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Evonik Opens New Plant for Specialty Silicones in Shanghai

Investment supports strategy of expanding businesses with a clear orientation toward specialty chemicals.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

Evonik has started up a new plant in Shanghai, China, for production of a wide range of organically modified specialty silicones. The products, which are manufactured in batch processes, are used in, for example, polyurethane, paints, and coatings applications as well as in a variety of industrial applications.    “The plant is yet another important cornerstone in Evonik’s growth strategy,” said Christian Kullmann, chairman of the Executive Board of Evonik. “We’re focusing on businesses with a...

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