The increasing use of high-power LEDs places increasing demands on the materials used. The new generation of LED systems are characterized by a high light output with lower power consumption in comparison to traditional light systems. Despite the effectiveness of the lamps, their very compact construction gives rise to high temperatures of up to 150 degrees C, in conjunction with a high proportion of hard blue light radiation. This combination of temperature and radiation leads to accelerated ageing of the optical thermoplastics typically used today, as well as a shortened LED system life of only a few thousand hours. However, the new LSR 7000 series from Momentive offers an innovative alternative for such increased demands.

Thorsten Häuser, head of LSR automotive application technology at Momentive, adds: "The concept of manufacturing lenses from an elastomer at first sounds a little absurd, as this market is traditionally dominated by rigid materials. But facts such as transparency, no expected stress cracks, and the possibility of economically manufacturing complex geometries (including even undercuts) speak clearly in favour of the considerable innovative potential offered by highly transparent LSRs in the application area of future LED systems.

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Attend 4th Global Silicone Biz Outlook conference for informative packed sessions from industry leaders and fresh perspectives from Makoto Matsumoto, Adviser of Momentive Performance Materials and Marc Ladreyt, Global Silicone Maketing manager of BRB International B.V. on “Silicone Applications in LED Market” and the “Advances in Optical Grade Silicones”.

Click here to find out more about their presentation and full program schedule for 4th Global Silicone Biz Outlook conference. To enquire for the 4th Global Silicone Biz Outlook; contact Ms Fu Huiyan at +65 63469113 or email to huiyan@cmtsp.com.sg.

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Tokyo, President Chihiro Kanagawa) has announced that it has decided to establish a new Shin-Etsu Group silicones company in Jiangsu Province, China and construct a silicone products manufacturing plant there.

Until now, in China, Shin-Etsu has established a sales company in Shanghai, and we have been selling silicone products that were exported from Japan. However, since demand for silicone products has expanded greatly and strong market growth is expected in the future as well, Shin-Etsu has decided to launch local production of silicone products in China with the aim of expanding its silicone business in the Chinese market.

http://www.shinetsu.co.jp/e/news/s20100628.shtml

With the theme ‘Innovating to Increase Regional Market Share’, attendees at 4^th Global Silicone Biz Outlook can look forward to hear how top silicone player in Japan, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co, responds to the market’s needs and expands its business in the Chinese market.

More specifically, the research manager from Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd will be participating and presenting a paper onThe Latest Advances in Liquid Silicone Rubber Technology for Electronics and Automotive Applications at the 27-28 September conference in Shanghai.

We will be updating details on other not-to-be-missed conference highlights soon, so do watch out for more news!

In the meantime, you can book your seats for the 4^th Global Silicone Biz Outlook by clicking here.

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The 4th Global Silicone Biz Outlook - Shanghai will look into how end user requirements and innovations are changing in diverse industry segments, like, personal care, automobile, LED and solar etc. It will also provide an overview on the market outlook for silicon metal - a major raw materials in the silicone sector. Because the silicon metal market fluctuates in step with buoyant demand for the raw material, producers are constantly challenged to strategize to manage this major cost component.

The 4th Global Silicone Biz Outlook meeting in Shanghai from 27-28 September 2010, aims to provide information on innovating to increase market share in the ever-growing silicone industry in the region.

As the silicone industry grows in tandem with the strengthening economy, silicone monomer investments in both China and India have been showing signs of burgeoning. The 4th Global Silicone Biz Outlook will explore additional capacities, new players in the industry and shifting dynamics in the silicone sector.

Back for the 4th year, this 2010 edition will look into how end user requirements and innovations are changing in diverse industry segments, like, personal care, automobile, LED and solar etc. It will also provide an overview on the market outlook for silicon metal - a major raw materials in the silicone sector. Because the silicon metal market fluctuates in step with buoyant demand for the raw material, producers are constantly challenged to strategize to manage this major cost component.

For now, and as reported in their website recently, Wacker Chemie AG has on July 1, 2010 successfully concluded its acquisition of the silicon-metal production site in Holla from FESIL Group (Norway) to make the Munich-based chemical company more independent of raw-material price fluctuations and increase its supply security during peak-demand periods. With the prospect of similar acquisition looming, market players need to explore innovative product manufacturing to retain their competitive share of the market.

