Fumed silica Evonik is investing an amount in the upper double-digit million euro range in the expansion of its fumed silica capacities in Antwerp, Belgium. The production complex is scheduled to become operational in the summer of 2019. Typical applications of these specialty silica marketed under the name "Aerosil" include coatings, paints and adhesive systems. Powder coatings Axalta Coating Systems has acquired Plascoat Systems, a leading supplier of thermoplastic powder coatings, from its parent company, International Process Technologies. As part of ...