# Evonik opens specialty silicones plant in Shanghai, China

Evonik has started up a new plant in Shanghai, China, for production of organically modified specialty silicones. The company invested a high two-digit million euro sum in the facility, which was inaugurated on September 5, 2017.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2017-09-05
- Where: Shanghai, China
- Starts operating: 5 Sep 2017
- Status: completed
- Products: organically modified specialty silicones
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Evonik](https://endata.com/companies/15139.md)

## Sources

- [european-coatings.com](https://www.european-coatings.com/news/raw-materials/evonik-opens-new-plant-for-specialty-silicones-in-shanghai/), 2017-09-06: "The plant is yet another important cornerstone in Evonik’s growth strategy."
- [pcimag.com](https://www.pcimag.com/articles/topic/4553-eu-company-news?page=20), 2017-09-28: "Evonik has started up a new plant in Shanghai, China, for production of a wide range of organically modified specialty silicones."

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