20 December 2012
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Evonik Industries
plans to increase annual production capacity of
precipitated silica
at its US site in Chester, PA
by 20,000 tons
to become operational in 2014
with the investment in the lower double-digits Euros range.
The capacity expansion
- underscores the plan of Evonik Group to
expand its global silica capacities by
about 30 % between 2010-2014.
- accompanies of the growth of Evonik's
key global customers in the tire industry
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About precipitated silica for fuel-efficient car tires
- The market growth of precipitated silica is primarily
based on the trend to use
fuel-efficient low-resistance tires.
- Precipitated silica is used as
1. stabilizing fillers in fuel-efficient tires
2. a carrier and anti-caking agent in feed and food industry
3. an additive in paints and coatings
- The use of silica in combination with silanes allows
for manufacturing tires with significantly reduced
rolling resistance saving up to 8 % of fuels
comparing to conventional car tires.
- Econik can supply both components.
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About Evonik's Silica Business
- Besides precipitated silica, Evonik also manufacturers
fumed silicas for application in
* silicone rubber
* coatings
* adhesives
* sealants
- The overall global production capacity of Evonik Group for
* precipitated silicas,
* fumed silcas as well as
* matting agents
reaches 500,000 tons per annum
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