Dow to invest $100m in global silicones capacity & research expansion.
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Dow to invest $100m in global silicones capacity & research expansion. * By TT News * June 25, 2026 Dow will invest approximately USD 100 million by the end of 2027 to expand its specialty silicones manufacturing and research capabilities in the US, China and Japan, as the chemicals group seeks to meet rising demand from the mobility, electronics and healthcare sectors. The investments will increase production capacity for liquid silicone rubber and engineered silicone materials, while also expanding research facilities focused on thermal management technologies. The company said the projects would strengthen regional supply chains and support customers through local manufacturing and technical capabilities. "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." Dow plans to expand liquid silicone rubber manufacturing facilities in Carrollton, Kentucky, and Zhangjiagang, China. The facilities are expected to begin operations in 2027 and will support...
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