Elkem ASA has received recognition from the Business Intelligence Group (BIG) for the company’s first range of 100% recycled silicones, SILCOLEASE™ R. The product range was named Sustainability Product of the Year, honoring Elkem’s approach to circularity and eco-designed manufacturing for the label industry. “Receiving the BIG Sustainability Award is a great honor and an […]
Elkem ASA’s Silicones division has published research it the journal Science that outlines a process to recycle silicones. In collaboration with CNRS and Activation researchers, Elkem scientists have developed a process to recycle silicones back to their chlorosilanes states, enabling the creation of new silicones across various technologies. The paper is titled Gallium-catalyzed recycling of […]
Elkem has initiated a strategic review of its Silicones division with the goal of streamlining the company and enabling allocation of capital to accelerate growth in the Silicon Products and Carbon Solutions divisions. The decision by the company to initiate the strategic review follows a thorough assessment of the growth and return prospects of Elkem, […]
Elkem recently announced that Larry Zhang, who was the senior vice president of the company’s Silicones division, has accepted a new position at Sinochem, and Sandy Chen has been appointed acting senior vice president for the Silicones division. The change was announced and became effective on March 8, 2024. Chen comes from her new position […]
A fire broke out at Elkem’s silicon plan in Salten, Norway, December 10, 2023. The fire started in a building housing raw material, including carbon materials. It was under control by emergency services and mostly extinguished within 24 hours. No people were injured. Following the incident, Elkem has been working together with external parties for […]
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