Fumed Silica news

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

5 September 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.
6 April 2019
Nouryon Expands Colloidal Silica Production in Sweden
The €4M expansion boosts capacity for Levasil CC, aiding the shift to sustainable water-based coatings. It supports growing demand and future growth in various markets, including electronics and construction.
19 February 2019
Grace Expands Colloidal Silica Production in Germany
The new plant in Worms will boost LUDOX® colloidal silica capacity, support high-demand applications, and enhance logistics for Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, completing in Q2 2020.
6 December 2017
AkzoNobel Expands Colloidal Silica Production in Sweden
Investing €4M, the expansion will meet rising demand, enhance market leadership, and support sustainable product growth, with completion expected by late 2018.

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