Press Releases 2010

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Aug 23, 2010

CIGRE 2010: WACKER Showcases UV-Activated Curing of Silicone Rubber for High-Voltage Applications

At CIGRE 2010 (Conseil International des Grand Reseaux Électriques), WACKER, the Munich-based chemical group, will be introducing a new silicone curing technology for applications in the transmission and distribution industry called POWERSIL® UV.

Jul 30, 2010

WACKER ends Q2 2010 with new sales record

Wacker Chemie AG ended Q2 2010 with a new sales record, primarily thanks to much higher sales volumes.

Jul 09, 2010

WACKER Honors Researchers for the Development of a new Process for Manufacturing Ultra-Flat Silicon Wafers

Wacker Chemie AG bestowed its annual Alexander Wacker Innovation Award on Dr. Georg Pietsch and Michael Kerstan yesterday for the development of a novel grinding process for semiconductor wafers.

Jul 06, 2010

WACKER Begins Supply of VAE Copolymer Dispersions from Nanjing plant

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical group, began supplying vinyl acetate ethylene (VAE) copolymer dispersions from its plant in Nanjing, China, on July 1.

Jul 01, 2010

WACKER Finalizes Acquisition of Silicon-Metal Production Site in Norway

Wacker Chemie AG has successfully concluded its acquisition of the silicon-metal production site in Holla from FESIL Group (Norway).

Jul 01, 2010

WACKER Appoints New Distributor for Polymer and Silicone Products in Chile

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, reorganizes its distribution network for silicone and polymer products in Chile to improve efficiency and to create crossregional synergies.

Jun 14, 2010

K 2010: WACKER Introduces New Silicone Fluid POWERSIL® Fluid TR20

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, will present a new insulating fluid for high-performance transformers at the 18th International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber (K 2010).

Jun 14, 2010

K 2010: WACKER Showcases UV-Activated Curing of Silicone Rubber for High-Voltage Applications

POWERSIL® UV is a new silicone curing technology for applications in the transmission and distribution industry which WACKER, the Munich-based chemical group, will be introducing at the 18th International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber (K 2010).

Jun 14, 2010

K2010: WACKER Unveils a New Fast-Curing Liquid Silicone Rubber with High Tear Strength

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical group, will be introducing a new line of liquid silicone rubbers at the 18th International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber (K 2010) in Düsseldorf, Germany. The new product, ELASTOSIL® LR 3040, features rapid crosslinking together with high tear resistance.

Jun 14, 2010

K 2010: WACKER Presents New Self-Adhesive HCR Silicone Rubbers for Hard-Soft Combinations

At the 18th International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber (K 2010) WACKER, the Munich-based chemical group, will be introducing new self-adhesive high consistency silicone rubber grades (HCR) for the cost-effective coextrusion or molding of hard-soft material combinations.

Jun 14, 2010

K2010: WACKER Presents Novel Solid Silicone Rubber Grades with Low Coefficient of Sliding Friction

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, will introduce at the 18th International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber (K 2010) novel solid silicone rubber grades that cure to elastomers of very low surface friction.

Jun 14, 2010

K2010: WACKER and INPRO Launch New Silicone Adhesive for Plastic Oil Pans

A new silicone rubber specifically designed to meet tough automotive-industry demands is part of the exhibition program which WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, will present at the 18th International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber (K 2010).

Jun 14, 2010

K 2010: WACKER Presents New Solid Silicone Rubber Grades for Applications with High Fire Safety Requirements

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, will present at the 18th International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber (K 2010) new solid silicone rubber grades that meet the highest fire safety standards.

Jun 14, 2010

K 2010: WACKER Showcases Highly Elastic Silicone Elastomers for Engine Mounts

At the 18th International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber (K 2010), WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, will demonstrate how a new generation of silicone elastomers can be used to master the growing challenges facing the automotive industry.

Jun 14, 2010

K 2010: WACKER Presents New Silicone Elastomers with Low Compression Set for the Automotive Industry

ELASTOSIL® LR 3092/65 and ELASTOSIL® R plus 4060 are two new silicone products for the automotive industry which WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, will present at the 18th International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber (K 2010).

Jun 14, 2010

K 2010: WACKER Unveils UV-Activated Silicone Adhesive for Wound Dressings

At the 18th International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber (K 2010), WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, will present the first UV-activated, biocom¬patible silicone adhesive for wound care.

Jun 07, 2010

WACKER acquires silicon-metal production site in Norway

Wacker Chemie AG is acquiring the Norwegian FESIL Group’s silicon-metal production site in Holla (near Trondheim).

Jun 01, 2010

WACKER POLYMERS to raise prices for dispersions in Europe

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

May 21, 2010

Annual Shareholders' Meeting 2010: After a strong Q1, WACKER poised for continued growth

Following a strong first quarter, Wacker Chemie AG anticipates substantial sales and earnings gains for full-year 2010.

