Dow boosts specialty silicones capacity in the US, China and Japan.
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Dow boosts specialty silicones capacity in the US, China and Japan. Jun 24, 2026 / Midland, Michigan: Dow today announced a series of investment projects totalling approximately $100 million through 2027 to expand its global specialty silicones manufacturing and innovation capabilities. The investments are aimed at increasing production capacity, supporting growing demand across key end markets, and enhancing supply chain capabilities for customers worldwide. The investments will expand Dow's specialty silicones capabilities across the United States, China and Japan. The projects are focused on advanced silicones and processing capabilities to meet increasing demand from the mobility, electronics, and healthcare sectors globally. "These investments underscore Dow's focus on scaling specialty silicones materials and bringing innovation closer and faster to our customers," said Brendy Lange, president of Performance Materials & Coatings. "By expanding manufacturing and innovation capabilities in these strategic regions, we are investing to meet increasing consumer demand, strengthening our global supply chain capabilities, and enabling customers to move faster from innovation to commercialisation," he added. Expansion of liquid silicone rubber (LSR) manufacturing capacity in Carrollton, Kentucky, and Zhangjiagang, China, with operations expected to begin in 2027. The...
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