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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

DDP Specialty Electronic Materials US Expands Midland, Michigan, Manufacturing Operations

01/30/2026
DDP Specialty Electronic Materials US, a manufacturer of advanced electronic-grade specialty materials and chemicals, plans to expand its operations in Midland, Michigan. The $20 million project is expected to create at least 22 jobs.

The investment will include an additional 6,000 square feet at the company's existing facility which will feature a new production process that will provide materials used in the global EV industry.

“We are sincerely grateful to the State of Michigan and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation for their support to DDP Specialty Electronic Materials US, LLC for our expansion project in Midland. This support is invaluable in helping us enhance our operations and contribute to the advancement of Michigan’s automotive industry,” said Ron Thompson, DuPont Michigan Operations Site Leader. “We are committed to utilizing these funds effectively to implement innovative solutions that will not only benefit our company but also positively impact the local economy and workforce. We look forward to our technology making significant strides in the growth of Michigan’s automotive landscape.”

The project is being supported by the Michigan Strategic Fund with a Michigan Business Development Program (MBDP) grant in the amount of $200,000. In addition the city of Midland anticipates approval of a real property tax abatement. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) also approved a State Education Tax abatement to be used in conjunction with the one locally approved.

“DuPont/DDP Specialty Electronic Materials US, LLC’s investment reflects a clear understanding of what makes our Midland community distinctive—deep technical expertise, a highly capable workforce, and an ecosystem built to support complex, innovation-driven operations,” noted Nicole Wilson, Vice President of Economic Development, Midland Business Alliance. “Projects of this scale move forward in places that are prepared, and our role is to ensure companies can navigate that path with clarity and confidence. We’re proud to support DuPont through the incentive process and to help advance an investment that strengthens Midland’s global relevance while delivering long-term value for our community.”

DDP Specialty Electronic Materials US services the semiconductor, automotive, and industrial markets as part of the broader DuPont de Nemours, Inc. family of businesses. The company produces silicon-based and other high-performance materials used in demanding applications such as electronic components, adhesives, and thermal solutions for sectors including electric vehicle batteries.

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