International. As part of its broad investment plan to meet the growth in silicone demand and drive innovation, The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) announced the construction of a new silicone resins plant to expand its global capacity and meet the growing demand for high-value specialty silicone products in key industries and emerging markets around the world.
The new facility is expected to go live in 2021 and will be located at Dow's existing manufacturing center in Zhangjiagang, eastern China.
A high-tech material with unique physical and chemical properties, silicone resin is critical for high-value specialized silicone applications in the home and personal care, pressure-sensitive adhesives, defoamers, moldable optics for lighting, and special chemical industries.
Mauro Gregorio, Chief Commercial Officer of Dow Consumer Solutions, said: "We have witnessed impressive growth in demand for high-end consumer goods with the growing prosperity of the world and the continued expansion of the middle class, especially in emerging markets. We strive to maintain a customer-centric approach throughout our operations. Our new silicone resin plant is the latest testament to this commitment, and we believe it will allow us to meet the needs of our customers in a superior and more successful way."
The new plant, whose design, construction and operations will adhere to Dow's global environmental, health and safety standards, will help better position Dow to address the global market imbalance in silicone supply and demand, provide greater security of supply for customers, and help them grow and succeed. especially in the dynamic markets of the Asia-Pacific region.
