Elkem opens new workshop in China dedicated to specialised silicones for hybrid and electric vehicles
Elkem has completed and opened a new production workshop in Shanghai, China, dedicated to the development and manufacturing of specialised silicones for hybrid and electric vehicles. This move further strengthens Elkem’s position as the largest silicones producer in China.China is the world’s largest single market for the production and sales of electric vehicles (EV). The global demand for EV’s is growing fast, and some analysts now expect EV’s to account for around a third of new car sales by 2030. Increased sales of hybrids and EV’s represent a substantial growth opportunity for Elkem,