Solvay Converts Asian Silica Plants to Circular Raw Materials for Greener Tires
Asian conversion marks a global shift toward sustainable sourcing, enabling tire makers to adopt circular materials at scale.
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Evonik Breaks Ground on Major Silica Expansion in Charleston, US
Evonik recently announced the groundbreaking of a significant expansion at its Charleston site in South Carolina’s Berkeley County.
PPG to Sell Silicas Products Business to Qemetica
US paints and coatingsmaker PPG has agreed to sell its silicas products business for abou $310 million to Warsaw, Poland-based Qemetica, a manufacturer of soda ash, silicates and other specialty chemicals. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2024, subject to customary closing conditions.
