Press Releases 2007

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Dec 12, 2007

WACKER CEO To Move Into Supervisory Board Role

At today’s regular meeting of Wacker Chemie AG’s supervisory board, important decisions were made to ensure the continuity of the leadership of the company.

Dec 11, 2007

WACKER to acquire Air Products' stake in construction polymers joint ventures

Wacker Chemie AG plans to acquire full ownership of Air Products Polymers (APP) and Wacker Polymer Systems (WPS), its two joint ventures with Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.

Nov 08, 2007

WACKER heads for another record year in 2007

Wacker Chemie AG is heading for another record year in 2007.

Nov 07, 2007

WACKER Expands Biologics Operation in Jena, Germany

WACKER is strengthening its biopharmaceutical operations in Jena, Germany.

Oct 29, 2007

SCHOTT and WACKER lay the cornerstone for new solar wafer production plant in Jena

Today, the two German companies Wacker Chemie AG (Munich) and SCHOTT AG (Mainz) officially laid the cornerstone for a new silicon solar wafer manufacturing facility of their joint venture WACKER SCHOTT Solar GmbH in Jena, Germany.

Oct 24, 2007

K 2007: WACKER Showcases Innovative Silicone Products and Solutions for the Plastics Industries

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, will use the “Power by Performance” motto to showcase a large number of product innovations for the plastics industries at K 2007, the world’s largest plastics fair to be held in Düsseldorf from October 24 to 31.

Oct 24, 2007

K 2007: WACKER Showcases Silicone-Based Performance Additives for Thermoplastics Compounders

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, is showcasing silicone additives for thermoplastic compounders at K 2007 in Düsseldorf from October 24 to 31.

Oct 24, 2007

K 2007: WACKER Showcases Silicone-Based Thermoplastics for the Optical and Plastic-Film Industries

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, will be showcasing silicone-based thermoplastics for the optical and plastic-film industries at K 2007 from October 24 – 31.

Oct 24, 2007

K 2007: WACKER Showcases Paintable Adhesive-Sealant

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, presents an innovative adhesive-sealant at K 2007, the international plastics show from October 24 to 31 in Düsseldorf.

Oct 24, 2007

K 2007: WACKER Showcases Novel, Oil-Free Liquid Silicone Rubber Grades with Low Friction Surfaces

At K 2007, the international plastics and rubber tradeshow, WACKER will be showcasing novel liquid silicone rubber grades that cure to form elastomers with good anti-friction surfaces.

Oct 24, 2007

K 2007: WACKER Presents Addition-Curing Solid Silicone Rubber Grades for the Manufacture of Cut-Resistant, Oil-Bleeding Mat Seals

At the K 2007 international rubber and plastics trade fair in Düsseldorf, from October 24 to 31, the Munich chemical group WACKER will present a new generation of oil-bleeding solid silicone rubber grades.

Oct 24, 2007

K 2007: WACKER Showcases Oil-Bleeding Liquid Silicone Rubber Grades with Enhanced Mechanical Properties

At K 2007 in Düsseldorf from October 24 - 31, the Munich-based chemical group WACKER will showcase a new line of oil-bleeding liquid silicone rubber grades.

Oct 24, 2007

K 2007: WACKER Presents Novel Self-Adhesive Solid Silicones for Pressureless Vulcanization

At the K 2007 international plastics show, the Munich-based chemicals group WACKER will present new self-adhesive solid silicone rubber grades.

Oct 24, 2007

K 2007: WACKER Presents Novel Silicone Elastomers for Production of Large Molded Composite-Parts

At the K 2007 international plastics show in Düsseldorf from October 24 to 31, WACKER SILICONES will launch an innovative silicone rubber compound that simplifies the production of vacuum bags for large molded parts.

Oct 24, 2007

K 2007: WACKER’s Novel Silicone Rubber to Revolutionize Pad Printing

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, will be showcasing a novel silicone rubber grade for pad printing at K 2007, the international plastics tradeshow to be held in Düsseldorf from October 24 – 31.

Oct 17, 2007

WACKER SILICONES to Raise Prices for Silicone Products

WACKER SILICONES is raising the prices of all its silicone products worldwide effective January 1, 2008.

Oct 15, 2007

WACKER POLYMERS to Raise Prices For Functional Binders Worldwide

WACKER POLYMERS is to raise its prices worldwide for PIOLOFORM®, POLYVIOL®, VINNACOAT®, VINNAPAS® solid resins and VINNOL® surface coating resins.

Oct 04, 2007

WACKER Celebrates 30 Years in Brazil

Today, Wacker Chemie AG held celebrations in São Paulo to mark the 30th anniversary of its main South American office, Wacker Química do Brasil Ltda., located in Jandira near São Paulo.

Oct 01, 2007

WACKER POLYMERS Adjusts Prices for VINNAPAS® Dispersions and Dispersible Polymer Powders

WACKER POLYMERS is to raise its prices worldwide for VINNAPAS® dispersions and dispersible polymer powders.

