Shin-Etsu Silicones Europe B.V. opens a new branch in Győr, Hungary.
Awards and honors
1982
For development of one-component acetone-cure silicone RTV rubber, Shin-Etsu receives National Commendation for Invention from the Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation (JIII).
1985
Received National Commendation for Invention from the JIII (for silicone SEP rubber).
1986
Received Director-General's Award from the Science and Technology Agency (for acetone-based silicone RTV rubber).
1990
Received Society of Silicon Chemistry, Japan Award (for development of radiation-cured silicone for release paper).
1992
Received Director-General's Award from the Science and Technology Agency (for addition-cure silicone for release paper).
1993
Received the Chunichi Shimbun's Chunichi Industrial Technology Award (for development of oxygen permeable contact lenses).
2001
Received Society of Silicon Chemistry, Japan Award (for development of a new conductive powder and its application to highly conductive silicone rubbers).
2003
Received Society of Silicon Chemistry, Japan Award (for liquid-rubber and plastics adhesive technology).
2008
Received National Commendation for Invention from the JIII (for curable thermal grease for CPUs).
2013
Received Society of Silicon Chemistry, Japan Award (for fast cure room temperature vulcanize silicone rubber).
2016
Received Society of Silicon Chemistry, Japan Award (for silicone thickening agent and W/O surfactant for cosmetic application).
2022
Received Society of Silicon Chemistry, Japan Award (for organic modified silicone material for optical devices).