On August 2, Evonik announced that it has expanded and started production at rubber silanes plant, Evonik Lanxing (Rizhao) Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd., which is a joint venture among Evonik, DEG (Deutsche Investitions-und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH), and Rizhao Lanxing Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., is located at Rizhao Lanshan Chemical Industrial Park, Shandong province. The expanded plant is designed to meet the growing demand for sustainable solutions within the global tyre and rubber industry. The expansion of the regional product portfolio substantially increases capacity and provides a stable supply for customers with demand for liquid and solid rubber silane products. The regional production footprint was enlarged with grades previously produced only in Evonik’s European production sites. This capacity expansion further strengthens Evonik's production network for tyre silanes, solidifying its commitment to supporting the evolving needs of its customers in the tyre and rubber industries worldwide.