Dow Corning has opened a multi-million dollar silicone rubber plant in China as demand for its products is growing in Asia.

The 6,000-square-metre site will manufacture High Consistency Rubber (HCR) and Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) and will serve the needs of customers in China and the rest of Asia.

Costing 00 million, the site includes China's largest siloxane manufacturing facility and will support the growth of the products in Chinese and Asian markets.

Tom Cook, Dow Corning's Greater China President and Asia Area Vice President, said: "China is one of the priority markets for us and an engine for our future growth. We are excited about the new silicone rubber plant, which plays a strategic role in our global manufacturing network.

"The opening of the rubber plant underscores our continued long-term commitment to China and our confidence in the huge potential of this market and those of neighbouring countries in Asia," he added.

Ian Wilson, Executive Director of Formulated Products believes the product has increasing opportunities in new and existing applications.

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Dow Corning Opens Silicone Rubber Plant to Support Asia Growth 24/04/08
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