- Nouryon expands Levasil colloidal silica production at its Guangzhou site to shorten lead times for APAC customers
- New capacity targets emissions-control catalysts, electrical-steel coatings and non-stick cookware coatings
- Expansion complements Nouryon's November 2025 Shanghai innovation center, which houses eight labs including one dedicated to Levasil for catalyst technologies
Capacity expansion in Guangzhou
Nouryon is increasing production capacity for its Levasil colloidal silica at its Guangzhou manufacturing site to supply a broader range of premium grades with shorter lead times for the Asia‑Pacific market.
Primary applications
Levasil is used in emissions‑control catalysts, electrical‑steel coatings (to improve transformer energy efficiency) and non‑stick cookware coatings (for durability and performance).
Regional strategy
The Guangzhou expansion brings production closer to APAC manufacturers to address fast‑growing demand in catalysts and advanced coatings.
R&D support
The expansion follows Nouryon’s November 2025 opening of a Shanghai innovation center with eight specialized laboratories, including one dedicated to Levasil for catalyst technologies.
Business segments
The Levasil product line is deployed across the Resource Solutions segment for catalyst applications and the Performance Materials segment for coatings formulations.
