- AkzoNobel is investing over €4 million to expand colloidal silica production in Sweden.
- The expansion at the Bohus facility is expected to be completed by late 2018.
- Colloidal silica is made from sand and water and is used in electronics, coatings, construction, catalysts, and batteries.
- AkzoNobel has production facilities in Taiwan, China, Germany, Sweden, Brazil, and the US.
Investment and Expansion
AkzoNobel’s Specialty Chemicals business is investing more than €4 million to increase production capacity in Sweden for its Levasil CC-branded colloidal silica. The expansion aims to meet growing customer demand and strengthen the company’s market leadership position.
Colloidal Silica Applications
Colloidal silica, made from sand and water, is a versatile product that enhances functionalities in various products and manufacturing processes. AkzoNobel is a leading global producer with facilities in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Key markets include electronics, coatings, construction, catalysts, and batteries.
Project Timeline
The expansion at the Bohus facility near Gothenburg is expected to be completed by late 2018. This initiative follows the commissioning of a new lab and an innovative process step last year, which boosted production capacity for Levasil products.
Global Production Capacity
In response to customer demand, AkzoNobel is selectively increasing production capacities across its portfolio. Recent progress includes expansion projects at the Kvarntorp plant in Sweden, the Frankfurt facility in Germany, and the Ningbo multi-site in China, with completed projects in the US, China, Brazil, and Denmark.
