Elkem France Blast

2026-02-13

Elkem to sell majority of silicones division to its key shareholder Bluestar

Elkem plans to sell its majority silicones division to shareholder Bluestar via share redemption, with the transaction expected to complete by May.

chemweek · 2026-02-13 18:53 UTC

2025-12-29

Two people died and two were injured in an explosion at Elkem's silicone plant in Saint-Fons, France, leaving the facility offline since December 22.

chemweek · 2025-12-29 12:24 UTC

2025-12-26

Elkem advances year-end closure at its Saint-Fons plant following a fatal explosion that killed one worker.

chemweek · 2025-12-26 17:44 UTC