PQ completes expansion of its silica production facility in Indonesia

PQ, a global producer of sodium silicate, specialty silica and their derivatives, announced that it has successfully completed the expansion of its silica production facility in Pasuruan, Indonesia.

The project was completed on time and on budget and expanded the facility with the addition of a state-of-the-art micronizer. The additional equipment significantly increases PQ's production capacity and helps the company meet the growing demand for high-quality silica in the Asian market. The expanded facility will also enable PQ to launch innovative new products to meet the specific needs of customers in the paints and coatings, personal care and pharmaceutical markets.

Al Beninati, CEO of PQ, said: “The investment in the Pasuruan facility strengthens our position in the Asian market and underlines our commitment to employing advanced technology and best-in-class infrastructure to support our customers’ growth plans. This expansion enables PQ to deliver High-quality products with improved performance enable our customers to further their competitive advantage.”

“We are grateful to Pasuruan’s engineering and operations teams who completed this project on time, within budget and, most importantly, with over 155,000 injury-free hours. The completion of this project is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our employees who consistently Do your best to ensure the company’s success.”