Nouryon Expands US Levasil Capacity
Nouryon has announced plans to expand capacity for its Levasil colloidal silica at its site in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. The expansion will meet rising demand from North America’s construction and packaging sectors. Construction on the facilityis expected to be completed in the second half of 2022.
Patrick Wilhelm, vice president of inorganic specialties, said large governmental infrastructure projects are fueling the demand growth in construction while e-commerce is driving higher demand for packaging materials.
In construction applications, Levasil products provide durability to structures such as bridges and buildings. They are also used to create anti-slip surfaces in packaging applications, making stacking and handling of finished products easier and more efficient.
Nouryon has eight Levasil production plants around the world. It said expansions were ongoing in Sweden and Taiwan, but did not provide further details.
Author: Elaine Burridge, Freelance Journalist
Nouryon has announced plans to expand capacity for its Levasil colloidal silica at its site in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. The expansion will meet rising demand from North America’s construction and packaging sectors. Construction should be completed in H2 2022. (c) Nouryon