Sep 26, 2007

LABELEXPO EUROPE 2007: WACKER SILICONES Showcases New Coating Solutions for Paper and Films

WACKER SILICONES will be featuring innovative DEHESIVE® paper- and film-coating agents at Labelexpo Europe 2007 on September 26 – 29 in Brussels, Belgium.

Sep 12, 2007

VINNAPAS® ACADEMY in Beijing: WACKER Opens International Training & Competence Center in China

Today, the Munich-based chemical group WACKER opened its new VINNAPAS® ACADEMY Training & Competence Center in Beijing, China.

Sep 07, 2007

WACKER Develops Process-Stable Hydrophilic Softener for Textile Finishing

WACKER, the Munich-based chemicals group, has developed a new silicone softener emulsion for the hydrophilic finishing of textiles.

Aug 31, 2007

WACKER POLYMERS Announces Price Increase for Food-Grade Polyvinyl Acetate

WACKER POLYMERS will globally increase the prices of food-grade polyvinyl acetate by an average 20 percent.

Aug 10, 2007

K 2007: WACKER Showcases Innovative Silicone Products and Solutions for the Chemical and Plastics Industries

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, will be showcasing a large number of product innovations for the chemical and plastics industries at K 2007, the world’s largest plastics fair to be held in Düsseldorf from October 24 to 31.

Aug 02, 2007

WACKER and SCHOTT set up joint venture to produce solar wafers

Wacker Chemie AG and SCHOTT Solar, a 100 percent subsidiary of the worldwide SCHOTT group, plan to set up two joint ventures to produce and market silicon wafers for solar applications.

Aug 02, 2007

WACKER significantly boosts sales and earnings in Q2 2007

Wacker Chemie AG again significantly boosted year-on-year sales and earnings in Q2 2007.

Jul 26, 2007

WACKER Presents 2007 WACKER Silicone Award to Professor Yitzhak Apeloig

This year’s WACKER Silicone Award goes to Prof. Yitzhak Apeloig, president of the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa.

Jul 26, 2007

Technical University of Munich: Wacker Chemie Presents Insignias for WACKER Chair and Silicon Institute

During a ceremony today, Wacker Chemie AG officially opened the Institute of Silicon Chemistry at the Technical University of Munich (TUM).

Jul 16, 2007

WACKER builds new production facility for granular solar polysilicon in Burghausen

WACKER intends to build a new granular-polysilicon production facility for the solar industry at its Burghausen site in Germany.

Jul 02, 2007

50 Years of VINNAPAS® – A dispersible polymer powder makes history

The success story of VINNAPAS® polymer powders began 50 years ago at the Burghausen facilities of WACKER, the German chemicals group.

Jun 21, 2007

IMCD Türkiye Distributes WACKER’s Silicone Fluids and Antifoam Agents to Home and Personal Care Industries

Munich-based Wacker Chemie AG continues to expand its collaboration with IMCD Türkiye.

Jun 20, 2007

WACKER Builds New Access Tunnel at Stetten Salt Mine

Munich-based Wacker Chemie AG is building a new access tunnel at its salt mine in Haigerloch-Stetten (Baden-Württemberg, southwest Germany).

Jun 14, 2007

WACKER expands polysilicon production at its Burghausen site to 21,500 metric tons per year

WACKER plans to expand its annual polysilicon production capacity at its Burghausen site by an additional 7,000 metric tons to a total of 21,500 metric tons per year.

Jun 12, 2007

Techtextil 2007: WACKER Showcases Novel Heat-Resistant Silicone Coating for Textilies

WACKER will be showcasing a novel liquid silicone rubber for the heat-resistant coating of industrial textiles at Techtextil 2007, taking place in Frankfurt from June 12 to 14.

Jun 05, 2007

WACKER Builds a New Dispersible Powder Plant in China

The Munich-based chemical Group WACKER is increasing its dispersible polymer powder capacity in China by a further 30,000 metric tons per year by building a new spray dryer in Nanjing.

May 29, 2007

2007 Annual Shareholder Meeting: WACKER Confirms positive Outlook for current Fiscal Year

Wacker Chemie AG confirmed its positive 2007 sales and earnings forecast at the first Annual Shareholder Meeting since its April 2006 IPO.

May 24, 2007

Eurofins Medigenomix / MWG Biotech sequence Wacker Chemie AG’s bacterial protein production strain

Eurofins Medigenomix GmbH / MWG Biotech AG have finalised a genome sequencing project with Wacker Chemie AG for the analysis of the genetic differences between WACKER’s proprietary industrial protein production E. coli strain and its corresponding parental strain.

May 17, 2007

WACKER Supports German-Chinese Initiative for Energy-Efficient Construction

Munich-based Wacker Chemie AG is participating in an initiative launched by the German Deutsche Energie Agentur GmbH (dena) and the Chinese Ministry of Construction (MoC) to support and promote the construction and renovation of climate-adapted and energy-efficient buildings in China.

May 08, 2007

WACKER’s growth continues in Q1 2007

Wacker Chemie AG remained on course for growth in Q1 2007. With the positive economic trend set to continue, the Munich-based chemical company has substantially expanded its manufacturing output and sales volumes.

