Cabot Corporation has announced opening of its new fumed silica manufacturing facility, located in Wuhai, Inner Mongolia, China.
The state-of-the-art manufacturing site adds approximately 8,000 metric tons of annual fumed silica capacity to Cabot’s global network and will serve the rapidly growing fumed silica market in China.
Wuhai Fumed Silica Manufacturing Facility
The project is a joint venture with Inner Mongolia Hengyecheng Silicone Co., Ltd (HYC).
HYC provides a long-term reliable source of feedstock and will operate in a closed loop fashion with Cabot, thereby maximizing by product streams and eliminating waste.
As the urban population in China continues to expand, there will be increased demand in construction, automotive and infrastructure development, all of which are applications in which fumed silica is utilized due to its performance capabilities, durability and versatility.
Significance of the Project
Jay Doubman, Senior Vice President & President, Performance Additives, Cabot Corporation said that the expansion will allow the company to significantly grow and develop in China.
The company is pioneering innovative new solutions in fumed silicas by pairing new world class Wuhai manufacturing facility with the technical expertise at Asia Technology Center in Shanghai to help customers drive toward a more sustainable future.
Sean Keohane, President & Chief Executive Officer, Cabot Corporation said that opening of this facility is a key milestone in executing ‘Advancing the Core’ strategy of the company
Wuhai facility will complete the RC14001 certification process in the near future.
Source: Cabot Corporation