# Wacker starts up specialty silicone production lines in Japan and South Korea

Wacker Chemie started up two new specialty silicone production facilities in Tsukuba, Japan, and Jincheon, South Korea, with a total investment of tens of millions of euros. The Tsukuba plant produces thermal interface materials for automotive and electronics, while the Jincheon plant expands silicone sealant capacity for construction.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2025-01-23
- Where: Tsukuba, Japan
- Starts operating: 23 Jan 2025
- Status: completed
- Products: thermal interface materials, silicone sealants
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Wacker Chemie](https://endata.com/companies/303.md)

## Sources

- [aws-silicone.com](https://www.aws-silicone.com/news/Pressrelease_20250124/), 2025-01-24: "Wacker Chemie started up two new specialty silicone production facilities in Tsukuba, Japan, and Jincheon, South Korea."
- [coatingsworld.com](https://www.coatingsworld.com/breaking-news/wacker-expands-asian-production-capacity-for-specialty-silicones/), 2025-01-24: "With the expansion of our production facilities in Japan and South Korea, we are strengthening our position as a market and technology leader for high-quality silicone solutions in the important Asian growth market."
- [paint.org](https://www.paint.org/wacker-expands-production-capacity-for-specialty-silicones-in-asia/), 2025-01-30: "The new production lines in Tsukuba and in Jincheon support our strategy to locate our manufacturing capabilities close to our customers in the region."
- [ja.deepseasilicone.com](https://ja.deepseasilicone.com/news/wacker-expands-dedicated-silicone-production-c-84711662.html), 2025-02-09: "The expansion of Wacker's production facilities in Japan and South Korea will further strengthen Wacker's position as a market and technology leader for high-quality silicone solutions in the Asian market."

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