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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.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Again Most Interested in Royal Adhesives & Sealants News

For the second week, news from Royal Adhesives & Sealants received the most reader clicks.

Teresa McPherson

June 26, 2017

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.

Accelerating Cure of Silicone Adhesives

With proper planning and the continuing advances in silicone technology, how fast you cure silicone adhesives is up to you.

Bill Riegler Henry Sarria Rob Thomaier

June 7, 2017

As production demands have risen, it has become necessary for silicone curing to accelerate accordingly. But how fast can cure take place without compromising strength? And which fast-cure silicones are appropriate for a given application?

Advancing Adhesives

The Next Generation

Next-generation silicone adhesive technologies are key to growth in the wearables market.

June 1, 2017

According to Grand View Research, the global market for wearable medical devices is expected to reach $27.8 billion by 2022.1 Dow Corning reportedly sees the role of specialized adhesive technologies as a key driver of this growth, especially in skin- adhered medical devices, a major segment of the wearables market.