WACKER CHEMIE
Construction for 20,000 t/y silicone plant commences in Czech Republic
By Plasteurope.com staff
Earlier in June, representatives of Wacker Chemie (Munich, Germany; www.wacker.com) broke ground for the new plant in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic. A production building is to be erected on the 23,000 m² site near the German border by the end of next year; the cost is expected to be in the low three-digit million-euro range. Initially, Wacker intends to produce room-temperature crosslinking high-performance silicones, and from 2028 onwards, high-temperature curing solid silicones.
Earlier in June, representatives of Wacker Chemie (Munich, Germany; www.wacker.com) broke ground for the new plant in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic. A production building is to be erected on the 23,000 m² site near the German border by the end of next year; the cost is expected to be in the low three-digit million-euro range. Initially, Wacker intends to produce room-temperature crosslinking high-performance silicones, and from 2028 onwards, high-temperature curing solid silicones.
 Wacker CEO Christian Kirsten (l.) at the ground-breaking ceremony with local dignitaries (Photo: Wacker/Panattoni) |
According to the company, rising demand is being driven by electromobility, the healthcare and medical technology sector, and the expansion of mobile phone networks. Wacker put the total capacity at 20,000 t/y.
27.06.2024 Plasteurope.com [255655-0]
Published on 27.06.2024
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