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Dec 21, 2010

WACKER POLYMERS to Raise Prices For Dispersions in Europe

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

Dec 16, 2010

WACKER Takes First Step Toward REACH Compliance

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, has completed the first phase of substances registration in compliance with the current European chemicals regulation.

Dec 13, 2010

WACKER RELIEF FUND: New Projects in Haiti and Pakistan

True to the principle of “helping people to help themselves”, WACKER’s relief fund is supporting new projects in Haiti and Pakistan that are improving the life chances of the victims of natural disasters.

Dec 09, 2010

WACKER Builds New Polysilicon Production Facility in the USA

Wacker Chemie AG will build a new and fully integrated polysilicon production site near the city of Cleveland, Tennessee (USA).

Nov 18, 2010

WACKER and Dow Corning open China’s largest integrated silicone manufacturing site

After four years of construction, Wacker Chemie AG and Dow Corning Corporation today officially inaugurated their joint integrated silicone manufacturing site in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu province, China.

Nov 09, 2010

BAU 2011: WACKER Presents Innovative Natural Fiber Composites for the Interiors

Wacker Chemie AG has teamed up with partner firms and developed novel composites made from natural products such as slate and cork, which can be used to make innovative indoor coverings and panels.

Nov 08, 2010

WACKER Develops Biodegradable Plastics

The Wacker Chemie AG has, in collaboration with customers, developed biodegradable plastic products made from powder binders and either starch or flour.

Nov 04, 2010

WACKER Raises its Forecast for 2010 After Strong Third Quarter

Wacker Chemie AG has revised upward its sales and earnings forecast for full-year 2010 after a strong third quarter.

Oct 27, 2010

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

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

Oct 27, 2010

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

At the 18th International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber (K 2010), 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.

Oct 27, 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, biocompatible silicone adhesive for wound care.

Oct 27, 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.

Oct 27, 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.

Oct 27, 2010

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

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

Oct 27, 2010

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

At the 18th International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber (K 2010), WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, will present a new silicone rubber specifically designed to meet tough automotive-industry demands.

Oct 27, 2010

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

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

Oct 27, 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.

Oct 27, 2010

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

At the 18th International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber (K 2010), WACKER, the Munich-based chemicals company, will present two new silicone products for the automotive industry.

Oct 27, 2010

K 2010: WACKER Presents New Color Mixing System and Service Package

WACKER will present a new line of services for the silicone-processing industry at the 18th International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber K 2010 in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Oct 27, 2010

K 2010: WACKER Showcases All-Round Additive for Thermoplastics

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical group, will be attending K 2010, the 18th International Trade Fair for Plastics + Rubber, with a high-performance additive for compounding thermoplastics.

Oct 27, 2010

K 2010: WACKER presents a dispersible and high-efficiency impact modifier for epoxy resins

Munich-based chemicals Group WACKER will be attending K 2010, the 18th International Trade Fair for Plastics + Rubber, with a powder additive that significantly improves the impact strength of epoxy resins without compromising their mechanical strength or heat resistance.

Oct 27, 2010

K 2010: WACKER Showcases New Silicone Gel with Optimized Processing Properties for the Electronics Industry

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical group, will be introducing an innovative silicone gel with flexible processing alternatives at the 18th International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber (K 2010) in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Oct 27, 2010

K 2010 – "Dedicated to Performance": WACKER Presents Novel Silicones and Curing Technologies for the Rubber & Plastics, Health Care, Power Generation and Insulation Industry

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, will again be showcasing a large number of product innovations and technologies in the silicone chemistry sector at the 18th International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber K 2010.

Oct 20, 2010

WACKER Starts up New Chinese Production Plant for Silicone Polymers and Fluids

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical group, officially inaugurated its new silicone-polymer plant at Zhangjiagang (China) today.

Oct 19, 2010

WACKER Develops Novel VAE Copolymer Dispersion with Excellent Nozzle Performance for Paper and Packaging Adhesives

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical group, has developed a new polymer dispersion specifically catering to the needs of the paper and packaging industry.

Oct 15, 2010

K 2010 – “Dedicated to Performance”: WACKER Presents Novel Silicones and Curing Technologies for the Rubber & Plastics, Health Care, Power Generation and Insulation Industry

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, will again be showcasing a large number of product innovations and technologies in the silicone chemistry sector at the 18th International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber K 2010.

Oct 14, 2010

WACKER Buys Silicone Production Plant in South Korea

Wacker Chemicals Korea Inc. (a Wacker Chemie AG subsidiary) is acquiring the Lucky Silicone brand from Henkel Technologies (Korea) Ltd..

Oct 12, 2010

FEIPLAR COMPOSITES & FEIPUR 2010: WACKER Presents Silicone Elastomers for the Production of Large Molded Composite Parts

At the 6. International Exhibition and Congress on Composites, Polyurethane and Engineering Plastics FEIPLAR COMPOSITES & FEIPUR 2010, WACKER will present innovative silicone rubber compounds that simplify the production of vacuum bags for small- as well as large-scale composite parts.

Oct 01, 2010

ASC Fall Convention 2010: WACKER Presents Novel VAE Copolymer Dispersion for Environmentally Friendly Cost Effective Packaging Adhesives

At the Adhesives and Sealants Council (ASC) Fall Convention & Expo 2010, WACKER, the Munich-based chemical group, will present a novel vinyl acetate/ethylene-based (VAE) copolymer dispersion for adhesives specifically developed for the requirements of the paper and packaging industry in the NAFTA region.

Sep 30, 2010

WACKER POLYMERS to raise prices for VINNAPAS® polymer powders globally

WACKER POLYMERS is to raise its prices globally for VINNAPAS® dispersible polymer powders based on vinyl acetate/ethylene and ethylene/vinyl chloride copolymers.

Sep 24, 2010

WACKER SILICONES Raises Prices for Pyrogenic Silica Products

WACKER, the Munich based chemical company, will raise prices worldwide for its HDK® brand of pyrogenic silica products.

Sep 23, 2010

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

Between September 23 and 26, the Munich-based WACKER Group will exhibit at the paintistanbul trade show in Istanbul under the slogan “Inspired by Excellence”.

Sep 21, 2010

WACKER POLYMERS to Raise Prices For Dispersions in Europe

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

Sep 15, 2010

WACKER Appoints New Distributor in Turkey for its Silicone Products for the Textile Industry

As part of a constant sales channel improvement, WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, is restructuring its distribution network in Turkey.

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.