Evonik expands Thai plant

ERJ staff report (TP)

Rayong, Thailand – Evonik opened its expanded production for precipitated silica in Rayong in a ceremony on 14 March.

With this investment, the German company increased its capacity for precipitated silica for the automotive industry, food and animal feed industry as well as the paints and coatings industry.

"Expanding our manufacturing footprint in South East Asia, Australia & New Zealand highlights our commitment to this region and allows us to better serve regional markets with state-of-the-art products and optimum solutions," said Peter Meinshausen, Regional President South East Asia, Australia & New Zealand.

Used in the tire and rubber industry, the combination of silica with silanes enables tire manufacturers to produce tires of much lower rolling resistance, thus reducing the overall fuel consumption by up to eight percent compared to traditional tires.

The silica production, now a joint venture between Evonik Industries and Oriental Siam Company, was founded in 1990. Evonik came on board as majority shareholder taking charge of operating this Map Ta Phut site in 1999. This expansion, using Evonik’s latest technology, comprised enhancements of the production process to ensure highest levels of safety, productivity, and quality of the overall production.

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Press release from Evonik