Silicone rubber news

All news on Silicone rubber (also known as ELASTOSIL®): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies in Europe.

25 June 2024
WACKER Begins Construction of New Silicone Production Site in Czech Republic
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.
11 January 2024
WACKER to Build Silicone Production Site in Czech Republic
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.
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.
18 December 2018
WACKER Expands Global Silicone Rubber Production
Increasing production by 40,000 metric tons annually by 2021, €100 million is invested to meet high demand in automotive, electronics, and medical sectors, enhancing silicone rubber availability and service.
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.

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