According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, the silicones market is expected to reach $20.784 billion by 2022, growing at a CAGR of 4.9% from 2016 to 2022.
WACKER, the Munich based chemical company, is expanding its research and development facilities (R&D) for silicones by establishing a new R&D center located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Emerald Specialties Group, a business group of Emerald Performance Materials, appointed Tommy Ackerman as Senior Sales Representative for FOAM BLAST® defoamers, Masil® silicones and Hilton Davis® pigment dispersions.
Certain silicone technology, like silicone resin emulsions, can provide a significant decrease in dirt pick up from exposure due to the hydrophobic properties.