Press Releases 2009

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Dec 07, 2009

Ten Years of WACKER Asahikasei Silicone in Japan

WACKER Asahikasei Silicone Co., Ltd. is celebrating its tenth anniversary today.

Nov 18, 2009

CHINACOAT 2009: WACKER launches New Environmentally-Friendly Polymer Dispersion for the Chinese Coatings Industry

As one of the world’s leading producers of binders and polymer additives for coatings, construction chemicals and adhesives, the Munich-based WACKER Group launched a new cutting-edge product at Chinacoat 2009.

Nov 17, 2009

Ten Years of Wacker Metroark Chemicals in Kolkata

Wacker Metroark Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. recently celebrated its tenth anniversary.

Nov 16, 2009

WACKER starts production at China´s largest dispersible polymer powder plant in Nanjing

Today, WACKER, the Munich-based chemical group, officially opened its new dispersible powder and vinyl acetate ethylene dispersion plant in Nanjing, China.

Nov 06, 2009

WACKER Opens Technical Center for Polymer and Silicone Applications in India

The Munich-based chemical company WACKER is strengthening its presence in India by opening a technical center in Mumbai.

Nov 05, 2009

WACKER’s Earnings Grow Strongly in Q3 2009 Despite High One-Time Charges

Wacker Chemie AG posted strong quarter-on-quarter sales and earnings growth in July through September 2009.

Oct 22, 2009

WACKER Opens New Technical Center in the US for Polymer Applications

Wacker Chemie AG inaugurated its new technical center in Allentown (Pennsylvania, USA) today.

Oct 21, 2009

WACKER and Dow Corning Start to Build Second Phase of Pyrogenic Silica Plant in Zhangjiagang, China

Today, Wacker Chemie AG and Dow Corning Corporation officially started the construction of the second phase of their pyrogenic silica plant in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu province, China.

Oct 02, 2009

WACKER Publishes New Sustainability Report

The topic of sustainability is gaining importance in the public realm.

Oct 01, 2009

WACKER Appoints New Distributor for VINNAPAS® and VINNOL® Dispersions

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, is restructuring its distribution network for VINNAPAS® and VINNOL® brand polymer dispersions.

Sep 30, 2009

WACKER Exits from Solar Wafer Business

Wacker Chemie AG exits from the solar wafer business and will transfer its shares in its joint venture WACKER SCHOTT Solar GmbH (WSS) to its former partner SCHOTT Solar AG.

Sep 23, 2009

WACKER POLYMERS to raise prices for dispersions in Europe

WACKER POLYMERS is to raise its prices in Europe for VINNAPAS® and VINNOL® dispersions.

Sep 21, 2009

24th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference: WACKER Presents Innovative Encapsulation and Potting Materials for the Photovoltaic Industry

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, will be using the 24th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference (EU PVSEC) to present several new products for the solar industry. One of the interesting new developments is TECTOSIL®, a plastic film designed especially for the encapsulation of photovoltaic modules.

Sep 04, 2009

WACKER and Vietnam Institute of Building Materials Open Up New Test Center for Dry-Mix Mortars

Today, the Munich-based chemical company Wacker Chemie AG and the Vietnam Institute of Building Materials (VIBM), a subsidiary of the Vietnamese Ministry of Construction, celebrated the opening of an independent dry-mix mortar testing center in Hanoi.

Sep 04, 2009

WACKER Receives 2009 Cologne Chemical-Industry Prize

The Munich-based chemical company WACKER was awarded the Cologne Chemical-Industry Prize by Germany’s Association of Chemical Industry Executives (VAA) today.

Sep 03, 2009

ABRAFATI 2009: WACKER Showcases Innovative Fragrance Complexes, Water-Repellent Silicone Resins and Solvent-Free Binders for the Paints and Coatings Industry

Under the “Inspired by Excellence” motto, the Munich-based WACKER Group will present sustainable product solutions from its areas of expertise in coatings and construction at ABRAFATI 2009 – the 11th international tradeshow for suppliers to the paints and coatings industry.

