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Additional expansion projects to increase capacity in Dow’s high-value performance silicones products and intermediates include a new specialty resin plant in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu, China.
The Dow Chemical Co. recently announced new low capital intensity, high return investments in its upstream and downstream silicones franchise.
Dosing systems should offer easy adjustment of the mixing ratio.
Silicones are some of the most versatile connecting materials available and can be used across a huge range of applications. In addition, the ongoing development of silicones is opening new applications in the industry for future production methods, leading to a need for new processing systems for both one- and two-component materials.
The demand for low-volatile-organic compounds and green and sustainable sealants is expected to create growth opportunities for the market globally over the forecast period.
The exterior sector of the global construction silicone sealants market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6% from 2019 to 2024.