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Siltech Corporation announces the opening of its third manufacturing facility in Fort Erie, Ontario. This US$75mil 180,000 sq ft investment further strengthens Siltech’s leadership role in the production of specialty organo-modified silicones, serving a growing list of global customers. Siltech’s products are widely used in personal care, inks & coatings, polyurethane foam, car care, and many other specialty market segments.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. has successfully completed a production trial in collaboration with a major automotive OEM, in which Cleveland-Cliffs’ exposed steel parts were stamped with no defects using the OEM’s existing aluminum-forming equipment. The trial marks a significant milestone in demonstrating that Cliffs steel can effectively replace aluminum in critical automotive applications without the need for costly retooling. This accomplishment is a major breakthrough in the wake of recent major disruptions, presumably long-lasting, in the aluminum supply chain.

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Clariant completes its CHF 100 million investment in the Daya Bay facility, with the second production line fully operational in November. This expanded capacity strengthens Clariant’s ability to meet growing demand for more sustainable flame-retardant solutions in Asia and globally, particularly in the rapidly expanding e-mobility sector.