Press Releases 2005

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Dec 21, 2005

PLAST'06: WACKER Unveils New Generation of Silicone Foams

At the PLAST’06 International Exhibition for Plastics and Rubber Industries in Milano, Italy, WACKER will unveil new solid silicone foams.

Dec 15, 2005

WACKER Appoints Guido Willems to Executive Board

Effective January 1, 2006, Munich-based Wacker Chemie AG has appointed Guido Willems (46) to its Executive Board.

Nov 24, 2005

WACKER changes legal form to stock corporation

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical group, announced today that it has changed its legal form from private limited company (GmbH) to stock corporation (AG).

Nov 16, 2005

Silanes provide Sustainable Protection against Deicing Salt for Bridges

Today in the HQ of the Munich-based WACKER Group, scientists from the Karlsruhe Research Center and Karlsruhe University presented the results of a pioneering pilot project on the bulk impregnation of highway bridges.

Nov 07, 2005

Morphosys and WACKER demonstrate high yield Expression of antibody fragments

A feasibility study conducted by Wacker Biotech GmbH on behalf of MorphoSys AG using Fab fragments, demonstrated that WACKER’s E. coli secretion system can offer a far simpler and more cost-effective way of obtaining high yields of antibody fragments, which are used for research, diagnostic and therapeutic applications.

Nov 01, 2005

WACKER POLYMERS adjusts prices for Vinnapas® dispersions and dispersion powders

Effective December 1, 2005, WACKER POLYMERS will raise prices for VINNAPAS® dispersions and dispersion powders.

Nov 01, 2005

CPHI Worldwide 2005: WACKER presents its Competence Platform for Chiral Technologies

At CPhI Worldwide 2005 from November 1 to 3 in Madrid (Spain), WACKER will be presenting its TRIPLE SYNTHESIS POWER® package of technology platforms, comprising organic synthesis, silane chemistry and biotechnology, under the motto “Formulating Excellence.”

Oct 27, 2005

WACKER SILICONES: Brenntag Latin America Distributes Silicones in the Northern Andean Region

The Munich based WACKER Group has formally named Brenntag as its distributor for silicones in the Northern Andean region of Latin America which includes Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador.

Oct 18, 2005

PCHI China 2005: WACKER presents new Silicone Waxes and Cyclodextrin Complexes for Cosmetic Formulations

WACKER will showcase a number of innovative products at Personal Care and Household Ingredients China (PCHI) to be held in Shanghai from October 18 through 20.

Oct 18, 2005

FAKUMA 2005: WACKER Unveils new Generation of Silicone Foams

At the 17th international tradeshow for plastics processing, FAKUMA, WACKER will unveil new solid silicone foams.

Oct 14, 2005

WACKER SILICONES: Price Adjustment for Sealants

Effective January 1, 2006, WACKER SILICONES will increase sealant product prices worldwide by an average of 8 percent.

Oct 10, 2005

WACKER and DYMATIC set up Silicone Joint Venture in China

Wacker-Chemie GmbH and Dymatic Chemicals Inc. have set up a joint venture in Shunde (China) for the manufacture and marketing of silicone products used primarily in the textile, leather and fiber industries.

Oct 08, 2005

WACKER Inaugurates EIFS Test Facility in Moscow

During a customer symposium today, Germany’s WACKER Group officially inaugurated a test wall for exterior insulation and finish systems at its technical center in Moscow.

Oct 05, 2005

WACKER Opens Technical Center for Construction Application in South America

The Munich-based chemical company WACKER reinforces its presence in South America.

Sep 27, 2005

EUROCOAT 2005: New Alpha-Silanes improve the Scratch Resistance of Coatings

At EUROCOAT 2005 in Lyon, France, from September 27 to 29, the Munich-based WACKER Group will be presenting novel organofunctional alpha-silanes for the coatings, adhesives and sealants industries.

Sep 22, 2005

WACKER Opens Silicones Elastomers Lab in China

Today, WACKER is officially starting up a laboratory for silicone elastomers in its Shanghai Technical Center.

Sep 21, 2005

LABELEXPO EUROPE 2005: WACKER SILICONES Showcases Paper and Film Coating Solutions

WACKER SILICONES will present selected paper and film coatings from its DEHESIVE® product line at this year’s Labelexpo Europe 2005 tradeshow in Brussels, Belgium, from September 21 to 24.

Sep 03, 2005

WACKER Looks Back on 25 Years in Australia

In Melbourne today, the German chemical Group WACKER celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Australian subsidiary.

Aug 31, 2005

WACKER Starts Production of Redispersible Powders in China

The Munich-based WACKER Group has inaugurated today a spray drying facility for the production of VINNAPAS® redispersible powders in China.

Aug 25, 2005

FAKUMA 2005: WACKER Unveils New Generation of Silicone Foams

At the 17th international tradeshow for plastics processing, FAKUMA, WACKER will unveil new solid silicone foams. These combine low density with excellent compression set.

Aug 09, 2005

WACKER SILICONES Raises Prices for Silicone Release Coatings

WACKER will implement a price increase of 3 to 5 percent on its DEHESIVE® release coatings effective September 1, 2005.

Aug 08, 2005

Sanofi-Aventis divests its share in Wacker-Chemie

Hoechst AG, a subsidiary of sanofi-aventis, and the Wacker family signed a contract to restructure their shareholding in Wacker-Chemie GmbH.

Aug 02, 2005

WACKER POLYMERS Raises European Prices for Coatings Raw Materials

Effective September 1, WACKER POLYMERS will raise its European prices for coatings raw materials.

