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Shin-Etsu Announces $21 Million Expansion

This new investment is reportedly for the purpose of expanding its production capacity for these silicone products and additionally to set up a new production facility for its silicone emulsions.

October 19, 2017

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd. recently announced that, as part of its continuously progressive expansion effort over the past four years, $21.3 million in facility and production investments are being dedicated to expanding its Akron, Ohio plant.

Medical, Other End Use Markets Driving PSA Demand

Among regions, Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes market.

October 18, 2017

The pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.22%.

DOW PERFORMANCE SILICONES: Silicone Building Products

October 12, 2017

Dow Performance Silicones recently announced the rollout of DOWSIL™ for its heritage Dow Corning high-performance silicone-based building products.

Wacker Expands Binders Production

The Munich-based chemical company plans to build a new spray dryer for dispersible polymer powders at its Ulsan site.

October 6, 2017

Wacker Chemie AG is reportedly expanding its existing production plants for polymer binders in South Korea.

EVONIK: Silicone Products

October 3, 2017

Evonik has redesigned the brand profile of its silica portfolio in response to acquiring JM Huber’s silica business in September.

CHT Group Acquires ICM Silicones Group

ICM Silicones Group consists of five separate operating subsidiaries.

September 5, 2017

CHT Group recently announced the acquisition of ICM Silicones Group; headquartered in Cassopolis, Mich.

Wacker Marks 40 Years in Brazil

Wacker Química do Brasil Ltda. was established in São Paulo in 1977.

August 31, 2017

Wacker Chemie AG is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its Brazil-based South American headquarters.

WACKER Expands Technical Center in Dubai

The region’s increasing growth potential reportedly prompted the expansion of the local facility.

August 18, 2017

WACKER recently announced it is strengthening its presence in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) by expanding the service portfolio of its technical center in Dubai.

High-Temperature Sealants Market to Be Worth $3.56 Billion by 2022

The high-temperature sealants market is witnessing moderate growth suggested to be due to their extreme temperature resistant properties, the increasing production of automobiles, and increasing demand from emerging economies.

July 21, 2017

The high-temperature sealants market was valued at $2.71 billion in 2016 and is projected to reach $3.56 billion by 2022.

Bluestar Silicones Becomes Elkem Silicones

As part of Elkem’s growth strategy, the company plans to assume responsibility for Bluestar Xinghuo Silicones and Yongdeng Silicon Materials and integrate them into the Elkem group.

July 5, 2017

Elkem’s silicones division is changing its name from Bluestar Silicones to Elkem Silicones.