Silicone rubber news

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.

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.

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.