Major factors include the region's commitment
to reducing plastics and an expanding EV industry
HSINCHU, Sept. 4, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- General Silicones, the Taiwan-based silicone components expert behind
Compo-SiL®, is announcing plans to expand
its business in Europe and bring
its industry-leading silicone solutions to a broader customer base.
With up to 65% of the company's business in the automotive and
medical industries, it will focus on bringing its significant
know-how and expertise to European customers in these vertical
markets.
To consult with General Silicones experts on how silicone can
optimize a product design, please contact:
gs-ec@gsweb.com.tw
"In addition to Europe's strong
commitment to reducing plastic prevalence, the growth of the
European EV market is driving significant demand for silicone
car components, such as human-machine interface (HMI) keypads and
interior trim," commented Michael
Lin, President and CEO of General Silicones. "As a key part
of the supply chains of several European companies, we are hoping
to take our presence here to the next level and help companies in
the region to shift away from plastic."
General Silicones specializes in silicone polymer, which is made
from sand — the most abundant material on Earth's surface — and is
widely known for several advantages. Specifically, it is highly
durable and resistant to heat; versatile; safe for external use and
biocompatible; and more environmentally sustainable than plastics.
The European Environment Agency reports that about 74% of plastics
are currently used for non-packaging purposes, including in
construction, furniture, textiles and consumer electronics. As the
region seeks to reduce its plastic, silicone manufacturers like
General Silicones offer a more sustainable, safer alternative.
Consultative approach aimed at reducing total production
costs
A key strength that sets General Silicones apart is the soft
power and expertise of its specialists and R&D team, who take
ownership of customer products as consultants. They often reverse
engineer designs, then identify where silicone can be most
beneficial, in order to optimize designs and reduce total
production costs. The team also focuses on developing long-term
partnerships with customers, ensuring continuous success.
One-stop shop with exacting standards
Drawing on over 50 years of expertise, General Silicones is a
comprehensive silicone solution provider that upholds exacting
standards of quality and sustainability. Its business practices are
certified by ISO 9001:2015 for quality management, IATF 16949:2016
for automotive customers, and ISO 14001:2015 for environmental
management systems.
These high standards span from the initial design phase to
quality management, and the company's materials expertise is
significant enough to handle various parts of the silicone supply
chain. One subsidiary handles the distribution of silicone for raw
materials suppliers, and General Silicones also has its own
Compo-SiL® brand, a proprietary, patented
silicone material. By integrating efforts, the company's customers
receive the best possible products and services in a one-stop
shop.
Full customization capabilities
From automotive silicone components to medical-grade silicone
solutions for healthcare, General Silicones has more than 20,000
product series, underscoring its extensive capabilities for design
and production. In addition, all materials are purpose-built and
tailored to a customer's needs by adjusting each silicone product's
specifications, including click force, FDA compliance,
biocompatibility, hardness, and flame retardance.
About General Silicones
Founded in 1970, General Silicones Co., Ltd. has over half a
century of silicone manufacturing expertise and caters to a broad
range of applications with comprehensive capabilities. As a
one-stop shop, the company distinguishes itself by consulting with
clients on product designs and advising on optimizations using
silicone, aiming to maximize sustainability and minimize production
costs. To serve its global customer base, General Silicones has
service sites across Asia,
including in China and
Vietnam.
To learn more: https://www.generalsilicones.com.tw/?lang=en
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