United States. Sean Keohane, president and CEO of Cabot Corporation, and Howard Ungerleider, chief financial officer of DowDuPont, joined more than 150 local officials, business leaders and community members to celebrate the opening of the Cabot smoked silica plant in western Kentucky.
The official ceremony was held in the presence of local government representatives and other business leaders at the headquarters of the new facility. The innovation coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Dow site in Carrollton and celebrates the company's history of innovation through silicone chemistry.
Announced in May 2017, the new manufacturing facility is scheduled to be operational in 2020, and will extend Cabot's long-term relationship with Dow, while fostering Cabot's position as a producer of pyrogenic silica. Upon completion, the plant will incorporate Cabot's latest technological advances into the design and operation of the plant. In addition, the location allows for a close relationship with Dow, creating a closed-loop system that reduces transportation risks, increases manufacturing efficiency, and reduces waste.
"This is wonderful news for the Carrollton community and the region as we welcome the new manufacturing facility and celebrate 50 years of innovation," said Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin. "Both companies, Cabot and Dow, bring a rich history of excellence to our state and a proud tradition of community and employee support."
