Press Releases 2006

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Dec 22, 2006

WACKER Develops New Silicone Emulsion for Finishing Fiberfill

The Munich-based WACKER Group has developed a one-component silicone-based softener emulsion for finishing fiberfill.

Dec 21, 2006

WACKER endows an Institute of Silicon Chemistry at the Technical University of Munich

Wacker Chemie AG has endowed an “Institute of Silicon Chemistry” within the Faculty of Chemistry at the Technical University of Munich (TUM).

Dec 05, 2006

IMCD Türkiye to Become WACKER’s New Distribution Partner in Turkey

Munich-based Wacker Chemie AG is reorganizing its distribution structures in Turkey.

Nov 23, 2006

WACKER POLYMERS Announces Price Increase for VINNAPAS® Dispersions and Dispersible Polymer Powders

Effective January 1, 2007, WACKER POLYMERS will raise prices for VINNAPAS® dispersions and dispersible polymer powders globally.

Nov 22, 2006

WACKER Presents High-Performance Additives for the Chinese Adhesive and Sealant Industry at CHINA ADHESIVE 2006

Under the “Performance for your adhesives” motto, WACKER is presenting high-performance additives at the 9th China International Adhesives and Sealants Exhibition (CHINA ADHESIVE) in Guangzhou, China from November 22-24.

Nov 10, 2006

WACKER Boosts Sales and Earnings by 20 Percent in Q3 2006

In Q3 2006, Wacker Chemie AG boosted year-on-year sales and earnings by 20 percent respectively, thanks particularly to continued strength of the company’s semiconductor business.

Nov 08, 2006

WACKER starts production in second monomer plant stage in Nünchritz, Germany

Today, the Munich-based WACKER Group officially started production in the second stage of its new monomer plant in Nünchritz (in the German state of Saxony).

Oct 25, 2006

CHi 2006: WACKER SILICONES Presents Novel Silicone Emulsion for Impregnants and Innovative Additives for the Cosmetic Industry

At the CHi Personal Care & Homecare Ingredients Exhibition, from October 25 to 26 in Warsaw, Poland, WACKER SILICONES will be presenting a novel silicone emulsion which for the first time enables the manufacture of highly effective water-based silicone impregnants for various household care applications.

Oct 20, 2006

WACKER Receives European Innovation Award for Cosmetics and Chemical Raw Materials

The Munich-based WACKER Group received a European Innovation Award for Cosmetics and Chemical Raw Materials on October 10 at the 53rd SEPAWA Conference in Würzburg, Germany.

Oct 12, 2006

Wacker Biotech Announces a Manufacturing Agreement with Evolutec incorporating WACKER’s Secretion Technology

An agreement signed between Wacker Biotech GmbH and Evolutec Group plc (AIM code: EVC) contracts Wacker Biotech as partner for the process development and GMP-compliant production of Evolutec’s protein drug development candidate rEV576 for clinical trials.

Oct 11, 2006

SEPAWA Congress 2006: WACKER SILICONES Presents Novel Silicone Emulsion for Impregnants and Innovative Additives for the Cosmetic Industry

At the 53rd SEPAWA Congress, from October 11-13 in Würzburg, Germany, WACKER SILICONES will be presenting a novel silicone emulsion which for the first time enables the manufacture of highly effective water-based silicone impregnants for various household care applications.

Oct 09, 2006

WACKER POLYMERS Introduces New Nomenclature for VINNAPAS® Dispersible Polymer Powders

Effective January 1, 2007, WACKER POLYMERS is changing the nomenclature of its polymer binders and will distribute its VINNAPAS® brand of dispersible polymer powders under new names.

Oct 02, 2006

CPhI Worldwide 2006: WACKER Showcases Portfolio for Chemical and Life-Science Industries

At CPhI Worldwide 2006 in Paris (France), WACKER will showcase its broad portfolio of organic intermediates, silane innovations and biotech products, under the motto “Behind Success There is Experience.”

Sep 25, 2006

WACKER Showcases New Developments and Trends for the Pressure-Sensitive Industry

As part of the Asian Pressure-Sensitive Industry Conference on Monday, October 9, WACKER, BASF, UPM and Kroenert/BMB will be providing an overview of the industry’s latest trends and technologies.

Sep 17, 2006

NIP 22: WACKER Presents Highly Specialized Products and Solutions for Modern Printing Technology

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical group, will be presenting its highly specialized solutions for modern electrophotography and inkjet technology at “NIP22.”

Sep 08, 2006

Dow Corning and WACKER celebrate the Groundbreaking of new Siloxane Facility in China

Construction of China’s largest siloxane facility officially began following the groundbreaking ceremony today at the site in Zhangjiagang, China.

Sep 05, 2006

SEPAWA Congress 2006: WACKER SILICONES Presents Novel Silicone Emulsion for Impregnants

At the 53rd SEPAWA Congress (from October 11-13 in Würzburg, Germany) WACKER SILICONES will be presenting a novel silicone emulsion which for the first time enables the manufacture of highly effective water-based silicone impregnants for various household care applications.

Aug 27, 2006

CIGRE Session 2006: WACKER SILICONES Presents Low-Viscosity Liquid Silicone Rubber Grades for Manufacturing Insulators

The Munich-based chemical company WACKER is presenting liquid silicone rubber grades for the manufacture of high and medium voltage insulators at CIGRE Session 2006 from August 27 to September 1 in Paris.

Aug 21, 2006

In Q2 2006, WACKER again boosts earnings

Wacker Chemie AG reported year-on-year sales growth and even stronger earnings for Q2 2006.

