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Inorganic Chemicals

Wacker starts up silicon expansion

by Alexander H. Tullo
November 23, 2019 | A version of this story appeared in Volume 97, Issue 46

 

A photo of wackers silicon metal production in Holla, Norway.
Credit: Wacker
Wacker's silicon production in Holla, Norway

Wacker Chemie has started up a new furnace at its silicon metal plant in Holla, Norway, increasing site capacity by 40%. The start-up completes 2.5 years of construction and an investment of more than $100 million. Silicon metal is a major raw material for Wacker.

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