About us

AEROSIL^® fumed silica

Right from the start of our business activities for AEROSIL^® fumed silica, we followed Degussa's philosophy for success to combine tradition and progress. In 1942 an idea became reality. Degussa invented the fumed silica as a replacement for carbon-black, that was manufactured from oil, to counteract the shortage of resources. At that time, the trade name AEROSIL^® was invented and protected.

Today AEROSIL^® is a synonym for fumed silica and we are globally present with more than 100 sales offices in 95 countries and over 1000 highly motivated employees. We have eight production plants and applied technology laboratories in Germany, China, Japan, Thailand and the USA, enabling us to stay close to our customers.

We are not only known for our extensive product line with it´s wide variety of grades, but are also market leaders with our highly specialized quality and environmentally-conscious technologies.

Without AEROSIL^® fumed silica many everyday things would no longer be conceivable. AEROSIL^® fumed silica is found, for example, in buildings with earthquake-proof foundations, in silicon sealants for bath tubs, in yacht production, as insulation material for Ceran^® stove tops, or in paints that without AEROSIL^® products would be difficult to use.

We have over sixty years experience in this specialty field and are continually optimizing our product line and technical services with great flexibility according to the needs of our customers.

Our close contacts with the industries that use our products, as well as to our suppliers, allow us to develop new innovative products for existing applications, as well as new applications for established products. Due to the continuous expansion of our worldwide production capacities, we are able to supply our customers with the right products in the desired quality and quantity throughout the world. Close cooperation and partnership with our customers is one of our top priorities.