Silicone rubber

Two new LSR grades: a self-adhesive, high-tear, non-postcure overmolding grade and an oil-exuding, coolant‑resistant sealant for EV battery cooling circuits.

Selective growth in electronics, healthcare and mobility; €300–€400m annual investment; PACE to save >€300m/year from 2028; Net Zero by 2045.

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

Ceramifying silicone boosts thermal and flame resistance in battery barriers; potting compounds deliver 1.6 and 2.4 W/mK, low sedimentation and room‑temperature cure.

Prices for silicone products rise due to increased platinum costs, affecting sectors like automotive and medical. Existing contracts will be amended.

Elkem validates a new mechanical recycling process for HCR, enabling over 50% reintegration, reducing waste and carbon footprint, and supporting circular economy goals.

WACKER unveils automated production of NEXIPAL® Sense laminates, offering flexible, durable sensor solutions for robotics, automotive, and medical tech, with sustainable manufacturing practices.

The new site in Karlovy Vary will produce high-performance silicones by 2025, creating 200 jobs. It supports key industries like electromobility and medical care, enhancing WACKER's European production.

New site in Karlovy Vary to produce specialty silicones by end of 2025, creating 200 jobs. Focus on room-temperature-vulcanizing silicones, later adding high-temperature-vulcanizing compounds.

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.