Grace expands European plant LUDOX®️ silicone sol production doubles

, June 23, 2020
, Grace Corporation of the United States, a global leader in specialty silica, announced the opening of its new siliconsol plant, which is located82square meters and equipped with state-of-the-art processes, in the expansion of its flagship manufacturing and research and development center in Walms, Germanywith the opening of the new plant, Grace's leading LUDOX®️silicone solution products have doubled in global capacity and significantly improved Grace'ssupply response to customers in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific to better meet the rapidly growing global demand for specialty silicaIn the field of specialty silica, positive innovation has been a key driver for the future development of major industriesLUDOX®️siliconsols are widely used in various industries as functional components and processing aids, has been more than 30,000 patent citations, and has a variety of industry success stories, such as catalysts, precision casting adhesives, coatings and refractory additives, LUDOX®️silicon sols in many unknown areas still have considerable potential, its innovative uses continue to emergeGrace has a proprietary manufacturing process that makes its LUDOX®️
silicone sols with extremely narrow particle size distribution and makes it easy to chemically customize to meet the challenges of a wide range of industry applications after more than half a century of technology and manufacturing process accumulation, Grace's LUDOX ®️
silicon sol, with its strict control of the index and reliable and stable quality, has been recognized by the industry, has become the preferred product for high-performance applications Grace's manufacturing center in Walms
, south of Frankfurt, Germany, was open as early as 1972 and provided about 950 jobs in the region LUDOX ®️ the new silicone plant was expanded on the basis of the Walms Manufacturing Center, adding approximately 25 new high-tech manufacturing jobs Meanwhile, Grace's LUDOX ®️ silicone plant in East Chicago, Indiana, will continue to serve its customers in the Americas "The opening of the new plant will better support our customers and partners and keep us in line with our customers's needs," said Sandra Wisniewski, President of Grace's Materials Technology business unit, at the opening of the new plant, This expansion, combined with existing manufacturing facilities, experienced professionals and state-of-the-art technology, is a strong example of Grace's continued growth and our commitment to serving LUDOX ®️ silicone sol customers worldwide Mr Sebastian Schaefer, Vice President of Integrated Supply Chain for Markets in Europe, Middle East and Africa, Grace, added: "The Walms Centre is one of Grace's largest production sites, covering an area of 250,000 square meters, as well as a best practice centre and a supply hub for Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Asia Pacific region The new plant further strengthens our extensive product line and provides the foundation for the Walms Center to strengthen the services of its various business units in refining technology, specialty catalyst technology and materials technology All in all, the completion of the new plant is a very important boost for both Grace and the future development of the siliconsol market "