silicones

Elkem Initiates Strategic Review of Silicones Division

Elkem, a Norwegian manufacturer of silicon-based advanced materials, has initiated a strategic review of its Silicones division. The review is initiated with a target to streamline Elkem, as well as to enable the allocation of capital to accelerate growth in the Silicon Products and Carbon Solutions divisions.

Wacker Breaks Ground on Czech Silicone Specialties Production Facility

German chemical company Wacker Chemie has broken ground for its new production site in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic. Wacker plans to produce room-temperature-curing high-performance silicones there from the end of 2025 and high-consistency silicone rubbers from 2028.

Shin-Etsu Invests in Silicones Business

Evonik starts up China Silicones Plant

Dow Plans Coatings Polymer Plant in Saudi Arabia

Dow and Mosaic Ink Saudi Projects

China’s Investors Advance

Gnann succeeds Hartel to Lead Wacker Silicones

Board Changes in Store at Wacker-Chemie

Evonik to Expand Global Silicone Footprint

Wacker Appoints New Eastern Europe Distributors

Gelest Names Kelly Chemical Corp Exlclusive Distributor for Taiwan

Gelest expands its Specialty Silane, Silicone and Metal-Organic Materials business

Wacker Reports Steady Start to the New Fiscal Year in Q1 2013

Wacker Expands Its Technical Center in Brazil

Gelest Announces New Appointments

Solar Woes Hit Wacker Chemie's Core Profit, Dividend

Polysilicon Prices and Stable Chemical Business Shape Wacker's Expectations for 2013

Dow Corning, Crystal Solar Announce Collaboration in Solar Applications

Wacker Invests €1.2 Million in Middle and South America

Wacker Expands Collaboration with DKSH in Southeast Asia

Silicones Help Give Swimmers Competitive Edge

Wacker Chemie Sells Tire-Release-Agent Business To Rhein Chemie

Dow Corning Reports Solid Q1 2011

Adhesives and Sealants Are Gaining in Demand

An Evolving Model