Menzolit one of the world leaders in sheet moulding and bulk moulding compounds has decided to install a manufacturing plant for SMC and BMC in China. The facility is located in Jinshan in the greater Shanghai area. The production start is planned for the third quarter of 2008 to serve the global customers of Menzolit as well as local tier1 suppliers, molders and OEM´s. Menzolit is planning to offer the full product range and according to market demands develop specialties that can fit the demands of the Chinese market. Menzolit already have operations in four European countries and partners in South America and South Korea. Thomas He will be the new company manager.