Evonik, one of the world's leading specialty chemicals companies, plans to close its fumed silica production facility in Waterford, N.Y. (mid-2025) and its precipitated silica production in Havre de Grace, Md. (mid-2026), as part of an ongoing strategic asset network optimization program
. The Havre de Grace plant manufactures precipitated silica and calcium silicate for toothpaste, food and animal feed-
. Evonik emphasized it remains "fully committed to its silica business in the Americas" and will implement a "seamless product transfer to other silica hubs"-
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Key takeaway for customers: Industry consolidation is underway. Major players are optimizing their global asset networks - creating both supply challenges and opportunities for agile suppliers in the precipitated silica market.
Source: Evonik Industries, January 17, 2025
