Wacker Chemie AG recently announced it is expanding its silicone elastomer production capacity in Jincheon, South Korea.
Wacker Chemie AG recently announced it is expanding its silicone elastomer production capacity in Jincheon, South Korea. The new facilities reportedly will include production plants for silicone sealants, specialty silicones, and liquid silicone rubber.
In addition, existing production units in Jincheon will be transferred to the new site. Investments for the expansion will total around €16 million (~ $18 million). Construction work will officially start at the end of July, and production is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2018.