Elkem Archives | Market Krystal https://www.marketkrystal.com/chemical-news/company/elkem/ Voice of Chemical Industry Leaders Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.7 148046184 Elkem Silicones launches room-temperature curing silicone adhesive for HVAC assemblies https://www.marketkrystal.com/chemical-news/elkem-silicones-launches-room-temperature-curing-silicone-adhesive-for-hvac-assemblies/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.marketkrystal.com/chemical-news/elkem-silicones-launches-room-temperature-curing-silicone-adhesive-for-hvac-assemblies/ Elkem's Silicones division has introduced BLUESIL ESA 8352 A&B, a two-component silicone adhesive that cures at room temperature for HVAC assemblies. The adhesive bonds primelessly to metals and plastics, withstands…

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]]> Elkem's Silicones division has introduced BLUESIL ESA 8352 A&B, a two-component silicone adhesive that cures at room temperature for HVAC assemblies. The adhesive bonds primelessly to metals and plastics, withstands continuous temperatures up to 180°C with peaks to 220°C, and carries UL 94 HB certification. It has a handling time of about 25 to 30 minutes and will be showcased at JEC World 2026 in March 2026.

Why it matters

Room-temperature curing and primeless adhesion on metals and plastics could lower HVAC manufacturers' assembly energy use and production costs, shifting demand toward specialty silicone adhesives.

Key facts

Companies Elkem, Elkem Silicones, Elkem ASA
Chemicals BLUESIL ESA 8352 A&B silicone adhesive
Location Lyon, France
Timing 3 March 2026, March 2026 (JEC World 2026), handling time about 25 to 30 minutes
Partners Catherine George, regional market manager at Elkem Silicones
End uses heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, HVAC manufacturing, composite materials and advanced manufacturing

Market context

Silicone adhesives are polysiloxane-based sealants and bonding agents valued for their heat resistance, flexibility and durability over wide temperature ranges. Two-component systems cure through a chemical reaction once the parts are mixed, which lets manufacturers join components without external heat. Demand for these materials comes mainly from heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment, where joints must tolerate repeated thermal cycling, along with electronics, transport and construction. Adhesives that bond to metals and plastics without a separate primer can remove a process step from assembly lines, which tends to reduce labor, handling and energy costs. Over time, such products can shift some bonding work away from mechanical fasteners, welding or solvent-based systems. Specialty silicone suppliers compete on cure speed, temperature rating and certification, so new formulations can change how buyers weigh price against performance.

Source: official release on elkem.com. Summary and context written by Market Krystal.

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]]> 2519 Elkem raises silicone prices 10% to 30% in Europe and Americas https://www.marketkrystal.com/chemical-news/elkem-raises-silicone-prices-10-to-30-in-europe-and-americas/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.marketkrystal.com/chemical-news/elkem-raises-silicone-prices-10-to-30-in-europe-and-americas/ Elkem has announced a price increase across its silicone product portfolio for customers in Europe and the Americas, effective immediately or as contracts allow. The adjustment ranges from 10% to…

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]]> Elkem has announced a price increase across its silicone product portfolio for customers in Europe and the Americas, effective immediately or as contracts allow. The adjustment ranges from 10% to 30%, depending on product category and market segment. Elkem says the move responds to sustained cost increases from raw materials, chemical intermediates, energy, utilities, transportation and logistics.

Why it matters

Buyers of silicone products in Europe and the Americas face materially higher supply costs, while the company says the move aligns with industry-wide pricing as producers adapt to structurally higher input costs.

Key facts

Companies Elkem, Elkem Silicones, Elkem ASA
Chemicals silicone
Timing 24 April 2026
End uses energy, electronics, automotive, aerospace, construction, healthcare, cosmetics, paper and textile coating, mould making, personal care

Market context

Silicones are polymers built on a silicon-oxygen backbone, valued for heat resistance, water repellency, flexibility and electrical insulation. They are used in sealants and adhesives for construction, in automotive gaskets and coatings, in electronics encapsulation and insulation, and in personal care and cosmetics formulations. Healthcare uses include medical-grade elastomers and devices, while aerospace and energy applications rely on their thermal stability. Demand therefore tracks construction activity, vehicle production, electronics manufacturing and consumer goods spending. Silicone production depends on metallurgical silicon and methanol-derived intermediates, so swings in raw material, energy and logistics costs feed directly into producer pricing. Large suppliers often move list prices together when input costs rise across the industry, which can tighten availability and shift negotiations toward longer contracts. Buyers typically respond by reviewing supplier agreements, qualifying alternatives and building inventory ahead of further increases.

Source: official release on elkem.com. Summary and context written by Market Krystal.

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