July 2, 2026 11:21

Following the transfer of most of Elkem’s Silicones activities to China’s Bluestar, announced last March (see article), the division has returned to its historic name, Bluestar Silicones.
The name was dropped in 2017, when Elkem integrated Bluestar Xinghuo Silicones and Yongdeng Silicon Materials and renamed the activities Elkem Silicones.

“Returning to the Bluestar Silicones name reconnects us with an established brand and a recognized heritage while expressing our renewed ambition for the future,” said Sandy Chen, Head of Bluestar Silicones. “This is both a continuity move and a step forward for our company, our people, our customers and our partners.”

For customers and partners, the transition is intended to be seamless, with the same operations, products and relationships remaining in place, the Chinese company said. Manufacturing sites, industrial processes, raw materials, product names and commercial trademarks will remain unchanged.

Bluestar Silicones operates in the silicones sector through 11 manufacturing sites across four continents and has about 3,500 employees worldwide, including around 400 research and development scientists and technicians.

© Polimerica -  Reproduction prohibited, all rights reserved