Silicone news

All news on Silicone: plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies in Europe.

22 March 2023
WACKER Expands Silicone Sealant Production in Nünchritz
The expansion will boost production and filling capacities, create jobs, and support sustainable construction with alkoxy silicones. Completion is expected by fall 2024, pending regulatory approval.
17 September 2022
Evonik Expands Additive Capacity for Paints
New capacities for TEGO® Phobe hydrophobing agents and TEGO® Viscoplus thickeners will be available from October, enhancing supply security in Europe and globally.
17 February 2022
Elkem Secures French Government Funding for Specialty Silicones Expansion
The funding supports capacity expansion in Roussillon and investments in Saint-Fons to meet high-tech market demand, enhance production, and improve environmental performance.
27 October 2021
Elkem to Upgrade and Expand Roussillon Silicone Plant
The €36M investment will boost capacity by 20,000 metric tons, enhance productivity, and improve sustainability. Completion is expected in Q3 2023, supporting EMEA and Americas markets.
15 July 2020
Evonik Begins Production at New Geesthacht Silicone Facility
The new facility in Geesthacht, Germany, is now operational, producing silicones and SMPs for various applications, enhancing supply reliability and product innovation despite Covid-19 challenges.
15 November 2019
WACKER Opens New Silicon-Metal Plant in Norway
The new facility boosts capacity by over 40%, covering a third of WACKER's German demand. €100 million was invested, enhancing efficiency and supply security against market fluctuations and trade barriers.

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