# Wacker expands silicone sealant capacity in Jincheon, South Korea

Wacker Chemie started up a new production line at its Jincheon site in South Korea, significantly increasing capacity for high-quality construction silicone sealants.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2025-01-23
- Where: Jincheon, South Korea
- Starts operating: 23 Jan 2025
- Status: completed
- Products: 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: "This investment is very important for meeting the growing demand in Asia in the long term."
- [paint.org](https://www.paint.org/wacker-expands-production-capacity-for-specialty-silicones-in-asia/), 2025-01-30: "The new production line significantly increases output, reinforcing its position as a market leader for high-quality silicone sealants."

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