Start of construction of a new specialty silicones production facility in China
The new facility is being constructed at the Multi-User-Site in the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park
“With this investment, we are strengthening our position as market and technology leader,” said Klaus Engel, the chairman of the Evonik Executive Board, during the groundbreaking ceremony in Shanghai. “We want to expand our specialty silicones production capacities in Asia to serve the rising demand with local production. That is why we are enlarging our production capacities in this region.”
Specialty silicones offer a wide range of applications for numerous industries. For example, as additives for plastics, specialty silicones are responsible for comfortable furniture, car seats and ergonomic mattresses. They also play an important role within the formulation of insulation material for building insulation and guarantee of the highest energy efficiency of refrigerators. Other areas of application are defoaming agents, used in industries like construction, textile or plastics. Furthermore, specialty silicones are used in coatings and inks. Markets for specialty silicones have grown substantially over the past years.
“Based on our successful business operations in Shanghai for more than 15 years, we want to continue to support the success and growth of our customers in Asia and beyond as a reliable partner,” said Dr. Hans Josef Ritzert, member of the Board of Management of Evonik Nutrition & Care GmbH.
Evonik is a globally leading solutions provider in the area of organically modified specialty silicones. The Group’s global production facilities, research and development centers, and local application laboratories offer technical advisement, customized products and local on-site service to customers.
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