06.09.17
Cabot Corporation and joint venture partner Inner Mongolia Hengyecheng Silicone Co., Ltd broke ground on their new fumed silica manufacturing facility in Wuhai, China.
The project, announced in September 2016, is scheduled to be completed in 2019, and will further Cabot’s position as a leading producer of fumed silica. Cabot and HYC are investing approximately $60 million to build a world-class fumed silica manufacturing facility, with Cabot owning an 80% equity interest. Cabot brings advanced fumed silica production technology and a leadership position in the region while HYC provides a long-term reliable source of feedstock. The new facility will have a manufacturing capacity of 8,000 metric tons of fumed silica per year
CAB-O-SIL fumed silica is a key ingredient in a variety of applications, including silicone elastomers, composites, adhesives, coatings, energy storage and consumer goods. Cabot’s fumed silica production technology ensures a high-performing and consistent fumed silica product that helps customers advance solutions in growth markets such as automotive, construction and renewable energy.
The project, announced in September 2016, is scheduled to be completed in 2019, and will further Cabot’s position as a leading producer of fumed silica. Cabot and HYC are investing approximately $60 million to build a world-class fumed silica manufacturing facility, with Cabot owning an 80% equity interest. Cabot brings advanced fumed silica production technology and a leadership position in the region while HYC provides a long-term reliable source of feedstock. The new facility will have a manufacturing capacity of 8,000 metric tons of fumed silica per year
CAB-O-SIL fumed silica is a key ingredient in a variety of applications, including silicone elastomers, composites, adhesives, coatings, energy storage and consumer goods. Cabot’s fumed silica production technology ensures a high-performing and consistent fumed silica product that helps customers advance solutions in growth markets such as automotive, construction and renewable energy.