Merck KGaA

Shin-Etsu is one of the world's largest silicone producers and a top maker of PVC. Our semiconductor-grade silicon wafers and photoresist materials are critical to chip fabrication fabs worldwide.

Founded in 1887 by Ferdinand Fischer. Among the most prestigious chemistry journals. The Communications format — short, high-impact reports — set the template adopted by many journals.

Formosa Plastics operates integrated PVC complexes in Taiwan, the US, and China. PVC is the third-largest plastic by volume globally — pipes, window profiles, cable insulation, medical tubing.