Elkem ASA
Company Snapshot
Company Overview
Elkem ASA is a Norway-based provider and developer of silicones, silicon-based materials, and carbon solutions. The silicone segment produces and markets a range of silicone-based products across various sub-sectors: chlorosilanes, oils, liquid silicone rubber, heat-cured rubber, resin, compounds, grease, and emulsion. The silicon-based materials produce various grades of materials such as silicon, silicon powder / micronized silicon, silica fume / micro silica, ferrosilicon, grain refiner, and specialties for advanced technical ceramics for use in a wide range of end applications. The carbon solutions segment produces carbon electrodes, furnace tapping materials, electrode paste, ramming paste, and furnace lining materials in the production of various metals. The company combines natural raw materials, renewable energy, and human ingenuity to create its products. The company has more than 1200 patents and 31 main sites across the globe.
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Company's Business Segments
- Silicones : This segment includes Chlorosilanes, Oils, Liquid Silicone Rubber, Heat Cured Rubber, Rtv-1, Rtv-2, Resin, Compounds, Grease, Emulsion.
- Silicon Products : This segment includes Silicon, Silicon Powder, Micronized Silicon, Silica Fume, Microsilica, Ferrosilicon, Grain Refiner, Specialties For Advanced Technical Ceramics.
- Carbon Solutions : This segment includes Carbon Electrodes, Furnace Tapping Materials, Electrode Paste, Ramming Paste, Furnace Lining Materials.
- Other : This segment includes Polymer Additives, Specialties For Oilfield, Specialties For Refractories, Boron Carbide, Silicon Carbide, Fused Silica.
Applications/End User Industries
- Construction
- Automotive
- Chemical Formulators
- Personalcare
- Healthcare
- Paper and Film Release
- Silicone Rubber
- Iron Foundries
- Electronics
- Specialty Steel
- Solar and Wind Turbines
- Oil and Gas
- Ferroalloys
- Textile
- Aluminium
- Silicon