Metallurgical grade silicon metal and silicon metal:
A matter of national security

Members of the Reshoring Silicone Working Group contributed to an article written by Steve Melito, Thunderbolt Business Services
and published by Rubber World magazine in their November 2023 issue.
Contributors include Ken Baker, NewAge Industries, Paul DiCaprio, Specialty Silicone Products,
Scott Kearns, Elastapro and Bill Stockwell, Stockwell Elastomerics.
Silicon Metal is an essential ingredient in the production of silicone rubber. Domestic silicon metal refining capacity
with a durable supply chain is an essential resource for reasons of American security.