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Evonik Launches Smart Effects

February 17, 2025

Evonik has launched Smart Effects, a new entity that comes from the strategic merger of its Silica and Silanes business lines.

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PPG Sells Silicas Products Business to QEMETICA

November 25, 2024

PPG has completed the sale of its silicas products business to Warsaw, Poland-based QEMETICA for approximately $310 million in pre-tax proceeds.

PPG Announces Agreement to Sell Its Silicas Products Business

August 29, 2024

PPG announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell its silicas products business for approximately $310 million in pre-tax proceeds.

PPG Announces Review of Alternatives for Its Silica Products Business

January 11, 2024

PPG announced that it has engaged Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC as financial advisor to assist in a review of strategic alternatives for its silica products business.

Wacker pyrogenic silica Tennessee expansion

Wacker Launches Production of Pyrogenic Silica in the U.S.

The facility’s annual production capacity of 13,000 metric tons will be used both for sales purposes and for Wacker’s own silicone production.

October 10, 2019

Wacker Group recently announced that it has officially brought a plant for manufacturing pyrogenic silica on stream at its site in Charleston, Tenn.

Wacker Announces Several Expansions

The investments in North America reportedly align with Wacker’s overall expansion strategy to add capacity in Europe and in Asia.

December 15, 2017

Wacker Chemical Corp. recently announced it is planning a number of concurrent expansion projects to support regional growth and demand for silicones and silica.