SIMCALA, Inc. · Mt. Meigs, AL United States

SIMCALA, also known as Silicon Mining Co. of Alabama, produces high-grade silicon metal used in chemical and aluminum products. The aluminum industry uses silicon metal to make alloys for automotive components such as engine housings, pistons, and cast aluminum wheels. Chemical companies use it to produce silicone for lubricants, gaskets, and cosmetics, and to make polysilicon, an element used in making silicon wafers for semiconductors. The company's smelting process also produces microsilica, which is used as a strengthener and filler by the concrete, refractory, mineral, and oil exploration industries. SIMCALA has been a Dow Corning subsidiary since 2003 and provides most of its output to the parent company. To read the full description, subscribe now.