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Shin-Etsu Chemical to expand silicones production capacity in Ohio · Endata

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Aug 28, 2017EXPANSIONAkron, Ohio, United States

Shin-Etsu Chemical to expand silicones production capacity in Ohio

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. will invest ¥2.4 billion to expand production capacity at its Shin-Etsu Silicones of America (SESA) Akron Plant in Ohio, including a new facility for silicone emulsions. Completion is targeted for mid-2019.

Value

$22.0M (2.40B JPY)

Starts operating

Jul 2019

Status

Announced

Productssilicone rubberliquid silicone rubbersilicone emulsionsheat-dissipating silicones

CompaniesShin-Etsu Chemical Shin-Etsu Silicones of America

Sectors#Specialty Chemicals

“The amount of this facility investment is ¥2.4 billion, and the expansion work is aimed for completion in the middle of 2019.”shinetsu.co.jp

2 sources
shinetsu.co.jpShin-Etsu Chemical announces plan to expand its silicones production capacity in the U.S. | News Release | News | Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.evAug 28, 2017
coatingsworld.comShin-Etsu Chemical to Expand Silicones Production Capacity in the U.S. - Coatings WorldBy: KERRY PIANOFORTE EditorSep 1, 2017

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