Wacker Chemie to Expand Silicone Production in Brazil
Wacker Chemie AG recently announced it is expanding its silicone production at its Jandira site.
Wacker Chemie AG recently announced it is expanding its silicone production at its Jandira site near São Paulo, Brazil. A multi-purpose facility is reportedly being built to manufacture antifoam compounds and functional silicone fluids.
The expansion is reportedly a response to growing regional demand for specialty silicones needed in the textile, paper, household and personal care, and cosmetics industry. Investments for the expansion will total around €7 million (~ $7.4 million).