How to make up for the shortcomings of the large and weak silicone industry in China? The practices of multinational companies are worth learning.

One is to build a technical service center.
Establishing technology service centers is a common practice for almost all transnational corporations. They have centers dedicated to the industry, such as electronics, automobiles and so on. They also have centers established for a certain process, such as the Silicone Rubber Molding and Processing Technology Service Center in Shinyi, Japan. The center improves its sales ability by adding moulding machinery and making process instructions and product presentations to customers. Information also shows that in recent years, many multinational corporations have set up technology service centers around the world, especially in emerging countries in Southeast Asia, in order to seize the lead.

Second, we should focus on key issues and hot spots.
Medical organosilicon is a hotspot in the investment of some multinational corporations. For example, Dow Corning expanded its new medical silicone production capacity in February 2017. In addition to using technology to improve product comfort, Dow Corning also arranged for many engineers to provide training, technical support and testing to help customers understand the company's medical silicone product performance, and help customers design new products.

Third, it is not keen to expand the production capacity of monomers, but to expand the production capacity of special organosilicon products.
In recent years, there is no information about the construction or expansion of large organosilicon monomer plants abroad, but there are reports of reducing cyclosiloxane production capacity. For example, in November 2016, Maitu cut its production capacity of cyclosiloxane in Leverkusen, Germany, resulting in an annual savings of $10 million in operating costs. Some cyclosiloxane needed by Maitu will be supplied through long-term contracts.
The expansion of production capacity of special organosilicon is the focus of multinational corporations. Xinyue's new silicone production facility in Xinli Zhijiang Jin is scheduled to be completed in May 2018 to produce functional silanes and various small batches of products; Wake's expansion of its special silicone production capacity at Matrork plant in Antala, near Calcutta, India, to 6,000 tons per year; BRB Silicone Synthesis Co., Ltd. in Malay The organosilicon synthesis plant in Western Asia was put into operation in June 2016, mainly producing vinyl silicone oil, low viscosity poly two methyl siloxane, silicone polyether, chain extender, crosslinking agent and silicone emulsion.

Fourth, we should develop old products in depth.
High temperature gum and liquid gum are old varieties well known in the industry, but multinational companies are constantly working hard to develop in-depth, so that old trees blossom new flowers. Ruxinyue U.S. company introduced extrusion grade high consistency silicone rubber (HCR), a kind of extrusion profile, a kind of hose and building parts for beverage industry, health products. In addition, Wake has built additional liquid silicone rubber production facilities in Burghausen and Zhangjiagang.
High-performance products derived from old products also emerge in endlessly. For example, Dow Corning introduced ultraviolet curing and optical transparent one-component binder; 3M company successfully developed six kinds of organosilicon adhesives which meet the requirements of low volatile organic compounds and can be sprayed.

Fifth, intensive cultivation extends the product chain and enriches the product tree.
Gelest Company, famous for its research and development of silicone and silane coupling agents, has developed silicone elastomers with heat resistance and elongation of 5000%. The company has recently developed an active silane coupling agent with fast reaction speed, good bonding performance, high mechanical strength and no need to Wet-gas activation of substrates. It has also introduced a silicon-based bactericide without volatile organic compounds, which can avoid algae growth and protect coatings.

Sixth, increase investment in scientific research.
Wake, for example, believes that collaborative research is faster and more effective in developing new business areas. The company invested 58.6 million euros in scientific research in 2017, accounting for 2.66% of its sales revenue of 2.200 billion euros, and 5.3% of its research and development scientists and engineers. This shows that foreign enterprises not only value the current benefits, but also attach great importance to the sustainability and potential competitiveness of sustainable development.

Seventh, strengthen management.
Multinational corporations not only arrange basic research aiming at the future market, but also pay attention to current energy and raw