Elkem ASA engages in the manufacturing and distribution of silicon-based materials. It operates through the following segments: Silicones, Silicon Products, Carbon Solutions, and Others. The Silicones segment produces and sells a range of silicone-based products across various subsectors including release coatings, engineering elastomers, healthcare products, specialty fluids, emulsions, and resins. The Silicon Products segment offers various grades of metallurgical silicon and micro silica for use in a range of end applications. The Carbon Solutions segment is involved in the sale of electrode paste and lining material to silicon products. The Others segment refers to the sale of management services, logistics, procurement, financial services, technical support, and Research and Development services. The company was founded by Sam Eyde, Magnus Wallenberg, Knut Wallenberg, and Knut Tillberg on January 2, 1904 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.