Wacker Dymatic Silicones Moves to New Offices and Production Site
Munich, July 20, 2009 - WACKER DYMATIC Silicones, a joint
venture between Wacker Chemie AG (Munich, Germany) and
DYMATIC Chemicals Inc. (Shunde, China), has commissioned a
new silicone emulsion plant. It is located at the company's new
headquarters in Shunde (Guangdong province) and has an
annual production capacity of some 4,500 metric tons. The
specialty chemical company plans to increase its supply of
silicone emulsions to southern China's textile, fiber and leather
industries and to further enhance its market position.
In addition to the emulsion plant, a warehouse and offices - the
company headquarters - for the 30 staff members were erected at the new site. "WACKER DYMATIC Silicones had previously used
DYMATIC Chemicals' infrastructure in Shunde. But the company
needs its own site for further successful growth," explains Dr.
Christoph von Plotho, head of the WACKER SILICONES division.
"The new plant allows us to further expand production at Shunde and
to supply our customers in southern China even more effectively, thus
strengthening our position as a leading supplier of silicone emulsions
in this region."
In May 2008, WACKER DYMATIC Silicones already opened a plant
for silicone emulsions and process auxiliaries in Zhangjiagang
(Jiangsu province) to supply the Chinese textile, fiber and leather
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industries. "The two facilities will allow us to respond even faster to
Chinese market needs, optimize local customer support and provide
silicone products that meet international quality standards," said Tony
Huang, DYMATIC Chemicals' board chairman.
Silicones are often essential both for imparting certain product
properties in the manufacture of textiles, leather and fibers, and for
ensuring that the production processes themselves run smoothly. In
textiles, for instance, they confer special properties such as
smoothness, gloss, a soft hand, fullness and elasticity, while offering
high functionality like water repellency, easy-care behavior and longlasting
freshness. Processing benefits include easy sewability, faster
process flow for greater efficiency and safety, and effective foam
control for smooth processes and enhanced cost-effectiveness,
without sacrificing high product quality.
WACKER SILICONES
WACKER SILICONES, one of WACKER's five business divisions, is
a world-leading silicone manufacturer with over 3,000 highly
specialized and innovative products. The division's portfolio ranges
from silicone fluids, emulsions, resins, elastomers and sealants to
silanes and pyrogenic silicas. These products stand out due to their
significant value-adding potential - enhancing both the benefits and
performance of customers' end products. Products from WACKER
SILICONES find application in such sectors as construction,
chemicals, cosmetics, textiles, automotive, paper and electronics.
DYMATIC Chemicals
DYMATIC Chemicals Inc. is one of China's leading producers of
textile auxiliaries and other fine chemicals. Founded in 1989, the
company operates more than 10 sites across China and has full
product development, manufacturing, marketing, sales and technical
support capabilities. DYMATIC's 600 employees include over 200
technical staff and 50 senior technical experts. The company is
certified as a "State High Technology Enterprise" by the Chinese
government and acquired ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications
through the British Standards Institution (BSI). DYMATIC has
established an industrial postdoctoral workstation to enhance
fundamental research in textile chemicals.
WACKER DYMATIC
Wacker Dymatic Silicones Shunde Co., Ltd., was established in 2005
as a 50/50 joint venture between Wacker Chemie AG and DYMATIC
Chemicals Inc. Thanks to the technological expertise and extensive
marketing network provided by both partners, WACKER DYMATIC
has successfully established itself as the technology leader in silicone
softeners and as a solution provider for China's textile, leather and
fiber industries. WACKER DYMATIC's production facilities in
Zhangjiagang and Shunde further enhance its ability to serve
customers in China's eastern and southern regions. The joint venture
has a workforce of about 60.
