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world s challenges . corporate social responsibility elkem has a strong commitment to sustainable development and responsible business behaviour . corporate social responsibility forms an important part of elkem s business culture . health and safety elkem has a zero harm philosophy when it comes to health and safety.we believethat it is possible to run our operations without injuries or work related illnesses and that we will implement all necessary measures to ensure the health and safety of the people who work for us . business areas silicon materials elkem silicon materials is elkem s largest business area and one of the world s leading suppliers of metallurgical silicon and microsilica . we deliver special products to customers in the chemical solar electronics aluminium construction refractory and oilfield industries worldwide . silicones bluestar silicones is one of the foremost fully integrated silicone manufacturers in the world . foundry products elkem foundry products is the leading metal treatment solution provider to the cast iron industry and a supplier of high quality special ferrosilicons to the steel industry . our products supported by our experienced technical service teams provide innovative solutions for iron foundries and steel mills worldwide . the car industry pipe producers and engineering companies are our important customer categories . carbon elkem carbon is a world leading supplier of carbon electrode materials lining materials and specialty carbon products to metallurgical processes for the production of ferro alloys base metals and primary aluminium . our facilities are located near all major markets . featured the future of elkem is carbon neutral elkem is among the world s cleanest metal manufacturers but still releases around 1.3 million tonnes of carbon emissions each year . this may now be coming to an end . according to the plan a research project will conclude with full scale production without net carbon emissions and without net supply of energy . news 5 october 2016 portrait interview of katja lehland chro in elkem since acquired by bluestar in 2011 the elkem group has experienced substantial growth . the company also has a clear strategy for further growth and in order to deliver on this strategy it is essential that elkem s organisation and people have the necessary capabilities and capacity . 26 september 2016 new blog post the last supper the period for our second year trainees has now come to an end . as a celebration of the new adventures to come they meet with the first year trainees soon to be trainee and trainee cordinator rolf s rb . 19 september 2016 k show 2016 in d sseldorf lyon france 8 september 2016 bluestar silicones and elkem are glad to welcome you on k show the world s n 1 tradefair for rubber . go to news elkem s solutions for ... aluminium aluminium automotive automotive building & construction building & construction chemical industry chemical industry electric arc furnaces electric 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