LBB Specialties Partners with Kemitura to Expand Fumed Silica Distribution in North America
Published: 26 Mar 2026
Author: Precedence Research
LBB Specialties Strengthens Industrial Specialties Portfolio with Kemitura
LBB Specialties (LBBS) partnered with Kemitura to distribute their fumed silica products across the United States and Canada effectively. This collaboration allows LBBS to expand its specialty chemical portfolio for North American customers.
Portfolio Expansion
LBB Specialties is strengthening its Industrial Specialties portfolio by partnering with Kemitura to distribute KemituraSil® fumed silica to the North American C.A.S.E. market. This collaboration enhances their ability to provide high-performance materials and technical, application-driven solutions to customers.KemituraSil® fumed silica is currently available in both hydrophobic and hydrophilic grades and is extensively used for thixotropy control, anti-caking performance, reinforcement, free-flow, and binding applications. These solutions support an extensive range of end uses, such as elastomers, coatings, adhesives and sealants, composites, paper, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical formulations.
According to Towards Chem&Materials, the fumed silica market size accounted for USD 2.85 billion in 2025 and is predicted to increase from USD 3.02 billion in 2026 to approximately USD 5.03 billion by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of 5.85% from 2026 to 2035 as demand for high-performance additives in sealants, adhesives, and electronics is increasing rapidly across the globe.
About Kemitura
Since 1941, the Kemitura Group has bridged the gap between specialty chemicals and technical equipment for global industries. Their name, a blend of "Kemi" (chemistry) and "Futura" (future), highlights a legacy built on innovation, sustainability, and a partner-focused approach.
Advancements in Technology Accelerate the Fumed Silica Market
- The rapid advancements in production processes and the development of high-purity grades for applications in healthcare and electronics are major factors boosting market growth.
- Robust demand for additives in sealants, adhesives, and coatings is positively impacting market expansion as silica is necessary for enhancing rheology and durability in these applications.
- Ongoing urbanisation and industrialization in emerging economies, coupled with the transition towards electric vehicles (EVs), are propelling demand for high-performance materials.
- There is a growing emphasis on developing bio-based fumed silica and enforcing energy-efficient production methods to minimize carbon footprints.
- Market players are using silica in structural adhesives and lightweight composites to minimize vehicle weight and hence increase the driving range of EVs.