Product Stories

Around the World in 80 Milliseconds: Evonik makes the Internet speed

Internet traffic just keeps on growing, but it is slowly becoming overwhelmed by the enormous volume of data. DSL technology is already approaching its limits because the electrical signals in the copper wires are jamming each other. The solution is to have fiber optic cables, which are the technology of the future because they are faster. Their manufacture depends on important raw materials, chlorosilanes—or, better yet, SIRIDION® from Evonik. more

Amino acids for animal nutrition:
Complete service from a single source 

As the world's population keeps growing, so does the demand for meat, milk, and eggs. That’s why the animal feeds industry relies on amino acids as feed supplements. Evonik produces the four most important amino acids for advanced animal nutrition, thus making a significant contribution to sustainable nutrition of the world‘s population.  more

PLEXIGLAS® Outshines the Competition

People are living longer on average. So is their favorite accessory: the car. Most people want to look good well into old age, and they want the same for their aging car. It should retain its brilliant gloss for as long as possible, and the colors should be as fresh and vivid as on the day it was bought. PLEXIGLAS® makes this possible, but at considerably lower cost—reason enough for European car makers to rely increasingly on this material from Evonik. more

Waterproof and breathable:
TEGO® Phobe from Evonik Protects Heritage Buildings against Dirt and Decay

The interior of the late Gothic Willibrordi Cathedral in Wesel, Germany, is a picture of perfection. Sunlight streams from dozens of antique glass windows into the basilica, illuminating the altar table and the organ. Mighty columns and arcade arches support the edifice; wooden decks and slate flooring lend a splendid, solemn air. more

Put Your Best Foot Forward:
Evonik supplies VESTAMID®, an important high-performance plastic, for running shoes

Who remembers James Fixx these days? At the end of the 1970s, the man was a celebrity, a star, because he started a mass movement. The wave spilled over into many countries. People—infected with a desire to run—ran in fields, woods and meadows, on paths along rivers, on sidewalks, and if there weren’t any, in the street. more

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