Elkem closes acquisition of new facility in France to accelerate specialty silicones growth
Lyon - November 24, 2021: Elkem today announces it finalized the acquisition of a new manufacturing plant to support its growth strategy. The new facility, located in Salaise-sur-Sanne, France, will manufacture high-quality organo-functional silicones for key specialty applications used in markets including Personal Care and Release Coatings.Organo-functional silicones are typically used as additives at low levels in formulations to enhance performances and bring efficiencies in multiple applications – thereby reducing the impact of modern society on climate and the environment. “This