Wacker Starts up New Chinese Production Plant for Silicone Polymers and Fluids
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Wacker, the Munich-based chemical group, officially inaugurated its new silicone-polymer plant at Zhangjiagang (China). The plant manufactures not only intermediates, but also downstream silicone products, including fluids. Completing WACKER’s supply chain in China, the plant is an integral part of Zhangjiagang’s silicone production system and represents an investment of some €30 million.
“Our new silicone-polymer facility at Zhangjiagang is another milestone toward optimally satisfying soaring customer demand on China’s growth markets,” explained Carlos Weise, president of the WACKER SILICONES division. “Our Chinese business is generating double-digit growth, clearly outperforming the world market,” he emphasized. “At the same time, the new plant will help us provide top-quality products and solutions that are made locally. As a result, our customers will be able to meet their own customers’ needs even more effectively. Through our efforts, we are supporting growth in many of China’s key industries.”
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