Uncovering new business opportunities with new applications
 
Wacker , in its 50-50  JV with Dow Corning, is carrying out a USD$600 million plant expansion in Zhangjiagang. A regional research centre for silicone resins, construction polymers, silicone emulsions and antifoam agents to serve Southeast Asian customers is also being set up in Singapore on Jan 23 2007.     ~ www.plasticsnews.com - 2/20/07
 
Recent market studies indicate that there is significant potential for further growth in the US silicones market which during the course of the next three years, is set to top $3.8bn. Elsewhere in the world, there have been announcements in setting up new manufacturing facilities or R&D centres in Asia, notably China. Investment in silicone industry is a high technology and capital intensive business, can new players join in the growth?
 
Silicone is used in a myriad of applications ranging from Electronics & Electrical, Automotive, Personal Care, Textile, Construction, etc. How would developments in the end use markets impact the potential usage for silicone?
 
Growth is further driven by improved innovation and technology advances. What are some of these advances , particularly in product segments eg. Silicone fluids, silicone rubber, Silicone resins?
 
Get these insights and more at CMT’s Global Silicone Business Outlook on 25-26 September, Shanghai:
 
• Global Silicone Outlook
• Prospects of China’s Silicone Industry
• Latest Silicone Technology advancements
• End User Perspectives : Silicone Coated Textiles, Hair Care , Automotive, E&E, Construction
 
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You’ll network with
CEOs • MDs • Regional Directors • Business Development Directors/Managers
• Technology Directors • Operations Managers • R&D Directors from
Silicone manufacturing companies, silicon metal, silicone feedstock suppliers,
silicone technology providers, end users in Automotive, E&E, Consumer Care,
Construction, Medical, Textiles, etc and all companies involved in the silicone industry