# Evonik expands precipitated silica production in Charleston by 50%

Evonik is investing a mid-double-digit million euro amount to expand precipitated silica production at its Charleston, USA site by 50%, with operations starting in early 2026.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2024-01-31
- Where: Charleston, South Carolina, United States
- Starts operating: 2026
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 50% increase in precipitated silica capacity
- Products: precipitated silica
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

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

## Sources

- [evonik.com](https://www.evonik.com/en/news/press-releases/2024/01/evonik-expands-production-of-precipitated-silica-at-us-site-in-c.html), 2024-01-31: "Evonik, one of the world’s leading silica producers, invests in a plant expansion for precipitated silica at its site in Charleston, USA."

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