Sep 02, 2009

LABELEXPO EUROPE 2009: WACKER Presents New Cost-Efficient and High-Performance Release Agents for PSA Labels

Under its “Smart release coatings for every substrate” motto, the Munich-based chemical company WACKER will be presenting highly efficient paper-coating and film-coating agents at Labelexpo Europe 2009.

Aug 25, 2009

WACKER Appoints New Distributor in Germany for Pyrogenic Silica

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, has reorganized its distribution structure for pyrogenic silica (trademark: HDK®) in Germany.

Aug 06, 2009

Wilhelm Sittenthaler to become President & CEO of Siltronic AG

Dr. Wilhelm Sittenthaler, an Executive Board member of Wacker Chemie AG, is to take over again as President & CEO of Siltronic AG. Sittenthaler will retain his responsibilities on Wacker Chemie AG’s Executive Board.

Aug 05, 2009

SEPAWA 2009: WACKER Showcases Innovative Silicone-Based Antifoam Powder

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, will be showcasing an innovative silicone antifoam agent for powder detergents at the 56th SEPAWA Congress in Würzburg, Germany, from October 14 to 16, 2009.

Aug 04, 2009

WACKER Expands Its Technical Center for Construction Applications in Dubai

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, has successfully completed the expansion and relocation of its technical center and offices in Dubai.

Jul 31, 2009

Field and Lab Tests Confirm the Durability of Silicone Coatings for Outdoor Insulators

The durability of POWERSIL® silicone coatings for outdoor insulators is not affected even by many years of continuous use.

Jul 30, 2009

WACKER experiences stronger customer demand in Q2 2009

Wacker Chemie AG profited from higher customer demand in Q2 2009.

Jul 28, 2009

WACKER and Jointec to Host Silicone Seminar for Suppliers of the Electrical, Electronics and Automotive Industries

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, is organizing a one-day customer seminar in collaboration with Jointec s.r.l., its Italian distribution partner for silicone elastomers.

Jul 22, 2009

EUROPEAN PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR ENERGY CONFERENCE: WACKER Showcases an Innovative Thermoplastic Encapsulant for Solar Modules

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, will be using the 24th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition to present a new thermoplastic encapsulant for the manufacture of photovoltaic modules.

Jul 20, 2009

WACKER DYMATIC Silicones moves to new offices and production site

WACKER DYMATIC Silicones, a joint venture between Wacker Chemie AG (Munich, Germany) and DYMATIC Chemicals Inc. (Shunde, China), has commissioned a new silicone emulsion plant.

Jul 13, 2009

BONDEXPO 2009: WACKER Presents UV-Active Silicone Rubbers for the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

Munich-based chemical Group WACKER will be exhibiting a selection of its specially formulated silicone products for the adhesives and sealants industry at BONDexpo 2009.

Jul 10, 2009

WACKER honors researcher for the development of new, high-performance optical silicones

Wacker Chemie AG bestowed its annual “Alexander Wacker Innovation Award” on Dr. Philipp Müller yesterday for his development of a new class of high-performance optical silicones.

Jul 08, 2009

WACKER optimizes its global production network

Wacker Chemie AG intends to introduce a new site strategy to increase flexibility and further optimize the integrated production network of its Siltronic semiconductor subsidiary.

Jul 07, 2009

Professor Ulrich Schubert receives 2009 WACKER Silicone Award

This year’s €10,000 WACKER Silicone Award was presented today to Professor Ulrich Schubert, who holds the Vienna University of Technology’s chair of inorganic chemistry.

Jul 03, 2009

WACKER Reorganizes Turkish Distribution of Silicone Elastomers

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical group, is restructuring its silicone elastomer distribution in Turkey.

Jun 25, 2009

WACKER Showcases New Silicone Product Line for Photovoltaic Applications

The Munich-based WACKER Group is expanding its existing silicone range by a new product line geared specifically to the needs of the solar industry.

May 27, 2009

WACKER SCHOTT Solar expands silicon-crystal production capacity in Jena

WACKER SCHOTT Solar GmbH, a joint venture between Wacker Chemie AG (Munich) and SCHOTT Solar AG (Alzenau), officially commissioned a new factory building in Jena today.

May 26, 2009

WACKER’s Expanded Cyclodextrin Facility at Eddyville Site Now on Stream

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, officially brought its expanded cyclodextrin facility in Eddyville (Iowa, USA) on stream.

