Silicones Press & News

Bluestar Silicones is pleased to announce its participation in LOUPE Americas 2026, bringing together experts from across the release liner and label value chain in Chicago, USA. Visitors are invited to meet our team at Booth #1241 and learn how Bluestar Silicones continues to support converters, coaters and brand owners with proven silicone release coating technologies, application expertise and dedicated technical support.

LYON, July 23, 2026 — Bluestar Silicones, a world-leading silicone pioneer, has obtained ISCC PLUS certification for its key production site in Saint-Fons, France, marking a major milestone in silicone circularity. The certification makes Saint‑Fons the first silicone production facility to be certified under the ISCC PLUS scheme for mass balance allocation in Europe, enabling the scalable deployment of certified circular feedstock allocation across a broad range of silicone materials produced on site.

The company returns to a well-established brand name, while introducing a new visual identity and reaffirming continuity for customers, partners and stakeholders

Elkem is thrilled to announce our participation in The Battery Show Europe, taking place from June 9th to 11th at Booth J70 in Stuttgart, Germany.

Elkem Silicones, a global leader in advanced silicone materials, introduces three innovations expanding the company’s portfolio of high-performance and more sustainable solutions for cosmetic formulations.  

Discover the Next Generation of Sustainable Silicone Innovation 23-24 September 2026 | São Paulo, Brazil | Booth A60 Bluestar Silicones is excited to participate in in-cosmetics Latin America 2026, one of the region's leading events for personal care ingredients and formulation innovation.

14–16 April 2026 • Paris, France • Stand 2C111 (Hall 7 – Level 2) Elkem Silicones is pleased to welcome you once again to in‑cosmetics Global 2026 in Paris. This year, we are excited to present the expansion of our eco‑designed PURESIL™ ORG series, reinforcing our commitment to delivering high‑performance silicone innovation with a reduced environmental footprint.

PARIS, 10–12 March 2026 - Elkem will take part in JEC World 2026, the leading international trade show for composite materials and advanced manufacturing, where the company will highlight how its silicone technologies support performance, reliability and more sustainable manufacturing across multiple industrial sectors.

Lyon, France – 3 February 2026 – The silicones division of Elkem ASA (ELK) today announced that its ecodesigned MIRASIL™ NDML 15 has been named Environmental Initiative of the Year in the 2026 SEAL Business Sustainability Awards. The recognition underlines Elkem’s strategy to deliver high-performance beauty care ingredients that combine a lower carbon footprint, enhanced safety and strong sensory benefits for consumers.

Elkem Silicones will be present at Silicone Expo Europe 2026, Amsterdam,  24–26 February 2026.  Booth #937 - Conference on Thursday, Feb 26, 10:20–11:00