{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"52175","rtpr_id":"nWkr694cs3","ticker":"ELK","exchange":"Oslo Børs","all_tickers":["ELK"],"title":"Elkem names Milliken exclusive North American distributor for select silane and siloxane materials","author":"Cision","published_at":"2026-06-02T12:04:44.964Z","article_body":"Elkem\nMilliken & Company and Elkem have entered into a long-term agreement under\nwhich Milliken will serve as Elkem's exclusive North American distributor for\nselect silane and siloxane materials. The collaboration strengthens access to\na dependable, western-sourced supply of key silicone building blocks for\ncustomers across the region.\n\nUnder the agreement, Milliken will offer consistent bulk supply of Elkem\ncyclics and fluids, supported by its established North American presence and\nlong-standing customer relationships. By pairing Elkem’s vertically\nintegrated manufacturing capabilities with Milliken’s deep market access,\nthe agreement gives customers greater confidence in supply reliability while\noffering flexibility as they balance domestic and international sourcing.\n\nThe agreement reflects a shared focus on responsible manufacturing and\ntransparency across the value chain. Elkem’s production model includes\nsilicon metal sourced from Norway, which provides customers with more\nvisibility into material origin and sourcing practices, while supporting\ndemand for lower-carbon material options in North America.\n\n\n\nFor further information, please contact:\nMarianne Stigset\nVP Corporate Communications & Public Affairs\nTel: +47 411 88 482\nEmail: marianne.stigset@elkem.com\n\nAbout Milliken  \nMilliken harnesses materials science to deliver tomorrow’s breakthroughs\ntoday. Discover our innovative portfolio of textiles, flooring, specialty\nchemicals, and healthcare solutions at milliken.com (http://www.milliken.com/)\nand on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MillikenandCo/), Instagram\n(https://www.instagram.com/millikenandco/), and LinkedIn\n(https://www.linkedin.com/company/milliken-&-company/).\n\nAbout Elkem\nElkem is a global metals and materials company established in 1904. The\ncompany holds leading positions in silicon, ferrosilicon, foundry alloys and\ncarbon solutions, supplying materials essential to modern society – from\ncritical infrastructure and manufacturing to digitalisation, mobility and\nenergy solutions. Elkem produces its materials by combining natural raw\nmaterials, renewable energy and advanced process technology, creating\nsolutions that enable a more sustainable future. The company employs around\n3,000 people, operates in more than 30 locations across Europe, Asia, the\nAmericas and Africa, and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway where it is listed\non the Oslo Stock Exchange (ELK). Driven by innovation. Powered by nature.\nShaping the future.\n\nhttps://news.cision.com/elkem/r/elkem-names-milliken-exclusive-north-american-distributor-for-select-silane-and-siloxane-materials%2Cc4356582\n\n\n\n(c) Copyright Waymaker BIT News - Cision 2026","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nWkr694cs3","title":"Elkem names Milliken exclusive North American distributor for select silane and siloxane materials","author":"Cision","ticker":"ELK","created":"2026-06-02T12:04:44.964Z","tickers":["ELK"],"exchange":"Oslo Børs","article_body":"Elkem\nMilliken & Company and Elkem have entered into a long-term agreement under\nwhich Milliken will serve as Elkem's exclusive North American distributor for\nselect silane and siloxane materials. The collaboration strengthens access to\na dependable, western-sourced supply of key silicone building blocks for\ncustomers across the region.\n\nUnder the agreement, Milliken will offer consistent bulk supply of Elkem\ncyclics and fluids, supported by its established North American presence and\nlong-standing customer relationships. By pairing Elkem’s vertically\nintegrated manufacturing capabilities with Milliken’s deep market access,\nthe agreement gives customers greater confidence in supply reliability while\noffering flexibility as they balance domestic and international sourcing.\n\nThe agreement reflects a shared focus on responsible manufacturing and\ntransparency across the value chain. Elkem’s production model includes\nsilicon metal sourced from Norway, which provides customers with more\nvisibility into material origin and sourcing practices, while supporting\ndemand for lower-carbon material options in North America.\n\n\n\nFor further information, please contact:\nMarianne Stigset\nVP Corporate Communications & Public Affairs\nTel: +47 411 88 482\nEmail: marianne.stigset@elkem.com\n\nAbout Milliken  \nMilliken harnesses materials science to deliver tomorrow’s breakthroughs\ntoday. Discover our innovative portfolio of textiles, flooring, specialty\nchemicals, and healthcare solutions at milliken.com (http://www.milliken.com/)\nand on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MillikenandCo/), Instagram\n(https://www.instagram.com/millikenandco/), and LinkedIn\n(https://www.linkedin.com/company/milliken-&-company/).\n\nAbout Elkem\nElkem is a global metals and materials company established in 1904. The\ncompany holds leading positions in silicon, ferrosilicon, foundry alloys and\ncarbon solutions, supplying materials essential to modern society – from\ncritical infrastructure and manufacturing to digitalisation, mobility and\nenergy solutions. Elkem produces its materials by combining natural raw\nmaterials, renewable energy and advanced process technology, creating\nsolutions that enable a more sustainable future. The company employs around\n3,000 people, operates in more than 30 locations across Europe, Asia, the\nAmericas and Africa, and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway where it is listed\non the Oslo Stock Exchange (ELK). Driven by innovation. 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