At CMT's 4th Global Silicone Biz Outlook, prominent industry speakers such as Momentive Performance Materials, Shin-Etsu Silicones, Jiangsu Hongbo New Materials, Anderson & Associates, BRB, Elkem Silicon and many more, are slated to share their views on key issues such as 'Latest advances and trends in the silicone chain', 'Volatility in silicon metal markets', 'Silicone innovations in America', among others. Attendees can expect to network with key executives from silicone manufacturing companies, silicon metal, platinum, methanol, silicone technology providers and end users in automotive, personal care, solar, LED business sectors.

Visit our website for further details on the 4th Global Silicone Biz Outlook - Shanghai program agenda and speaker line-up. All sponsorship and media partnership enquiries can be sent to Ms. Tan Lee Lin at leelin@cmtsp.com.sg

In anticipation of the 4th Global Silicone Biz Outlook meet on 27 &28 September 2010 in Shanghai, CMT is pleased to share a snapshot of the profile of participants that had attended and gained from our Global Silicone conference in 2009.

The attendee’s breakdown is as follow:

48% are International & local (Chinese) Silicone manufacturers, like BlueStar Silicone, Huajin Group, Sanjia Chemical Materials, Shin-Etsu Silicone International etc.

21% are end-users or companies that use silicone in their production. They are from various industries such as chemical, construction and beauty products. Examples include Aberdare Cables Asia, Loreal, Pacific Lubricant etc.

18% are downstream Silicone chemical manufacturers such as Guangzhou Baiyun Chemical Industry, Hangzhou Zhijiang Silicone Chemicals etc.

10% aresilicone traders from both China and international companies. Among them, Elkem International Trade & Tech-Link Silicones

Remaining 3% are from Research & Development, Additives and Compounders firms such as NCM Hersbit Chemical Co; WD Silicone etc.

Widely regarded as foremost forum with the latest information on global silicone business, the 4^th Global Silicone Biz Outlook expects to once again welcome another impressive gathering of key executives from the silicone business chain – be it from silicone manufacturing, silicone technology providers, end-users in Automotive, E&E, Personal Care, Construction, Coating, Medical, Textiles petrochemicals, construction or refurbishing and others.

For further information on the 4th Global Silicone Biz Outlook in Shanghai, please contact Huiyan@cmtsp.com.sg

BEIJING (Asian Metal) 9 Jun 10 - Wacker Chemie AG is acquiring the Norwegian FESIL Group’s silicon-metal production site in Holla (near Trondheim) for EUR65,000,000 (USD77,530,000). The two companies signed a purchase agreement to this effect on Friday night, June 4, 2010. Under the terms of the transaction, WACKER takes over all of FESIL’s production facilities in Holla, including the related real estate. Closing of the transaction is expected before the end of Q3 2010.

This strategic acquisition is a key step in securing long-term supply of silicon metal for Wacker. Acquiring Holla makes Wacker more independent of raw-material price fluctuations and increases its supply security during peak-demand periods.

Source: Asian Metal   http://www.asianmetal.com/news/viewNews.am?newsId=607192

While demand for silicone remains bullish and is projected to increase, what implications would the above news have on the silicon metal markets, an important raw material of silicones? This is just 1 of the questions to be examined at the 4th Global Silicone Outlook meeting on 27&28 September in Shanghai. The event will feature silicone key industry players from around the globe sharing their perspectives on the opportunities or threats to the silicone industry.

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Those keen to register, or explore sponsorship and media exchange opportunities, can enquire with Ms. Fu Huiyan at huiyan@cmtsp.com.sg.  

4^th Global Silicone Biz Outlook meets on 27 – 28 September 2010 in Shanghai to focus on upcoming new capacities and assess if these added capacities are indeed opportunities or threats to the silicone industry.

Some of the noteworthy industry news that suggest possible overcapacity scenario include:

• Capacity expansions by Dow Corning and Wacker Chemie AG in Jiangsu, China
• Bluestar Group and Cabot announcement in January to significantly expand the silica capacity at their joint venture plant in Jiangxi province, China
• Momentive Performance Materials investment in a new manufacturing facility in India
• Capacity additions by Chinese silicone suppliers

While the above developments point to positive growth in demand and supply, the threat of market saturation looms.

For that reason, 4^th Global Silicone Biz Outlook meet which feature silicone professionals from around the globe, promises to offer participants with invaluable business intelligence and latest updates on the markets.

Read what our past delegates have to say...

“Many good presentations and a lot of knowledge provided” Momentive Performance Materials

“Useful information on a global basis” Elkay Chemicals Pte Ltd

“A good meeting point for the silicone industry” Resil Chemicals Pvt Ltd

“This conference is a must go for everybody” BRB International

While the final agenda is being finalized & updated, registrations for 4^th Global Silicone Biz Outlook are now open.

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