# Ecovyst to expand silica catalyst production in Kansas City, Kansas

Ecovyst announced plans to expand silica catalyst production capability at its manufacturing facility in Kansas City, KS. The expansion is expected to increase production capability by approximately 50% and is anticipated to start in late 2025.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2023-09-13
- Where: Kansas City, Kansas, United States
- Starts operating: 2025
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 50% increase in silica catalyst production capability
- Products: silica supported catalysts for polyethylene production
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Ecovyst](https://endata.com/companies/72574.md)

## Sources

- [investor.ecovyst.com](https://investor.ecovyst.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/124/ecovyst-announces-planned-expansion-of-kansas-city-ks), 2023-09-13: "The expansion of our Kansas City production facility is supported by additional long term customer commitments further enabling Ecovyst and its valued customers to benefit from the rising demand for polyethylene products."

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