Aug 01, 2005

WACKER SILICONE Award 2005 Goes to Prof. Mitsuo Kira

The laureate of this year’s WACKER Silicone Award is the Japanese scientist and silicones researcher Prof. Mitsuo Kira.

Jul 27, 2005

WACKER SILICONES: Jointec to Distribute Mold-Making Silicone Elastomers in Italy

WACKER has restructured its distributor network for mold-making customers in Italy.

Jul 26, 2005

EUROCOAT 2005: NEW Alpha-Silanes improve the Scratch Resistance of Coatings

At EUROCOAT 2005 in Lyon, France, from September 27 to 29, the Munich-based WACKER Group will be presenting novel organofunctional alpha-silanes for the coatings, adhesives and sealants industries.

Jul 01, 2005

LABELEXPO EUROPE 2005 WACKER SILICONES Showcases Paper and Film Coating Solutions

WACKER SILICONES will present selected paper and film coatings from its DEHESIVE® product line at this year’s Labelexpo Europe 2005 tradeshow in Brussels, Belgium, from September 21 to 24.

Jun 19, 2005

BIO 2005: Wacker Biotech Presents Itself as a Full-Service Contract Manufacturer of Biologics

Jena-based Wacker Biotech GmbH is positioning itself as a full-service contract manufacturer of active pharmaceutical proteins (biologics) with several years of project experience at BIO 2005 from June 19 to 22 in Philadelphia, USA.

Jun 07, 2005

TECHTEXTIL 2005: WACKER presents dirt-repellent top coat for textiel coatings

WACKER will be premiering a new silicone top coat at Techtextil 2005 from June 7 to 9 in Frankfurt.

Jun 02, 2005

SICPA GROUP acquires liquid-crystal pigment business from WACKER

The SICPA Group based in Switzerland is to acquire the liquid-crystal pigment business of Munich-based Wacker-Chemie GmbH, as of July 1st, 2005.

Apr 26, 2005

EUROPEAN COATINGS SHOW 2005: Alpha-Silanes from WACKER improve Scratch Resistance of Coatings and Bonding Properties of Adhesives and Sealants

At the European Coatings Show (ECS) in Nuremberg from April 26 to 28, the Munich-based WACKER Group presents two product innovations: organofunctional alpha-silanes for the coatings, adhesives and sealants industry and a new terpolymer for formulating flexible tile-adhesive mixtures.

Apr 25, 2005

General Trainee Programm 2005 - WACKER Prepare Young Managers for Upper Management Positions

The Munich-based WACKER Group is training young managers for middle and upper management positions.

Apr 25, 2005

TECHTEXTIL 2005: WACKER presents dirt-repellent top coat for textile coatings

WACKER will be premiering a new silicone top coat at Techtextil 2005 from June 7 to 9 in Frankfurt.

Apr 21, 2005

WACKER Is Accompanying the Photovoltaics Boom with further Expansion of its Polysilicon Production at the Burghausen site

WACKER is expanding its polysilicon production in Burghausen by another 2,500 metric tons per year.

Apr 21, 2005

WACKER’s Strategic Realignment Boosts Group Profits

The WACKER Group’s strategic realignment translated into a year-on-year earnings upswing of about a quarter of a billion euros.

Apr 11, 2005

IN-COSMETICS 2005: WACKER Presents new Silicone Waxes and Cyclodextrin Complexes for Cosmetic Formulations

WACKER will showcase a number of innovative products at in-cosmetics 2005 to be held in Berlin, Germany, from April 12 – 14.

Mar 11, 2005

EUROPEAN COATINGS SHOW 2005: Alpha-Silanes from WACKER improve Scratch Resistance of coatings and Bonding properties of Adhesives and Sealants

At the European Coatings Show (ECS) in Nuremberg from April 26 to 28, the Munich-based WACKER Group will be presenting two product innovations: organofunctional alpha-silanes for the coatings, adhesives and sealants industry and a new terpolymer for formulating flexible tile-adhesive mixtures.

Mar 09, 2005

PERSONAL CARE INGREDIENTS ASIA 2005: WACKER presents new Silicone Waxes and Cyclodextrin Complexes for cosmetic Formulations

WACKER will showcase a number of innovative products at Personal Care Ingredients Asia 2005 to be held in Bangkok, Thailand, from March 9 – 11.

Mar 01, 2005

Understanding Silicones: WACKER Presents an Experimental Kit for Schools and Universities

What are silicones made of? What are their chemical properties? What are their many applications? These questions and many others on the subject of silicones can now be answered with the new experimental kit from the Munich-based WACKER Group.

Feb 03, 2005

WACKER Sells Technology for Manufacturing Exhaust-Gas Catalytic Converters to Süd-Chemie

Effective February 2, Wacker-Chemie GmbH has divested its proprietary technology for manufacturing diesel catalytic converters to Süd-Chemie AG. The two Munich-based corporations announced the news today.

Jan 18, 2005

WACKER Takes over Polymer Business from Wuxi Xinda in China

Wacker-Chemie GmbH has taken over the polymer business from the Chinese chemicals manufacturer Wuxi Xinda Fine Chemical Co. Ltd., the Munich-based chemicals Group announced today.

Jan 13, 2005

WACKER and Dow Corning Reach Agreement on Integrated Manufacturing Site in China

Wacker-Chemie GmbH and Dow Corning Corp. have finalized the master agreement for their planned Asian joint ventures to produce silicone intermediates and fumed silica in the Shanghai area.

Jan 10, 2005

WACKER Acquires Pharmaceutical Protein Specialist ProThera

Effective January 1, 2005, Wacker-Chemie GmbH is taking over German biotech company ProThera GmbH based in Jena.