PQ Announces Expansion of Specialty Silica Production

Expansion Will Help Meet Growing Demand for Specialty Silicas around the World

MALVERN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PQ, a leading global producer of sodium silicates, specialty silicas, and derivative products, today announced the successful completion of the expansion of its silica production facility in Pasuruan, Indonesia.

The project, which was completed on time and within budget, expanded the facility with a new state-of-the-art micronizer. The addition significantly boosts PQ’s production capabilities, supporting the company in serving the growing demand in the Asian market for high-quality silicas. The expanded facility will also enable PQ to introduce innovative new products to meet the specific needs of our customers in the paints and coatings, personal care, and pharmaceutical markets.

“The investment in our Pasuruan facility strengthens our position in the Asian market and underscores our commitment to advanced technologies and best-in-class infrastructure to support our customers' growth plans,” said Al Beninati, Chief Executive Officer of PQ. “This expansion allows PQ to deliver superior products with enhanced properties enabling our customers to further deliver on their competitive advantages.”

Mr. Beninati added, “We are grateful to our engineering and operations teams in Pasuruan, who completed this project on time, within budget, and most importantly, with over 155,000 injury free hours worked. The completion of this project is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our employees, who consistently go above and beyond to ensure the success of our company.”

About PQ

With headquarters in Malvern, Pennsylvania PQ is a leading global provider of silicates, silicas and derivative products. PQ’s products are found in a wide variety of industries and many aspects of everyday life, from decorative paints to green cement, from clean drinking water to green tires and from toothpaste to aiding in the production of biofuels and beer. Supported by 1,500 employees across 30 facilities in 13 countries, PQ serves more than 900 customers around the world.

Through its global network of 30 facilities, PQ provides best-in-class product offerings that support a broad range of end uses including silica and chemical manufacturing; paints and coatings; purification, construction and drilling; and personal care, nutrition, and food and beverage.