Aug 10, 2006

WACKER SILICONES Presents Ultratransparent Silicone Gel for Potting Sensitive Electronic Devices

At the Nepcon South China tradeshow in Shenzen from August 29 to September 1, WACKER SILICONES will present its WACKER SilGel® 612 silicone gel.

Aug 08, 2006

DOW CORNING and WACKER receive Government approval to build Siloxanes Facility in China

Dow Corning Corporation (Midland, Michigan, USA) and Wacker Chemie AG (Munich, Germany) announce that their manufacturing joint venture company Dow Corning (Zhangjiagang) Co., Ltd. received official approval from the Chinese government to build a world-class siloxanes manufacturing facility in China.

Aug 04, 2006

WACKER SILICONES Responds to Rising Platinum Prices by Launching Low-Platinum DEHESIVE® Coating Systems and New Price Models

WACKER SILICONES responds to increasing platinum costs by launching low-platinum DEHESIVE® coating systems and new price models.

Aug 01, 2006

Strong Demand and Pricing for Semiconductor Wafers lift WACKER’s Earnings Expectations

Reflecting ongoing favorable trading conditions and further improved expectations regarding customer demand for semiconductor wafers for the second half of 2006, WACKER is raising its full-year sales and earnings forecast.

Jul 14, 2006

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS and Siltronic to jointly construct 300 mm Wafer Fab in Singaproe

Semiconductor technology leader Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world leader in advanced semiconductor technology solutions, and Siltronic AG, a division of Wacker Chemie AG and a global leader in the market for ultra-pure silicon wafers, will jointly construct and operate a 300 mm wafer fab.

Jul 06, 2006

WACKER SILICONES adjusts prices for HDK® Pyrogenic Silica

Effective September 1st, 2006, WACKER SILICONES will raise prices for HDK® Pyrogenic Silica

Jul 06, 2006

WACKER SILICONES Develops New Cost-Efficient Low Release-Force Silicone Release Agents for PSA Labels and Adhesive Tapes

The Munich-based WACKER Group presents a new silicone release agent for coating release liners for PSA labels and double-sided adhesive tapes.

Jun 28, 2006

WACKER Continues Expansion of Polysilicon Production at its Burghausen Site

WACKER plans to expand its annual polysilicon production capacity at Burghausen by an additional 4,500 metric tons to a total of 14,500 metric tons by the end of 2009.

Jun 23, 2006

WACKER Confers First Alexander Wacker Innovation Award for Outstanding Achievements

Yesterday, Munich-based chemical company WACKER conferred its Alexander Wacker Innovation Award for the first time.

Jun 21, 2006

WACKER Named “Supplier of the Year” at 2006 International Gypsum Conference

Munich-based Wacker Chemie AG and its North American subsidiary, Wacker Chemical Corporation, received top recognition at the recently concluded 2006 Global Gypsum Conference held in Cancun, Mexico.

May 16, 2006

WACKER expands Production of Dispersible Polymer Powders at Burghausen

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, is constructing a new plant to expand its production capacity for dispersible polymer powders by another 30,000 metric tons per year.

May 16, 2006

WACKER Posts substantial Sales and Earnings Gains in Q1 2006

Wacker Chemie AG reports a year-on-year sales growth and even stronger earnings for Q1 2006.

May 10, 2006

WACKER Opens Technical Center for Construction Applications in Australia

The Munich-based chemical company WACKER reinforces its presence in Australia by opening a new Technical Center in Melbourne.

May 01, 2006

WACKER POLYMERS Adjusts Prices for VINNAPAS® Dispersions and Redispersible Powders

Effective August 1, 2006, WACKER POLYMERS will raise prices for VINNAPAS® dispersions and redispersible powders.

Apr 06, 2006

“Young Scientists 2006”: 18 Budding Bavarian Scientists Qualify for National Finals in Freiburg

Under the motto “There is still so much more to discover,” the Bavarian “Young Scientists Competition” was held in Munich’s Deutsche Museum.

Apr 03, 2006

IN-COSMETICS 2006: WACKER Showcases Novel Cyclodextrin Complexes and Alkyl-Modified Silicone Waxes

WACKER’s motto at In-Cosmetics 2006 in Barcenola, Spain, is “Surprise Your Senses.” Held April 4 – 6, WACKER will present innovative additives for the cosmetic industry.

Mar 17, 2006

Wacker Boosts Sales And Profits For 2005

WACKER generated its highest EBIT in five years in 2005. Despite higher raw-material prices, the Munich-based chemicals company’s 2005 EBIT reached €260.9 million, up from €110.4 million in 2004 (all figures IFRS compliant).

Mar 07, 2006

PERSONAL CARE INGREDIENTS ASIA 2006: WACKER Showcases Novel Cyclodextrin Complexes and Alkyl-Modified Silicone Waxes

WACKER’s motto at Personal Care Ingredients Asia (PCIA) in Seoul, South Korea, is “Surprise Your Senses.” Held March 7 – 9, the tradeshow will present innovative additives for the cosmetic industry.

Feb 28, 2006

“China Building 2006”: WACKER Presents Innovative Solutions for the Construction Industry

The Munich-based chemical company WACKER is presenting innovative construction-chemical products and applications at Beijing’s China Building 2006 until March 3.

Feb 24, 2006

WACKER SILICONES: New Generation of Silicone Release Agents Achieves Record Coating Rates

Following the successful high-speed coating runs last September, WACKER SILICONES has now surpassed its own speed record for coating of release liners.

Feb 14, 2006

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.

Jan 12, 2006

Cornerstone laid: WACKER is responding to the photovoltaics boom by further expanding polysilicon production at its Burghausen site.

The Munich-based chemical manufacturer WACKER is further expanding its polysilicon manufacturing capacity through 2007.