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- Levima Advanced Materials Corporation (003022.SZ) manufactures and sells advanced polymer materials for a range of industrial applications. The company produces polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) resins, including grades such as LEF series for lithium battery binders, LEP series for lithium battery separators, and LEH series for high-end injection molding; PVDF emulsions like LED series for architectural coatings, LEW series for metal roofing coatings, and LEA series for electrodeposition coatings; and specialty materials including fluoroelastomers and other fluoropolymers. Its products serve key sectors such as new energy vehicles, lithium batteries, semiconductors, architectural coatings, and piping systems, with primary customers including battery manufacturers, coating producers, and semiconductor firms in China and internationally.
Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, Levima operates production facilities primarily in Guangdong province, with expanding capacity in fluorine-containing new materials. The company focuses on the fluoro-polymer segment within the advanced materials industry, targeting high-growth markets in Asia, Europe, and North America through exports and strategic partnerships.
In recent developments, Levima announced a major capacity expansion in 2024, with its 10,000-ton PVDF project commencing construction to meet surging demand from the electric vehicle and energy storage sectors. The company secured significant funding through equity offerings and reported robust revenue growth in 2024, driven by new product launches in semiconductor-grade PVDF. Additionally, Levima formed strategic alliances with leading battery producers, including CATL, to supply specialized materials, marking a key shift toward deeper integration in the lithium battery supply chain.