May 07, 2007

EUROPEAN COATINGS SHOW 2007: WACKER Presents Novel Dispersible Polymer Powders and Innovative Silicone Products for the Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants and Construction Industry

Under the slogan “Innovation by Passion,” the Munich-based WACKER Group will be presenting a whole range of innovative product solutions at the European Coatings Show (ECS) in Nuremberg from May 8-10.

May 03, 2007

WACKER SILICONES Adjusts Prices for HDK® Pyrogenic Silica Products

Effective with confirmed deliveries made on or after July 1, 2007, WACKER SILICONES will raise prices for its HDK® brand of pyrogenic silica products by 7 percent.

Apr 24, 2007

NEPCON China 2007: WACKER SILICONES Presents Ultratransparent Silicone Gel for Potting Sensitive Electronic Devices

At the NEPCON China tradeshow in Shanghai from April 24 to April 27, WACKER SILICONES will present its WACKER SilGel® 612 silicone gel.

Apr 18, 2007

WACKER Opens a Construction Applications Technical Center in Beijing

Today, WACKER, the Munich-based chemical group, officially opens its new Beijing technical center for construction applications.

Apr 17, 2007

IN-COSMETICS 2007: WACKER Showcases New Hairstyling Polymers and Cyclodextrins

WACKER is showcasing a novel hybrid polymer for hairstyling products at in-cosmetics in Paris from April 17 to 19, 2007.

Apr 12, 2007

Techtextil 2007: WACKER Showcases Novel Heat-Resistant Silicone Coating for Textilies

WACKER will be showcasing a novel liquid silicone rubber for the heat-resistant coating of industrial textiles at Techtextil 2007, taking place in Frankfurt from June 12 to 14.

Mar 28, 2007

WACKER SILICONES expands capacity for silicone rubber compounds

WACKER SILICONES, a division of Wacker Chemie AG, is expanding its capacity for ready-to-use silicone rubber compounds, which it markets under the tradename “SILMIX®- compounded excellence.”

Mar 27, 2007

WACKER SILICONES Presents New Hybrid Adhesive at ISGATEC 2007

At the 5th International Sealing and Gasket Technology (ISGATEC) tradeshow, WACKER will be presenting several silicone adhesives that offer significant performance and efficiency advantages.

Mar 22, 2007

WACKER had its best year ever in 2006

Wacker Chemie AG has posted its best annual sales and earnings figures since its foundation over 90 years ago.

Mar 13, 2007

WACKER Publishes New Sustainability Report on Performance in Environmental Protection, Occupational Health and Safety

Despite significantly increased manufacturing output over the past three years, Wacker Chemie AG has lowered its energy consumption per metric ton of product and reduced related waste and emissions.

Feb 27, 2007

EUROPEAN COATINGS SHOW 2007: WACKER Presents Novel Dispersible Polymer Powders and Innovative Silicone Products for the Coatings and Construction Sectors

Under the slogan “Innovation by Passion,” the Munich-based WACKER Group will be presenting a whole range of innovative product solutions at the European Coatings Show (ECS) in Nuremberg from May 8-10.

Feb 15, 2007

WACKER’s Preliminary figures indicate strong earnings and sales growth in fiscal 2006

According to its preliminary business results for fiscal 2006, Wacker Chemie AG saw a record year in terms of sales and earnings.

Feb 08, 2007

WACKER Opens two Silicone Downstream Facilities in China

Today, WACKER celebrated the Grand Opening of its new silicone downstream facilities at Jiangsu Yangtze River Chemical Industrial Park in Zhangjiagang City, Jiangsu Province.

Jan 29, 2007

WACKER Uses Cyclodextrin Complexes to Develop Novel Method of Stabilizing Fragrances in Construction Applications

The Munich-based WACKER chemicals group has developed novel cyclodextrin/fragrance complexes for innovative construction-industry applications.

Jan 26, 2007

WACKER optimizes logistics at its Burghausen site

WACKER is launching a major project to optimize logistical processes. Expansion of its Handling and Logistics Center will further boost the Burghausen site’s competitiveness.

Jan 25, 2007

IN-COSMETICS 2007: WACKER Showcases Novel Hairstyling Polymer

WACKER is showcasing a novel hybrid polymer for hairstyling products at IN-COSMETICS in Paris from April 17 to 19, 2007.

Jan 19, 2007

WACKER Opens Technical Center in Singapore for Southeast Asian Customers

To strengthen its Asian presence, the Munich-based WACKER Group has opened a new technical center in Singapore.

Jan 05, 2007

Informex USA 2007: WACKER Showcases Portfolio for Chemical and Life-Science Industries

At InformexUSA in San Francisco, CA, USA, WACKER will showcase its broad portfolio of organic intermediates, silane innovations and biotech products.

Jan 01, 2007

VINNAPAS® ACADEMY: WACKER POLYMERS’ International Training & Competence Center Officially Opens

Today, WACKER POLYMERS officially opens its Burghausen-based Training & Competence Center – the VINNAPAS® ACADEMY, whose slogan is “Get the Knowledge Advantage.”