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Significant Capacity Expansion for Evonik Industries' Precipitated Silicas
Production capacity to grow 25 percent over next few years / Focus on Asia and Europe / New products to be launched on the market shortly
These expansion plans back the Group's commitment to accompany its customers' growth as a strategic partner. "Evonik is the market leader in precipitated silicas. The market is expected to grow substantially over the next few years. Through our capacity expansion, we plan to satisfy the increasing demand and to achieve further growth along with the market," explains Thomas Hermann, head of Inorganic Materials, the business unit covering silicas and other specialty chemicals. The move also enables Evonik to continue ensuring the availability of its precipitated silicas in all regions.
Evonik's already strong market position is further reinforced by product innovations: the specialty silicas SIPERNAT®288 and SIPERNAT®268 are designed for highly transparent silicone rubber applications, such as keypads for cell phones, computers, and remote controls. Other products for the tire industry and life science applications are being launched on the Asian market as well.
The application possibilities for precipitated silicas are diverse and manifold. Silica, along with organosilane, is a crucial component in low-rolling resistance tires. Silicas are also used as carriers and free flow agents in the food and animal feed industries, and serve as additives in the paints and coatings industries, or even as abrasives in toothpaste. Evonik produces precipitated silica at 10 sites in 8 countries around the world.
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