Evonik's Japanese jv breaks ground for integrated monosilane and fumed silica plant

摘要

Evonik Industries AG and its partner Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation (TNSC) in Japan recently broke ground for the beginning of construction on an integrated production plant for monosilane and Aerosil fumed silica Yokkaichi, for which around ?150-mn has been earmarked. The plant is scheduled for commissioning is scheduled for 2011. TNSC and Evonik signed the agreement to implement the project in May of this year, despite the worldwide economic crisis.