Apr 29, 2010

WACKER Delivers Strong Sales and Earnings Growth in Q1 2010 Amid High Demand

Wacker Chemie AG has boosted its sales and earnings in the first quarter of 2010 amid strong customer demand.

Apr 21, 2010

Polysilicon Facilities start up at WACKER´s Burghausen Site

Additional polycrystalline-silicon production facilities officially came on stream at Wacker Chemie AG’s Burghausen site today.

Apr 06, 2010

Expansion of the WACKER ACADEMY: WACKER Opens International Training Centers in Brazil and Singapore

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical group, is expanding its international training & competence centers and opens branches of the WACKER ACADEMY in Sao Paulo (Brazil) as well as in Singapore.

Mar 31, 2010

WACKER Opens International Training Center for Construction Chemicals in Dubai

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical group, is opening a new international training center for construction chemicals at its technical center in Dubai today.

Mar 29, 2010

MIDDLE EAST COATINGS SHOW 2010: WACKER Presents Sustainable Polymeric Building Materials and Silicones for the Coatings, Construction and Adhesives Sectors

At the Middle East Coatings Show (MECS) in Dubai from March 29 to 31, 2010, the Munich-based WACKER Group will present sustainable product solutions from its coatings, construction and adhesives areas of expertise.

Mar 24, 2010

WACKER Resumes Growth Course after the Crisis Year of 2009

Wacker Chemie AG forecasts substantial sales and earnings gains for the current year.

Mar 08, 2010

WACKER Starts Up New Production Facility for Pharmaceutical Proteins

Wacker Chemie AG officially opened a new production facility for pharmaceutical proteins (biologics) in Jena today.

Mar 04, 2010

PAINT INDIA 2010: WACKER Presents Sustainable Silicone and Polymer Products for Innovative Paint and Coating Applications

At the PAINT INDIA 2010 in Mumbai from March 4 – 6, 2010, the Munich-based WACKER Group will present itself with the slogan “Inspired by Excellence.”

Mar 01, 2010

WACKER Intensifies Biotech Focus

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, intends to strengthen its future focus on biotechnology and is therefore repositioning its existing biotech and fine-chemical segment.

Feb 08, 2010

WACKER Presents Novel VAE Dispersion for Environmentally Friendly, Low Cost Packaging Adhesives

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical group, is expanding its existing range of vinyl acetate / ethylene-based (VAE) dispersions for adhesives with a novel product specifically developed for the requirements of the paper and packaging industry.

Feb 03, 2010

WACKER Boosts Supply for Surface Coating Resins

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, is boosting delivery capacity for VINNOL® surface coating resins.

Jan 29, 2010

INTERLAKOKRASKA 2010: WACKER Presents Silicone Products for Sustainable Coating Applications

At INTERLAKOKRASKA 2010, the Munich-based WACKER Group will present itself with the slogan “Inspired by Excellence.”

Jan 27, 2010

WACKER Posts Sales of €3.7 Billion for 2009

As expected, Wacker Chemie AG generated lower sales and earnings in 2009 compared to 2008, according to preliminary figures.

Jan 26, 2010

WACKER and INPRO Launch New Silicone Adhesive for Plastic Oil Pans

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical group, in collaboration with the society for innovation (INPRO), a joint venture of BASF, Daimler, Siemens, ThyssenKrupp, Volkswagen, and the Federal State of Berlin, has developed a new silicone rubber specifically designed to meet tough automotive-industry demands.

Jan 21, 2010

WACKER Expands Technical Center in Korea by Lab for VINNAPAS® Dispersible Powders

The Munich-based chemical Group WACKER has finished the expansion of its Suwon Technical Center in South Korea.

Jan 20, 2010

WACKER and MorphoSys expand Cooperation to use WACKER’s ESETEC® Technology for Production of Antigen Material

Wacker Chemie AG and MorphoSys AG (FSE: MOR; Prime Standard Segment, TecDAX) announced today an expansion of their existing cooperation in the use of WACKER’s bacterial secretion technology ESETEC®.

Jan 14, 2010

WACKER to consolidate production of pyrogenic silica

Wacker Chemie AG announced today that it is consolidating pyrogenic silica production in the context of previously announced structural improvement measures at its WACKER SILICONES division.

Jan 11, 2010

WACKER ACADEMY: International Training & Competence Centers Broaden Their Scope

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical group, is expanding the curriculum of its international training & competence centers and will offer more interdisciplinary courses this year.

Jan 01, 2010

WACKER appoints new distributor for dispersions VINNAPAS® and VINNOL® in Switzerland and Brazil

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, continues to consolidate its distribution networks for VINNAPAS® and VINNOL® brand polymer dispersions to improve efficiency and to create crossregional synergies.