Polydimethylsiloxane news

All news on Polydimethylsiloxane (also known as Polydimethyisiloxane, liquid silicone rubber, LSR, and Polydimethylsiloxane): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies.

23 June 2026

Dow invests ~$100 million to expand specialty silicones manufacturing and innovation

Targeted ~$100M projects through 2027 to boost LSR and engineered silicone capacity in US, China and Japan and add Cooling Science Labs for faster thermal-management scale-up.
17 June 2026

WACKER opens Karlovy Vary specialty silicones site

First production line started after two years; facility will supply customized silicones for electromobility, healthcare, appliances and energy markets.
30 September 2025

SABIC Unveils Non-Fluorinated SILTEM™ Resin Blends at IWCS 2025

New SILTEM™ resin blends offer a non-fluorinated alternative to fluoropolymers, enhancing thermal and chemical resistance for wire, cable, and other applications. Available for sampling.
7 July 2025

Dow to close three European upstream assets due to regional challenges

Shutdowns aim to optimize capacity, cut costs, and boost EBITDA by 2029, impacting 800 roles. Charges range from $630M to $790M, with $500M cash outlay over four years.
12 September 2018

Dow Invests in Barry, Wales

Dow is enhancing its silicones operations with low capital, high return projects to boost capacity and efficiency, meeting global demand and driving innovation in high-growth markets.
18 November 2010

Dow Corning and WACKER open Zhangjiagang integrated silicone site

China’s largest integrated silicone site: US$1.8B, 1 million m², joint siloxane and pyrogenic silica production to serve automotive, construction, electronics and personal-care markets.

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26 August 2004

Dow Corning Expands UK Silicone Production

Global demand for silicon-based products drives a 15% production increase. Expansion includes new equipment and reliability improvements, with further growth planned in China and India.