May 18, 2009

WACKER at BIO 2009: Proprietary ESETEC® and DENSETEC® Fermentation Technologies Produce High Yields

Taking place from May 18 to 21 in Atlanta (GA, USA), BIO 2009 is an ideal venue for Wacker Biotech GmbH – a full-service contract manufacturer of biopharmaceutical actives – to showcase its proprietary ESETEC® and DENSETEC® technology platforms for the production of pharmaceutical proteins (biologics).

May 14, 2009

WACKER secures Financing for Polysilicon Expanasion via a new €400 Million Loan

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a long-term €400 million loan to finance Wacker Chemie AG’s new Nünchritz (Saxony) polysilicon production facility.

May 12, 2009

Expansion of WACKER’s Shanghai Technical Center Now Completed

The Munich-based chemical Group WACKER has recently finished expansion of its Shanghai Technical Center located at Shanghai Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park.

May 08, 2009

Annual Shareholders’ Meeting 2009: WACKER Sees Long-Term Opportunities for further Growth

Despite the current recession, Wacker Chemie AG still sees good long-term opportunities for further growth in its fields of activity.

Apr 30, 2009

Strong Polysilicon Business Mitigates Sales and Earnings Drop in Q1 2009

The global recession clearly impacted Wacker Chemie AG’s Q1 2009 figures.

Apr 24, 2009

WACKER's Pyrogenic Silica Successfully Completes REACH Registration

The Munich-based chemical Group WACKER has successfully concluded registration of its pyrogenic silicas in the "silicon dioxide" substance group according to the REACH regulation on the registration, evaluation, authorization and restriction processes for chemical substances.

Apr 21, 2009

IN-COSMETICS 2009: WACKER Showcases New Silicone Elastomer Gel and Cyclodextrin Complexes

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, is showcasing innovative products for a wide range of cosmetic applications at in-cosmetics 2009, taking place in Munich from April 21 to 23.

Mar 31, 2009

EUROPEAN COATINGS SHOW 2009: WACKER Presents Novel Polymeric Building Materials and Silicone Products for Sustainable Applications in Coatings, Construction and Adhesives

At the European Coatings Show (ECS) in Nuremberg from March 31 until April 2, 2009, the Munich-based WACKER Group will present itself with the slogan “Inspired by Excellence.”

Mar 18, 2009

WACKER achieves new record figures in 2008 and prepares for a difficult year in fiscal 2009

For fiscal 2008, Wacker Chemie AG posted new records for both sales and net income.

Mar 13, 2009

WACKER’s New Process-Development Unit Focusses on ESETEC® and Supplies First Customers with Double-Digit Gram Quantities of Biologics for Preclinical Development

As part of its ongoing investment in biotech, WACKER recently opened a new process-development building for the production of pharmaceutical proteins, or biologics, in Jena (Germany).

Feb 26, 2009

WACKER plans to set up new polysilicon production facility in the United States

Wacker Chemie AG has mid-term plans to construct a new hyperpure polycrystalline silicon facility in the US and has purchased land in the State of Tennessee for this purpose.

Jan 28, 2009

WACKER posts sales and earnings increase for fiscal 2008

Wacker Chemie AG’s preliminary 2008 figures show that sales and operating results (EBITDA) both surpassed prior-year levels.

Jan 26, 2009

EUROPEAN COATINGS SHOW 2009: WACKER Presents Novel Polymer Systems for Sustainable Coating, Construction and Adhesive Applications

At the European Coatings Show (ECS) in Nuremberg from March 31 to April 2, 2009, the Munich-based WACKER Group will be appearing under the slogan “Inspired by Excellence.”

Jan 21, 2009

New Names for Dispersions: WACKER POLYMERS Extends Its VINNAPAS® and VINNOL® Portfolio

WACKER POLYMERS is to change the name of its Airflex®, Flexbond®, Flexcryl® and Vinac® products.

Jan 20, 2009

PLAST '09: WACKER Presents Low-Friction Silicone Rubber for Medical Applications

PLAST’09 will see the European launch of WACKER’s new silicone product range for medical applications.