On June 21, Dow Company (hereinafter referred to as Dow) held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new high value-added silicone resin plant in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu Province. The new plant is expected to be completed and put into production in 2021. The new facility, located in Dow's integrated silicone production facility in Zhangjiagang, will significantly increase the global capacity of Dow's high value-added silicone resins to meet the growing demand for specialty silicone products in related industries and emerging markets around the world.


“This investment decision fully demonstrates Dow’s unwavering commitment to drive value-added business growth strategies. The new facility will better meet the growing demand for specialty silicone products in relevant industries and markets, and help Dow develop for local customers. Support for growth.” MauroGregorio, President of Dow's Consumer Solutions Global Business, said, “We are willing to work with our customers and partners on the global value chain to inject Dow in the leading innovation capabilities in materials science. The ceremony is a powerful testimony to our determination."


It is understood that this new high value-added silicone resin plant is an important part of Dow's investment plan announced in September 2018. The plan includes a low capital-intensive, high-return investment in a range of silicone products. Dow expects to use this investment program to accelerate innovation and meet the needs of global customers in high-growth markets. High value-added silicone resin is a high-tech material and a key raw material for the manufacture of specialty silicone products. It is widely used in home and personal care, pressure sensitive adhesives, defoamers and secondary optics.