Silcotech North America is proud to announce the appointment of Yogesh Chauhan as Chief Executive Officer, effective April 2025. This leadership transition marks a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to excellence in liquid silicone rubber (LSR) injection molding.

With over 25 years of experience in the medical and automotive sectors, Mr. Chauhan brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of success. Having joined Silcotech in 2010, he has been instrumental in driving our company’s growth and innovation. In his new role, Mr. Chauhan will oversee all executive functions, including operations, design, tooling, project management, supply chain, and quality/regulatory affairs. He will also spearhead our sustainability initiatives, ensuring that Silcotech remains at the forefront of environmentally responsible manufacturing practices.​

Michael Maloney, President and Co-founder of Silcotech, expressed his confidence in Mr. Chauhan’s leadership, stating, “Yogesh’s commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability continues to drive Silcotech’s success in the precision silicone manufacturing industry.”​

This leadership change coincides with several other strategic personnel moves within the company. We are pleased to announce the appointments of Raphael Boettger as Purchasing Specialist, Manpreet Kaur as EHSQ (Environment, Health, Safety, and Quality) Specialist, Wei Li as Quality Manager, and Shane Nixon as Production Manager. These changes reflect our dedication to strengthening our team and enhancing our capabilities to better serve our clients across the medical, healthcare, automotive, packaging, and consumer electronics […]

Arburg recently hosted a multi-day, hands-on training program focusing on Scientific Molding, Robotics, Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) processing, and Gestica control systems at Silcotech’s headquarters in Bolton, ON. The session served as a valuable opportunity to deepen technical expertise across the production team.

Classroom Learning & Practical Application

The training combined classroom instruction with practical demonstrations on the shop floor, ensuring participants gained both theoretical knowledge and real-world application. The topics were covered across several sessions from March 24–27, 2025, and focused on the following core areas:

Scientific Molding & LSR Fundamentals

Participants explored the foundation of Scientific Molding and how its principles apply specifically to LSR processing.

• What is Scientific Molding and its significance in improving consistency and precision.

• Key methods used in LSR processing under the Scientific Molding approach.

• Common technical terminology used in silicone processing.

• Understanding the three key chemicals involved in LSR formulations.

LSR Equipment & Process Know-How

The training also covered critical machine-specific knowledge.

• Functionality of safety valves and integrated sensors.

• LSR-specific screw design and mold heating principles.

• Detailed explanation of check valve functionality and proper assembly procedures.

• Correct usage of tools for screw seal assembly and maintenance best practices.

Gestica Control System Training

A significant portion of the training was dedicated to Gestica, the advanced control interface for injection molding machines.

• Introduction to Gestica and its user interface.

• Setting up measurement and monitoring […]