Fumed Silica news

All news on Fumed Silica (also known as Silica, silicon dioxide; synthetic amorphous silicon dioxide (nano), AEROSIL®, Levasil, and Quartz): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies.

13 April 2026

Nouryon expands China production of Levasil colloidal silica for catalysts and coatings

Guangzhou capacity boost shortens lead times for APAC manufacturers, supporting emissions catalysts, electrical-steel and cookware coatings; follows Shanghai innovation center with Levasil lab
11 March 2026

Elkem Restructures and Cuts Costs to Boost Competitiveness

Elkem introduces a new structure, reduces workforce by 300, and cuts costs by NOK 1.9 billion to enhance profitability amid market challenges.
10 November 2025

Nouryon Opens Shanghai Innovation Center for Localized Growth

The new center in Shanghai enhances technical capabilities, supports sustainable solutions, and features labs for key sectors, including a customer experience center for personal care.
29 August 2024

PPG to Sell Silicas Business to QEMETICA

The $310M transaction, closing in Q4 2024, includes manufacturing sites in the US and Netherlands. PPG will focus on coatings and specialty products. QEMETICA aims to expand globally.
10 December 2023

Fire at Elkem Salten Plant

A fire broke out at a silicon plant in Norway. Four individuals were treated, and production halted. The fire is under control, and all personnel are accounted for.
25 April 2019

BASF Modernizes Silica Plant

Investing a mid-range double-digit million euro sum, the modernization aims to enhance supply security, meet rising demand, and strengthen market leadership in Western Europe.

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