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AB SPECIALTY SILICONES adds a new reactor for high viscosity silicone raw material manufacturing
AB Specialty Silicones has a new reactor specifically for the manufacture of high viscosity reactive and non-reactive silicone polymers. The new reactor has a specially designed, heavy duty anchor style Lightnin® agitator to manage the high viscosity materials. This addition will double the current capacity for high viscosity products and give AB Specialty Silicones the capability to produce materials with viscosity up to ~500,000 centipoise. As a result, AB Specialty Silicones will now offer its customers an expanded range of high viscosity products to complement an already diverse line.AB Specialty Silicones continues to invest in the Waukegan plant as well as its future in order keep up with the company’s growth and meet the increasing demand of silicone raw materials worldwide. Aside from production, the location also houses a research and development laboratory specializing in custom silicone development and over 115,000 sq feet of warehouse space. AB Specialty Silicones prides itself on customer service and custom solutions.
AB Specialty Silicones is a US Manufacturer and Worldwide Distributor of specialty silicone chemical raw materials. With customer focus at the forefront, the goal is to be the one source for all of your silicone raw material needs–providing the highest quality materials, service and technical expertise available. Manufactured under ANDISIL®, the company offers a broad product catalog serving many industries: Personal Care, Chemical Manufacturing, Dental & Medical, Mold Making, Electronic Encapsulation, Adhesives & Sealants, Coatings, Gypsum, Pressroom et al.
AB Specialty Silicones
3790 Sunset Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60087
Stella O'Neill, Marketing Manager
stella.oneill@andisil.com
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