Oslo, Norway – Elkem has integrated two Chinese entities into the Elkem group and renamed Bluestar Silicones to Elkem Silicones as part of its growth strategy.

The Norwegian group, which is owned by China National Bluestar Group, announced on 29 June that it was assuming responsibility for Bluestar Xinghuo Silicones and Yongdeng Silicon Materials and integrating them into the Elkem group.

The two plants were previously owned directly by China National Bluestar, which is part of ChemChina.

The move, said the Oslo-based group, will further develop Elkem’s integrated… [Read More]