Barry
Dow Corning’s 160-acre Barry site is one of the most modern and technically advanced chemicals facilities in the world, and the company’s single largest European plant. Barry is an integrated site developing, commercialising and producing innovative silicon-based products and intermediates which have practical applications in almost every area of our lives. Our products can be found in:
- Sealants for residential and commercial construction
- Health care and personal products
- Materials for motor vehicle engines and brakes
- Coatings for fabrics and papers
- Processing of foods
- Pharmaceuticals
- Chemicals
- Petroleum
- Plastics
- Space exploration
The Barry site is also an important centre for Dow Corning’s research and new-product development activities.
Situated on the stunning South Wales coastline and just eight miles from the vibrant capital city of Cardiff, we employ approximately 600 people, including:
- Process Operators
- Quality Assurance Technicians
- Maintenance Technicians
- Engineers - Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical and Systems/Control
- Chemists - Research, Development, Quality Assurance, Plant and Technical Support
- Laboratory Technicians
- Health, Safety & Environmental professionals
- Finance professionals
- IT professionals
- Administration professionals
With sea docks right next to the site, and excellent rail and road links to other parts of the UK and Europe, Dow Corning Barry ships out many of its finished products direct to customers in Asia, Australia, Europe and beyond.
