Silicone
DuPont is planning silicone tubing capacity in China as demand for medical tubing is rising alongside dwindling supply.
Wacker's $200 million expansion at its Tennessee Valley location will meet rapidly growing demand for silicones in the U.S. and is expected to create 200 jobs.
The Michigan group's silicones business reported second quarter net sales of $3 billion, up 22 percent compared to last year.
The project will add 30 jobs and about 45,000 square feet at CHT USA's site in Michigan.
The conference on liquid silicone rubber is set for September in California.
Wacker opens silicone JV manufacturing site in India that will aid its plan to boost silicone capacity worldwide.
Wacker will attend K Show 2022, showcasing its latest technologies and sustainability efforts, while highlighting plans for global growth in the silicone arena.
Swiss firm Datwyler is adding machines and related two-component production capabilities to its Silao, Mexico, plant.
R.D. Abbott Co. Inc. will hose a workshop for silicone fabricators Aug. 22-25 in Akron, Ohio.
Label and packaging material producer Avery Dennison has honored Wacker Chemie A.G. with its 2022 Supplier Distinction Award.