production management capability, and a quality-oriented operating structure. Certifications including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and IATF 16949 indicate process discipline relevant to industrial and automotive-linked markets.
Innovations and Future Outlook
The company’s innovation narrative is centered on process development and application-specific fluoropolymer grades. Its progression from dispersed PVDF to suspension PVDF, along with expansion into lithium-battery-grade materials, reflects a strategy of moving toward higher-value, technically demanding markets.
Future growth for the company is likely to depend on several industry factors:
- Continued demand for battery materials and specialty binders
- Competition in PVDF from established domestic and international suppliers
- Environmental and energy-use constraints affecting fluorochemical manufacturing
- Ongoing development of PFA, PTFE, and related fluoropolymer capacities
The company’s participation in patent activity and its expansion into multiple fluoropolymer grades suggest a continued emphasis on technical differentiation rather than commodity output alone.
References
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CPS+ eMarketplace. (n.d.). ZHEJIANG FLUORINE CHEMICAL NEW MATERIAL CO., LTD.ZHEJIANG FLUORINE CHEMICAL NEW MATERIAL CO., LTD.. CPS+ eMarketplace. https://www.chinaplasonline.com/eMarketplace/ExhibitorInfo?CompId=1021750Link